Road trip begins!
December 7, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Our family's first road trip will take us straight across to Sydney (with a few stops along the way of course) and then we will return via the coastal roads, through the Great Ocean Road and back toRead more
Stretching our legs in Renmark
December 7, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The Renmark water feature/park is an amazing stop for families to let the kids stretch their legs and freshen up in the hot weather, just remember to bring a change of clothes 😁
Kicking off day 2 with breakfast
December 8, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today will be a long drive to Wagga Wagga; about 6hrs in total. We’ll see how the little boy handles the extended journey. Expecting to stop at every town between here and Wagga Wagga.
We’llRead more
Arrived in Wagga Wagga safely
December 8, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
We’re all pretty wrecked from 6hrs in the car (the family got naps at least 😢)
Stopped in Hay for lunch and a play on a playground.
Now getting dinner and my work day starts haha
Rest dayRead more
Final rest before Sydney!
December 10, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Cute little town and playground for the boys to let off some steam. The boys have been great again and Ethan's been sleeping a lot during the drive so far
LEGO store joy, courtesy of Jaxon
December 12, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Mommy took Jaxon to the LEGO store on Pitt Street… It's safe to say he was very impressed and excited and tired by the time he got home!
Ethan and Ericka’s first concert
December 13, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We had planned for Coldplay to be Ericka's first concert. Due to the arrival of our beautiful boy Ethan, that didn't happen, so her first concert (and Ethan's) is The Wiggles instead.
They bothRead more
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A lovely day with the whole family and great food from Amanda and Khon as usual. The boys are loving having the family all together and it's so nice to have some support with them as well!
We had aRead more
Walk to Darling Harbour
December 26, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We walked to Darling Harbour as a family and enjoyed some coffee and play on the playground (of course!).
A short drive to the Northern Beaches
December 28, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We finally used our car again on this trip and drove out to the Northern Beaches to spend a few hours with our friends the Funk family.
Jaxon loved the spa/pool and playing with Maddie. We got tearsRead more
Happy New Year
December 31, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
It was a low key event this year but Jaxon lasted until midnight for the first time and we unsuccessfully tried to get family photos in the middle of the kids fireworks!
2025 was a year of ups andRead more
Returning home now! Quick stop at Berry
January 2 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Our time in Sydney with my sister has come to an end. We left Sydney early to start our return trip through coastal NSW, Victoria and South Australia. We stopped in Berry for some rest and play!Read more
Moruya and we found Eden
January 3 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
After a night in Moruya (the less said about that the better) and some amazing coffee (the best thing about Moruya by far!) we are back on the road. We will make our way to Lakes Entrance today
Exploring Nanna & Pops "Lakes Entrance"
January 4 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Today we arrived in Lakes Entrance and got to explore. This was one of Nanna and Pops favourite destinations and we can absolutely see why; despite the weather being a little rough it’s beautifulRead more
Stony Creek Trestle Bridge
January 4 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
This Trestle Bridge burried in a national park was built but never used. It's impressive engineering and even more impressive that it is still in such good condition.
They don't make things they wayRead more
Bairnsdale Playground
January 4 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
The playground tour continues in Bairnsdale which was advertised as one of the best in regional Victoria. The boys enjoyed themselves (of course) and it was a good spot to stretch our legs before moreRead more
Nyerimilang Heritage Park
January 4 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Jaxon finally pushed me to breaking point and ended up in the boot! 😁Joking of course, but we found the Nyerimilang Heritage Park and enjoyed an hour or so exploring until we got attacked byRead more
Looking for Jack
January 5 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We left Lakes Entrance early on our way to Aireys Inlet. We drove through Swan Reach and had to message Uncle Jack who lives in Swan Reach, but apparently we're in the wrong state!!
We’ll get toRead more
Arrived in Aireys Inlet
January 6 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We woke up at Aunty Sharon and Uncle Tony's beautiful house to an amazing view. Not a bad part of the World that’s for sure!
Beach fun (but not for my feet again!)
January 6 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The boys love the beach, my feet DID NOT love the sun ☀️ The beach was still amazing and while we're not super "out doors" people, we enjoyed. I even managed to do some paddle boarding for theRead more
🥁 We’re Rockin the Suburbs
January 6 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
For those who don't know, Jaxon is planning to be the World's first Astronaut Drummer. An ambition that we can really see becoming his reality in the future. He was obsessed with the drums andRead more
Kangaroos spotted! 🦘
January 6 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We have seen a lot of wildlife on our adventure so far, emus, lizards, birds etc. But so far we have not had the please of seeing live kangaroos (live being an important distinctionRead more
Twelve Apostles is still beautiful
January 7 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 33 °C
This has been the focus for the entire road trip for Ericka and the Great Ocean Road did not disappoint. Towns like Lorne along the way were lovely but the main show was always going to be the 12 (11Read more
Short stay in Warrnambool
January 8 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Warrnambool is always a lovely town. We enjoyed some good coffee and explored the old Whalers town of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Villiage. Ericka fell in love with the cute buildings but I did need toRead more
One night in Kingston
January 8 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
It’s been a long couple of days driving and the boy (and myself) are absolutely wrecked. It was just a place to rest and prepare for our final long leg on this journey from Kingston to Encounter BayRead more
Dani and Dave on the hoofBrave 😀....
Dani and Dave on the hoofEnjoy and happy travels