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”

Choosing age-appropriate holiday accommodation

So, you’ve booked your flight and now have to sort through a multitude of websites and properties to try and work out which holiday accommodation is best for your family. It can be overwhelming. I am a bit obsessive when it comes to trying to find the right family friendly holiday accommodation. But I always start … Continue reading “Choosing age-appropriate holiday accommodation”

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”

Limestone Coast – a perfect family holiday destination

Where can you climb an extinct volcano, go underground and see the bones of extinct animals, swim at beautiful beaches, visit the home of a saint, float in a salty lake and sit back and enjoy fine wine and food? The Limestone Coast of course. We discovered this area a few years ago and I … Continue reading “Limestone Coast – a perfect family holiday destination”

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”