Fig Tree Walk in Imbil State Forest, Australia

The Fig Tree Walk is a fascinating, easy wander in Imbil State Forest where you can walk alongside 150-year-old Moreton fig trees. It's situated inland from the Sunshine Coast along the Little Yabba Creek. We're currently living full-time in our…

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A Complete Guide to Byron Bay, Australia

Byron Bay is a wonderful beach town on Australia's east coast, just south of Brisbane. Palm-tree lined streets, delicious food joints, a laid back vibe and barefoot people coming back from a day of surfing... The perfect spot to unwind…

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The Best Place to See Kangaroos in New South Wales, Australia

Kangaroos are such an icon of Australia, the loveable, soft animal bounding around on its hind legs, often with a joey tucked away in its pouch. Spotting these wonderful creatures is a must-do while visiting Australia and I'm pretty sure…

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The Best Free Campgrounds in New South Wales, Australia

The most popular way of exploring Australia is by camping - whether with a motorhome, campervan, caravan or a roof tent on top of a car. This gives you the ultimate freedom of going as fast or as slow as…

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Driving the Waterfall Way in Bellingen, Australia

The Waterfall Way is a beautiful scenic drive in New South Wales, about half way between Sydney and Brisbane. Officially, it stretches 185km between Coffs Harbour on the coast and Armidale inland, passing through five national parks as you go.…

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A Guide to Dorrigo National Park, Australia

Dorrigo National Park is one of the five national parks located on the Waterfall Way, a beautiful scenic drive in New South Wales, about half way between Sydney and Brisbane. Officially, it stretches 185km between Coffs Harbour on the coast and…

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A Guide to the Macleay Valley Coast, Australia

The Macleay Valley Coast is a region of New South Wales north of Port Macquarie, stretching over 3,300km2 between Crescent Head in the south and Grassy Head in the north. We're currently living full-time in our campervan, a 2018 Mercedes…

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Visiting the Flagstaff Lookout in Port Macquarie, Australia

Port Macquarie is a beautiful town at the mouth of the Hastings River, situated about halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, cities from which the town is a popular holiday destination. We're currently living full-time in our campervan, a 2018 Mercedes…

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How to Spend a Weekend on the Barrington Coast, Australia

The Barrington Coast is a region of New South Wales north of Newcastle. Stretching about 10,053 km2 it covers the coastal area roughly between Tea Gardens in the south, just north of Port Stephens, and Harrington in the north. We're currently living…

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Tomaree Head Summit Hike in Port Stephens, Australia

The Tomaree Head Summit is in Shoal Bay, the coastal tip of Port Stephens. Situated on a headland, it has a unique view from the top with 360º views overlooking the many bays and beaches of the area in every…

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How to Spend a Day in Newcastle, Australia

Newcastle is a large city on the coast of New South Wales, about two hours north of Sydney. It's a popular getaway for Sydney residents and boasts tons of iconic Australian spots to visit. We're currently living full-time in our…

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How to Spend a Weekend on the Central Coast, Australia

The Central Coast is a region of New South Wales just north of Sydney. Stretching about 1,681 km2 it covers the coastal area roughly between Swansea in the north and Woy Woy and Killcare to the south. It is the…

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Gerrin Point Lookout Hike in Bouddi National Park, Australia

The Gerrin Point Lookout is on the Bouddi Coastal Walk, a gorgeous hiking trail in Bouddi National Park in the south of the Central Coast. Bouddi National Park stretches 3,790 acres, part of which reaches into the Tasman Sea with…

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Mount Ettalong Lookout Hike in Pearl Beach, Australia

The Mount Ettalong Lookout is in Pearl Beach in the south of the Central Coast. Starting at a water tower, you'll head towards a number of stunning coastal viewpoints overlooking Umina Beach, Brisbane Water, Bouddi National Park and Pearl Beach.…

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