Queenstown, home of the brave: NZ 2024
Queenstown is renowned as the action capital of New Zealand, and we had an action plan! But, when the weather sets in here, the best plan is to sit back […]
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Little fishies and big lines: NZ 2024
Hokitika and Ruatapu, West Coast Day 3 finds us in the whitebait capital of the South Island, Hokitika. It’s whitebait season, the little fish are running, and the locals are […]
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 […]
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.
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.
NZ: Do you want to give Donald Trump a slap?
Location: Papatowai, The Catlins, New Zealand Do you want to: If you answered yes to any/all of the above, get yourself to The Lost Gypsy Gallery, a repurposed big green […]
NZ: Hooker Valley Track
Location: Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, Christchurch-Canterbury, South Island Walk distance: 10km Duration: 3 hours If you want to experience an iconic New Zealand walk but don’t have the time or […]
Sublime Karijini
Seven hours inland from the Ningaloo Coast, in the red heart of the Pilbara, is Karijini National Park. It’s hard to get to, challenging to camp in, and full of […]
‘It’s a little bit sharky’
Cape Range National Park takes in the Ningaloo Marine Park, 13 hours north of Perth. It’s remote and awesome. To camp here, you must BYO everything, including all your water. […]
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