When it comes to incredible places to snorkel, Queensland certainly isn’t short of options. With the Great Barrier Reef practically on our doorstep, moving to Queensland might just be one of the best decisions we’ve ever made! As wildlife lovers and keen snorkellers, we’re always looking for our next underwater adventure. So when I discovered that...
Celebrating a 50th birthday is a big deal, I reckon, and when Simon turned 50, I knew I had to organise something special. Unlike me, who already knows exactly where I want to spend my 50th (hello, Antarctica, better start saving!), Simon had absolutely no idea. I asked him several times, but he genuinely had no preference. I don’t understand that, but there...
Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, and while the city itself isn’t particularly big, what it lacks in attractions it more than makes up for with the incredible places waiting to be explored nearby. From lush rainforests and spectacular waterfalls to secluded beaches, tropical islands, natural swimming holes and the Great Barrier Reef...
Brisbane is an amazing city with plenty to see and do, but one of the things we love most about Queensland’s capital is just how easy it is to escape the city for the day. When we lived in Brisbane for seven months, we barely had a weekend to relax. There was always somewhere new to explore, and we spent most weekends heading out of the city on another day trip...
Kenilworth is a small country town in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, best known for one very delicious thing, its doughnuts! And yes, the doughnuts are absolutely worth the detour. I’m not even a huge doughnut or sweet lover, but the ones from Kenilworth Country Bakery are soooo good. But there is much more to Kenilworth than doughnuts. We love taking a day trip to...
Montville is one of our favourite places to escape to in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Just a short drive from the coast, this small mountain village has beautiful views, rainforest walks, quirky shops, cafés, galleries and plenty of places to slow down and enjoy the scenery. We’ve visited Montville many times over the years, whether for a wander through the...
I don’t know why, but as much as I love Sydney, years always seem to pass between my visits to this beautiful city. Sydney was actually the reason I wanted to move to Australia in the first place. In my early twenties, I had pictures of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge all over my bedroom walls, dreaming of the day I would finally see them for myself. As soon...
Last Update: October 2026 While planning our North Island road trip from Tongariro National Park back to Auckland, we were looking for somewhere to break up the journey. That’s when we came across Raglan, a laid-back little surf town on the west coast. That’s how we stumbled upon Raglan, a tiny, laid-back town on the west coast of the North Island. I...
Last Edited : September 2026 Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua is a captivating small-town bursting with incredible experiences. From bubbling geothermal parks and steaming hot springs to rich Māori cultural encounters, towering ancient redwoods, and heart-pounding adrenaline adventures, there’s truly something for everyone here...
Last Update: September 2026 If you’re planning a North Island road trip, the Coromandel Peninsula is an absolute must. Think wild beaches, emerald-green hills, waterfalls and jaw-dropping coastal lookouts. The kind of place that has you pulling over every five minutes just to say “WOW”. Beautiful views everywhere! Located in the Waikato Region, the Coromandel...