Here you will find all of my posts related to travel in Australia
Trying to work out how to get to the Melbourne beach boxes? I have been to Melbourne many times over the years, but I had never been down to Brighton Beach to see the iconic Melbourne bathing boxes. There are 82 of these colourful little huts all lined up on the beach, overlooking Port Phillip … Read more
While I was looking for what to do in Tasmania, the idea of some short day trips from Hobart, Australia arose. When I did some research, the historic Richmond village caught my eye. While Richmond is just one of the many historic towns Tasmania has to offer, this one is home to the oldest bridge … Read more
Mention Port Adelaide to an Australian and they will probably tell you about either their love or hatred of the Australian Rules football team. They might also know it’s near the water and has a maritime history. There is a lot more to the area than that though, and finally the secret is getting out. … Read more
One of the most popular suburbs to stay in when visiting Australia’s city of Gold Coast is Broadbeach. It’s a little bit out of the main Surfer’s Paradise strip but with good transport connections, and the location of the casino, convention centre and the Pacific Fair shopping centre. It is, of course, also right on … Read more
This may be one of the strangest blog posts I have ever written, because, let me say it right up front, I don’t drink beer! Sure, I come from a long line of beer drinkers, and my dad, brother, husband and even my daughter do their fair share towards keeping the beer industry alive, but … Read more
Here in Australia we are, well, a little bit different. Somehow, over the last 230 years since the First Fleet landed on Australian soil, we have developed some unusual tastes. If you are visiting, why not include these foods to try in Australia to your itinerary. If our unique foods had developed from taking some … Read more
One of my must-sees when I knew we were going to Hobart in Tasmania was Port Arthur. It’s one of Australia’s most important historical sites, and a major part of the Australian Convict Sites, registered as a UNESCO world heritage site. Here I will tell you about our visit and give you all the hints … Read more
Yes, I admit it, I’m artistically challenged! I perfectly fit the Urban Dictionary definition of “lacking all artistic ability and general creativity”. I mean, I was an accountant before I stopped work to travel. I’m great with numbers, I can read a map no matter what way you turn it, and I can organise anything, … Read more
Recently we visited the Red Centre of Australia for a few days. As an add-on to our tour from Alice Springs, we chose to spend a night at Field of Light, Uluru. Here’s a quick Field of Light review, including what it is, and a few photos. What is the Field of Light? The Field … Read more
I always had in my mind that one day I would visit Uluru, Australia. It would probably be on a road trip, quite possibly once I was retired. Or maybe I would fly to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory and hire a car to drive myself to explore Uluru and the surrounding attractions. This … Read more