Flight of the Stewarts: New Zealand 2024
Redfern to Christchurch With an early flight to New Zealand booked, we overnighted in Redfern at the quirky Hotel Hacienda. What a classic joint. Our 2-bed suite on the ground […]
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Houseboat on the Murray River, South Australia
Missing the chickens back home, I was up for a glimpse of a bin chicken. But that was just the start.
Short stops with big impact
Travel is joyous when it delivers unexpected delights.
The Great Ocean Road
On The Great Ocean Road, London Bridge really did fall down, and we met a guy who had a well-timed escape.
Melbourne, city of the MICF and UFOs
It must be said from the top that we did not expect to encounter a UFO on our trip to Melbourne.
Bermagui to Lakes Entrance: welcome to Victoria
Drive time: 4 hours 12 mins Distance from Newy: 917km Sighted: Australian pelican, silver gull, black swan, Pacific gull or kelp gull (very large, white head and black body while […]
Sussex Inlet to Bermagui via the Tilbas
You won’t want to miss a swim at the Bermagui Blue Pool if you are in this part of the world. Because – seals.
Newy to Sussex Inlet
Drive time: 4 hours 35 mins Distance: 385km from Newy Sightings: Australian pelican, black swan, chestnut teal, great egret, Pacific reef-heron (?), plover A 2-hour paddle around the Sussex inlet […]
NZ: Land of the long white buffet
Soooo, we didn’t go hungry or thirsty in New Zealand. Here are some of the memorable feasts, eateries and drinks breaks. Special mention goes to Kerryn’s mobile drink station, a […]
NZ: Do you want to give Donald Trump a slap?
Location: Papatowai, The Catlins, New Zealand Do you want to: laugh out loud with joy and surprise like a kid? press buttons, turn winders and make magical things happen? slap […]
