Off we go!
12 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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. AsLeia mais
Bondi Beach
14–18 de fev. 2024, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 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 EricLeia mais
Blue Mountains
15 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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 andLeia mais
Sydney City
16 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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 forLeia mais
Sunny day in Bondi Beach
17 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 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 goLeia mais
Sunday Swim and lunch
18 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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
19 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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 ourLeia mais
Nelson Bay
20 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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 aLeia mais
Tea Gardens
21 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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
22 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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,Leia mais
Koala and Kangaroos
23 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 seeLeia mais
Yamba
23–25 de fev. 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 outLeia mais
Byron Bay
24 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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 barLeia mais
Byron to Brisbane Drive
26 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofLeia mais
Brisbane
26–29 de fev. 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 cityLeia mais
Golf at St Lucia links Brisbane
28 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 atLeia mais
Drive to Melaney
29 de fevereiro de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 leftLeia mais
Noosa Heads
1 de março de 2024, Austrália ⋅ 🌩️ 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 rockLeia mais
Kayak on Everglades
2 de março de 2024, Austrália ⋅ 🌩️ 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! NotLeia mais
Costal walk to Hells Gate
3 de março de 2024, Austrália ⋅ 🌩️ 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
4 de março de 2024, Austrália ⋅ 🌩️ 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 withLeia mais
Fraser Island - K'Gari
5 de março de 2024, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 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 tripLeia mais
Twin Waters - very plush Apt!
6 de março de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 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 hadLeia mais
Northshore and Twin Waters golf course
7 de março de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 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 quickLeia mais
Buddina
8 de março de 2024, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
A morning walk up to Point Cartwright Lighthouse - seems to be a recurring habit of ours, just staring out to sea!🤔.
A lovely walk through the parkland to the point to see the harbour entrance -Leia mais
ViajanteOh dear on the visas, a bit of pain but it will workout in the end. At least you had your passports!
ViajanteUnlike what we we did when we went to South Africa last year with children’s passports instead of ours
ViajanteOh dear not good! Hope you had yours too!🤔
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Wishing you lots of fun, sunshine and adventures 🥰