Lavender is the New Pink!
During a trip to Europe in 2015, I recall passing by countless (seemingly endless) fields of lavender while driving through the south of France. It was so disheartening not being […]
Diamond Views | Climbing Rocky Mountain
The mountains are calling and I must go. – John Muir From our Wanaka base, we headed west, the clouds above clearing with blue skies giving us confidence this day […]
Hiking New Zealand | The Blue Pools
A hikers paradise, Mt Aspiring National Park offers a large number of incredible walks – through beautiful valleys, traversing mountain sides and along river circuits. With hikes lasting a number […]
Wanaka Trails | Outlet Track
Waking to grey skies, we added a few extra layers and clambered into cars. A short drive to the Outlet Motor Camp, we found ourselves at the starting point of the […]
Lake Wanaka | A Visual Diary
My recent visit to the picturesque lakeside town of Wanaka and nearby Queenstown was one that went by too quickly. After our fair share of set backs flying out (a […]
Summer Sunsets & Night Swimming
Sometimes the very best adventures aren’t found towns, states or countries away but are instead had right on your own doorstep. This is especially true when you’re lucky enough to […]
Elabana Falls | Lamington National Park
Setting off at first light, waking while the city is still quiet. We drove 2 hours south, through the national park and on up to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. The early […]
A Sunny Disposition
Sometimes, even the best laid plans don’t work out. For me this time, it involved an hour and a half drive up to the Sunshine Coast, a no-show sail boat […]
Summer Loving | A Day Trip to North Stradbroke Island
Summer…without having to think on it, the word immediately evokes a feeling of warmth, of sun kissed skin, sea salt in the air and sand between toes. Of blue skies […]
Alex Perry Hotel & Apartments :: Stay in Style
Recently, the wonderful people at Alex Perry Hotel & Apartments invited my partner and I to stay for a weekend – a stay-cation, if you will! Having been dealing with […]
Like a Local :: Brisbane Botanic Gardens
I’m almost ashamed to say it – having grown up in Brisbane, there are still so many things I haven’t seen in my own hometown. I’ve always had my gaze fixed […]
High Amongst the Treetops
In a bid to explore more of my home state of Queensland, I’ve been keeping a list of places I’m yet to visit. Not having the luxury of being able […]
Tasmania’s East Coast :: Rained Out on the Bay
Our time on Tasmania’s gorgeous east cost didn’t exactly go to plan…it seems Mother Nature had her own agenda during our time by the sea! As we drove towards the […]
Discover Tasmania :: On the Road
By far, the best way to explore this island state is by car. There are roads linking up each and every part, from coast to coast, taking you past some […]
Photo Diary :: Pumphouse Point
An intimate retreat in the heart of World Heritage wilderness – Pumphouse Point I’ve created this additional post from our stay at Pumphouse Point, namely because this place is so […]
Luxury Wilderness Retreat :: Pumphouse Point
Real freedom lies in wilderness, not civilisation – Charles Lindbergh Pumphouse Point would have to be one of the most scenic, captivating and unique stays I’ve had in my travels. […]
