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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Watching the New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Sydney, Australia

One thing we absolutely knew we wanted to do when we were planning to head down under for a year was to be in Sydney for the annual New Year's Eve fireworks. Known as some of the biggest and best…

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Reflecting on my 2025 Travels

2025 was my busiest travel year yet, visiting the most countries I ever have in a single year! It was the first full calendar year of my relationship, starting the year together in snowy Stockholm and ending it down under…

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How to Spend a Day in Jervis Bay, Australia

Jervis Bay Territory is an internal territory of Australia, separate from the state of New South Wales, located on the country's southeast coast. It is the smallest territory in the country at less than 68km². It is one of three…

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A Guide to Canberra, Australia

Canberra is the capital of Australia, located between the big city hubs of Sydney to the northeast and Melbourne to the southwest. Canberra was actually chosen to be Australia's capital in 1908 as they couldn't decide between Sydney and Melbourne!…

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Visiting Yarrangobilly Caves in Kosciuszko National Park, Australia

The Yarrangobilly Caves are six limestone caves deep in Kosciuszko National Park along the Snowy Mountains Highway, one of the most beautiful drives we have done in all of Australia. Kosciuszko National Park is the largest national park in New…

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A Complete Guide to Rarotonga, Cook Islands

The Cook Islands are a self-governing overseas territory of New Zealand located in the south Pacific Ocean. Made up of 15 islands stretching across 236 square kilometres, the Cook Islands are home to 18,000 people. More than 70% of them live…

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A Complete Guide to Aitutaki, Cook Islands

The Cook Islands are a self-governing overseas territory of New Zealand located in the south Pacific Ocean. Made up of 15 islands stretching across 236 square kilometres, the Cook Islands are home to 18,000 people. On my mission to visit…

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Day Tour of Aitutaki Lagoon in the Cook Islands

Aitutaki is home to one of the world's most famous lagoons. Situated among 15 islets, people travel from the world over to visit this gorgeous spot. → Check out the reel I made about Aitutaki Lagoon! The Cook Islands are…

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Visiting the Gloucester Tree in Pemberton, Australia

Growing up in Vancouver, Canada, there is a Pemberton just up the road and a place I've visited often to hike and roadtrip through. So when I found out there is a Pemberton in Australia, I simply had to visit…

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