Wallabies and kangaroos on the beach at sunrise… even after 20 years in Australia and more kangaroo sightings than I could possibly count, this was still something I had always wanted to see. It took me years to finally make it to Cape Hillsborough. But was it actually worth the trip? We had a long weekend and, as usual for us, long weekend = exploring somewhere new...
Last Updated: September 2026 The Warrie Circuit is another hike that has been on our hiking wish list for years. Every time we’ve visited Springbrook National Park in the past, the trail was closed, either from heavy rain, storm damage, or ex-cyclone recovery. But persistence pays off, and after almost five years of waiting, we finally got to experience it for...
Last Update: September 2026 Carnarvon Gorge has been on our “one-day” list for way too long. You know those places that always sound amazing, but are just far enough away to make you say, “Maybe next year”? Well, this was that place but no longer. At about 9 hours’ drive from the Sunshine Coast/Brisbane, it’s not your average weekend getaway, but that’s also part of...
Ever since exploring the stunning Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park, I’ve been itching to visit the park’s lush Green Mountains section. While both areas are part of the same national park, visiting them in one weekend is quite a trek—so despite our best intentions, it took us a while to finally make it to O’Reilly’s. Life has a way of getting in the...
Esk is a quaint little country town in the Somerset region, which is nestled between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Because it’s so close to both the Wivenhoe and Somerset dams, Esk is the perfect getaway for water sports enthusiasts. But even if water sports aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other amazing things to do in the area. Table of Contents 10 Best...
Last updated September 2026 On our most recent trip to Cairns, we finally made it to Fitzroy Island. It’s one of those places that had been sitting on our list for ages. We’d been to Cairns a couple of times before, yet somehow kept finding other things to do instead. Queensland is ridiculously big, and no matter how many times we travel around our own state, there...
Last Updated: September 2026 With 17 beautiful beaches, crystal-clear water, snorkelling straight from shore and kilometres of walking trails, Great Keppel Island is one of Queensland’s most underrated island escapes. Just a short ferry ride from Yeppoon, this Southern Great Barrier Reef island is surprisingly easy to reach and still feels wonderfully undeveloped...
The small rural town of Monto is not on everyone’s radar and being a two-and-a-half-hour drive inland from Bundaberg, it’s not an easy place to visit for most people either. However, it has become more popular in the recent years due to its Silo Art Trail. When I saw a picture of the Three Moon Silo in a local tourist guide, I knew we had to head to Monto one day...
Last Updated: September 2026 Yeppoon is a relaxed coastal town on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, surrounded by beautiful beaches, scenic coastal walks and the islands of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Just a 40-minute drive from Rockhampton, it’s a fantastic base for exploring this quieter and often overlooked part of Queensland. We visited during the peak Christmas...
The country town of Kingaroy is the largest town of the South Burnett wine region and that’s where we spent our Easter break this year. It’s three hours from Brisbane and two and a half hours from our home on the Sunshine Coast. If there is one thing we miss about Melbourne, it’s the city’s proximity to so many wineries. Compared to Victoria, there aren’t many wine...