Countdown is on...5 more sleeps
October 26, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Not the yellow brick road
October 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Making our way from terminal 2 to 1
San francisco
October 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Rydges sydney
November 2, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Arrival with Air New Zealand
Can’t say enough of the service with air NZ
Fun safety video keeps you watching!
After early check in we met Vickey from the Rocks Walking Tour to show us how SydneyRead more
Opera House
November 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Private tour in the Sydney opera house
Bondi beach
November 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Morning tour into Bondi a display of art work called sculptures by the sea was in display while we did a 2 klm coastal walk
Our friends from Let’s Go surfing hosted us along the walk with theRead more
The Rocks
November 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Had an interesting tour of The Rocks yesterday! 11 original buildings still remain from the 1800’s. Amazing to see and hear what it was like back then compared to what it is now!
Said goodbye to Sydney this morning!
November 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Goodbye Sydney, hello Gold Coast!
Blue Mountain
November 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Started our 7 am journey out of the city to the Blue Mountains. Misty day visibility was a challenge. A tour at Scenic World allowed for a cable ride down to the forest bed and a chance to walk aboutRead more
Tambourine mountain
November 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Nocturnal tour with Southern Cross Tours
First a tasty coffee and sweet break at the Manor a homestead that was moved 3 times and was finally rebuilt in 1910. Evening stroll through the forestRead more
Byron Bay and surrounding areas
November 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
With overcast weather we made the best of our visit in Byron Bay. A stroll down the path to the beach from the lighthouse. Had lunch at an organic restaurant the Folks and met up with my lovelyRead more
Cairns
November 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Temperature has gone from 18 to 30!!!
Arrived ion Melbourne Cup Day. Race had just finished when arriving at the hotel!
Cairns Aquarium
November 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A lovely walk down the street from the Pullman Hotel
Twilight dinner at the Aquarium
November 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Tour through the Cairns Aquarium ending with a lovely dinner
Great Barrier Reef
November 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
An incredible day with Reef Magic at Moore Reef!
Kuranda scenic Rail
November 9, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Start our day after checking out of the Pullman Hotel in Cairns. A ride up to Kiranda by rail
SkyRail
November 9, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
What goes up must come down.
After a visit in Kuranda village it was time to make our way down. What better way then a gondola ride down ?
Walkabout Cultural Adventures
November 10, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
An aboriginal tour with Juan departing from Port Douglas. A drive to Mossman for some history of the sugar cane industry to a walk in the mudflats/mangroves and test out our spearing abilities. JuanRead more
4Mile Beach Port Douglas
November 11, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A morning walk from Peppers Beach Club to 4 Mile Beach. An afternoon walkabout at Thala Beach lodge with fresh coconut. What better way to spend your morning.
Off and running…
November 12, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Time to say goodbye to Port Douglas with a quick group photo at the Rex Lookout
Turnover in Brisbane before arriving in Adelaide
Bye bye Brisbane
November 12, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A quick turnover in Brisbane and lovely welcome to Adelaide. An evening walk through Rundal street Mall
Day to the barossa
November 13, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Russel picked us up from Taste of the Barossa. A stop at the Whispering wall
First stop Yalumba estate family owned business. Followed by lunch at Maggie Beers for their farm to table experienxe
Day out to Mclaren Vale
November 15, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Started our day driving through the Fleuria Peninsula with Ben of Off Piste. What a surprise to roll in only to have a food spread with delicious local cheese, fruit, wine for a morning break! And theRead more
The Cube
November 15, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
You can only believe it if you come to see it yourself!
A lunch in Whites Valley with local chef
November 15, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
To end our afternoon we enjoyed a delightful lunch at Lorraine’s (Ben’s mom) in their heritage home.