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...
Australia is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife on the planet. After more than two decades exploring this country, spotting animals in their natural habitat is still one of my greatest travel pleasures. It doesn’t matter how many koalas or kangaroos I’ve seen, I still get ridiculously excited and reach for my camera! From swimming with...
Our wildlife is a massive drawcard for visitors to Australia and, to be perfectly honest, I am a huge fan of all the beautiful creatures we are lucky to have here. Koalas are one of Australia’s most iconic animals, and pretty much every tourist visiting our beautiful country wants to see at least one. Of course, there are countless places where you can see...
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 Update: October 2026 Komodo National Park was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Indonesia. Famous for its enormous Komodo dragons, this spectacular national park is also home to pristine beaches, dramatic volcanic islands, colourful coral reefs and some of the most incredible marine life we’ve ever encountered. We spent three days and two...
After four wonderful days on Gili Air, we transferred to Gili Meno for a two-night stay. We had absolutely loved Gili Air and had heard Gili Meno was just as incredible for turtle spotting and snorkeling but only even quieter, which suited us perfectly. Nicknamed the “honeymoon island”, Gili Meno is especially popular with couples looking for a slower, more peaceful...
On our recent trip to Indonesia, we wanted to explore somewhere we hadn’t been before. We’d visited Bali a couple of times years ago, but lately all we seemed to hear was how busy it had become and how much it had changed. Lombok appealed to us far more. It had always been on the list, and with quick and affordable direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bali...
Last Updated: October 2026 Nestled in the sparkling Hauraki Gulf, just a scenic 75-minute ferry ride from Auckland‘s Viaduct Harbour, Rotoroa Island is a little gem that’s equal parts history, adventure, and natural wonder. Once off-limits to the public for over a century as New Zealand’s first and longest-running Salvation Army alcohol and drug...
Last Updated: October 2026 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...
Last Update: September 2026 After having to cut our Everest Base Camp trek short due to a nasty bout of altitude sickness (thanks, thin air), we found ourselves with an unexpected extra week in Nepal. Changing our international flights wasn’t an option, so the question was—what now? Thankfully, our amazing trekking agency, Nepal Hiking Team, came to the rescue yet...