Off we go!
February 12, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Thanks to Neil and Sue for taking us to the airport and arriving safely on time. A hairy start to the trip, leaving home with only Erics visa! Fingers crossed all would be OK!
Oh no, not the case. AsRead more
Bondi Beach
Feb 14–18, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
We arrived at Sydney Airport and Lisa picked us up and we were whisked off to Bondi Beach. It was fabulous to see Lisa and some sunshine so a quick freshen up and off out for lunch. Jet Lag hit EricRead more
Blue Mountains
February 15, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Day 2 - Lisa had to work, so we pinched their car and headed up to the Blue Mountains! Should be called the Grey mountains as it rained all day and no visibility! Met up with Andrea, Jess, Izzy andRead more
Sydney City
February 16, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Day 3 - A brisk morning walk to Bronte for brunch along the coastal path before heading into the city for Friday cocktails in front of the Sydney Opera House. Andrea, Jess, and Izzy joined us forRead more
Sunny day in Bondi Beach
February 17, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Breakfast in Bondi before we head to the beach with Andrea and her gang to see the Bondi lifeguards in action. Lisa and Jordan off to a party, dressed up as 007 and a bond girl, so we were left to goRead more
Sunday Swim and lunch
February 18, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
With a couple of hangovers to clear we head off to Vaucluse for a swim with Sonny before going to Watson Bay Hotel for Sunday lunch. Seems like all the Aussies do is eat and drink!
Wet day in Sydney
February 19, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
A trip out to the Hijinx Hotel today as very wet day ! A great concept and worth a trip - lots of different rooms with different family games. Chasing lights, quizes, ball games and music tested ourRead more
Nelson Bay
February 20, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
A lovely road tour up the Pacific Highway via Norah Head to see the Lighthouse. It was a very wet start but brightened up as we went further north. Arrived in Nelson Bay a beautiful place, albeit aRead more
Tea Gardens
February 21, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
A boat trip to Tea Gardens across Port Stevens spotting wildlife but unfortunately no dolphins. On our return we headed to Shoal and Fingal Bay. More beautiful bays with stunning views and houses!
Port Macquarie via Anna Bay
February 22, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Breakfast on the largest moving sand dune in the world whilst watching the NSW surfing championships in St Ann Bay.
We then headed onto Port Macquarie for the evening. A great town, lots of bars,Read more
Koala and Kangaroos
February 23, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Leaving "Port" as its called we headed off to the Kaola sanctuary to see the good work being done since the fires on the East Coast devastated their habitats. As we left we were lucky enough to seeRead more
Yamba
Feb 23–25, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Quaint Town with lots of lovely beaches. Good workout for the thighs as the hotel was at the top of the town, up a very steep hill. Dinner on night 1 in the Pacific Hotel with a magnificent view outRead more
Byron Bay
February 24, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
A very lovely drive and amazing beaches on the way to Byron Bay.
As expected a fab town bustling with travellers of all ages. A quick tour of the town and beaches when we stumbled across a lively barRead more
Byron to Brisbane Drive
February 26, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Setting off early we made a full day of the drive and explored the towns along the Gold Coast. Great place to live with lots of waterside properties, just our style with long dog friendly expanses ofRead more
Brisbane
Feb 26–29, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Time to explore Brisbane and catch up with Barbara, Marks sister, who kindly listed us whilst here.
Day 1 we headed up to the "Lookout" to get an awesome view of the whole city. A very sprawling cityRead more
Golf at St Lucia links Brisbane
February 28, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
A treat for Eric as we headed off to play golf on lovely sunny course in the suburbs of Brisbane.
Home for dinner at Barbara's with Sue and Steve, good friends of Corinnes and Marks who we met atRead more
Drive to Melaney
February 29, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Left Brisbane after a breakfast with Barbara who taught us how to serve a mango! We then decided to head inland to see the Glass Mountains and stay in Melaney over night. A great array of peaks leftRead more
Noosa Heads
March 1, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌩️ 28 °C
Heading down to Noosa pick up Lisa and Jordan we stopped off at the Kondalilla falls. A 1.5km hike to the lookout was well worth it but a tad too hot for 11am and no time to have a dip in the rockRead more
Kayak on Everglades
March 2, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌩️ 29 °C
With a very hungover Lisa we go for a paddle in Kayaks on the Noosa Everglades. A bit shallow for Eric and I in places, although Lisa and Jordan glided over. We think Kayaks need plimsoll lines! NotRead more
Costal walk to Hells Gate
March 3, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌩️ 29 °C
Mad dogs and English men....we decide to walk through the national park along the coast. Beautiful views and a swim in Little Cove beach.
Rainbow Beach
March 4, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌩️ 27 °C
Time to move North after dropping Lisa and Jordan at the airport- someone has to work! A good base whilst storms go through and off to Fraser Island tomorrow.
A stroll along the beach, littered withRead more
Fraser Island - K'Gari
March 5, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Early start at 6.45 to take an organised trip over to Fraser Island. A 15 min ferry ride then a tour round the Island to see some Dingos, the old ship wreck Maheno, a dip in Lake Mackenzie and a tripRead more
Twin Waters - very plush Apt!
March 6, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Sightseeing done we head south to Twin Waters where we plan to play golf for a few days. Checked out Maroochy River golf club, very swanky and had some lunch, then onto Twin Waters to make sure we hadRead more
Northshore and Twin Waters golf course
March 7, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A brisk walk along the North shore to loosen up before the first match of the series. Another beautiful headland and scenery with the local school having a surf lesson.
2pm T off after a quickRead more
TravelerOh dear on the visas, a bit of pain but it will workout in the end. At least you had your passports!
TravelerUnlike what we we did when we went to South Africa last year with children’s passports instead of ours
TravelerOh dear not good! Hope you had yours too!🤔
Traveler
Wishing you lots of fun, sunshine and adventures 🥰