Last Update: September 2026 Mooloolaba is one of the most popular beachside towns on the Sunshine Coast and, being only ten minutes down the road from us, it’s somewhere we visit regularly. With a beautiful patrolled beach, a lively esplanade, waterfront restaurants, coastal walks and plenty of activities on the water, it’s easy to see why it’s such a popular holiday...
Last Updated: September 2026 After postponing our trip to Rainbow Beach in June due to a lockdown, we were glad when we finally made it there in late August with no lockdown being announced before our departure. With a name like Rainbow Beach, we expected something beautiful, and it did not disappoint! Years ago, Rainbow Beach was simply known as Back Beach. Not many...
Last Updated: October 2026 You may have read our previous post on North Stradbroke Island. Well, we recently had a chance to visit its little sister, South Stradbroke Island. Like North Stradbroke, South Stradbroke Island is a sand island, located to the south of North Stradbroke in the Moreton Bay. South Stradbroke Island or “South Straddie” is (like many of the...
Last Update: October 2026 North Stradbroke Island is the second-largest sand island in the world. It’s also yet another easily accessible island in the Moreton Bay region and a very easy day trip or weekend away for us Brisbanites. North Stradbroke Island, also nicknamed Straddie, and known as Minjerribah by the local Quandamooka people, is a little slice of heaven...
Last Updated: October 2026 When you think of Queensland, you probably picture tropical beaches, lush rainforests and year-round sunshine. But head inland to Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt, and you’ll discover a completely different side of the Sunshine State. Located around 2.5 hours southwest of Brisbane, this beautiful region is known for its award-winning...
Last Updated: September 2026 Just inland from the Gold Coast, Springbrook National Park is one of our favourite places to escape into nature in southeast Queensland. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, the park is filled with ancient rainforest, spectacular waterfalls, incredible viewpoints and some fantastic hiking trails...
Last Update: October 2026 We recently hiked the Coomera Circuit in the Lamington National Park and boy was it worth it! It had been a long time since we did a long and strenuous hike. I seem to recall our last long hike was the multi-day Salkantay Trek in Peru, way back in September 2019! I can’t believe it’s been that long, but I suppose breaking a leg and being...
Last Update: October 2026 Bribie Island is one of the many islands in the Moreton Bay region and it’s one of the easiest ones to explore. Located approximately one hour’s drive from Brisbane, it’s another perfect day trip or weekend destination for us Brisbanites. Yes, I know, there are so many of those; no wonder we barely spend a weekend at home these days! Bribie...
Last updated: September 2026 One of the things we loved most about living in Brisbane was the incredible variety of day trips right on our doorstep. With hinterland hikes, island escapes, beaches and national parks all within easy reach, there was always somewhere new to explore. One of those easy escapes is tiny Coochiemudlo Island, or “Coochie” as the locals call...
Lat Update: October 2026 The first time I visited Tamborine Mountain, I was just 20 years old and traveling around Australia on a Contiki tour. I will always remember my trip to Tamborine Mountain. The road to it from Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast was so windy. We’d had a big night out the previous day, with barely any sleep and way too much booze. My stomach...