A September school holidays travel tale for AFL footy fans

Sorry NSW. I love you, but I’m not sure whether I can again stay with you in the September school holidays. “Why?” you ask. Yes, I agree your weather was warm and your beaches sublime, but your total lack of interest in AFL meant we missed out on being part of something special. See, we … Continue reading “A September school holidays travel tale for AFL footy fans”

Discovering Mission Beach on the Great Barrier Reef

Mission Beach delivered all we could have wanted – and much more – on our family holiday to this under-appreciated Great Barrier Reef destination.  I am torn between keeping the secret and encouraging more of you to visit. But this Queensland region has suffered the wrath of a two cyclones over 10 years and needs … Continue reading “Discovering Mission Beach on the Great Barrier Reef”

Australia Day special – our favourite Australian destinations

Our family has been lucky enough to experience some wonderful Aussie holidays. So on Australia Day, I wanted to share a picture post of some of our favourite holiday destinations around Australia. This list is by no means inconclusive and there are many area we are yet to travel, including the NSW North Coast and … Continue reading “Australia Day special – our favourite Australian destinations”

Things to do in Perth on your Family Holiday

It may be a longer flight than most Australian destinations, but don’t let that deter you from considering Perth and Western Australia for a family holiday. I survived my flight with a 5 and 2-year-old on a flight with no entertainment – despite the woman seated in-front of me who was not very understanding and … Continue reading “Things to do in Perth on your Family Holiday”

Visiting Barwon Park Mansion

On a rather damp and dark day on Victoria’s Surf Coast, we decided to head inland from Torquay to visit Barwon Park. This 42 room bluestone mansion was built in 1872 and bequeathed to the National Trust in the 1970s. I have wanted to visit since I was a girl – always curious as we … Continue reading “Visiting Barwon Park Mansion”