Visiting the Mary Poppins Museum in Maryborough, Australia

Maryborough is one of the oldest cities in Queensland, home to just over 15,000 people and most famously the birthplace and childhood home of P. L. Travers, the beloved author of the Mary Poppins series. We're currently living full-time in our…

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How to Spend a Day in Noosa Heads, Australia

Noosa Heads is a gorgeous beach town just north of Brisbane, located in the wider area known as Noosa. It's a popular holiday destination right on the coast, with vibes similar to Byron Bay but somehow a little more laid…

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Visiting Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Australia

Australia Zoo is one of the country's best-loved attractions, the world-famous zoo owned and operated by the Irwin family. It's located in Beerwah, between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. I first visited Australia in 2019 on a solo backpacking trip.…

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Mount Ngungun Hike in the Glass House Mountains, Australia

Mount Ngungun the only one of the Glass House Mountains which you can climb. The Glass House Mountains are made up of 12 volcanic peaks which formed approximately 20 million years ago, just south of the Sunshine Coast. The Glass…

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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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