After two months of city life, I wanted a break, a real break. I really needed to escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. My little holiday to the Gold Coast was already a big step in the right direction, but after some good time on the beach, huge parties and a scenic sunset kayak […]
Born and raised in the Netherlands I basically breathe water. So what do you do when you get the opportunity to join in on a kayak tour? Ow yes count me in please! And what if this tour includes delicious wine, beautiful sunsets and (my all-time favourite) tasty cheese! Then you got me hooked. […]
I have visited quite a few islands during my travels recently. There’s Phillip Island down in Victoria south of Melbourne, Rottnest Island in Western Australia outside of Perth, Magnetic Island in Queensland from Townsville, the Whitsunday Islands surrounding Airlie Beach… Each island has been amazing with its unique flair. There are remarkably over 8,200 Australian islands […]
Okay, it’s time to talk about surfing in Australia. On the outside, Australia is portrayed as a country with countless small beach towns where everyone that lives there wakes up and heads to the beach for a nice surf before starting their day. To be honest, this assumption is not far off. This is due […]
The Great Barrier Reef is one of those highlights of Australia that I can’t imagine you would even fathom leaving this country without seeing for yourself. You learn about this magnificent reef in school, you see it featured in popular movies like Finding Nemo, and you dream about the day you get to jump off […]
Street View for Google Maps revolutionised the way that we find our way but now they have taken it to another level entirely with Underwater views. This means that for the first time ever, anyone with an internet connection will be able to take a virtual dive on selected sites on the Great Barrier Reef. […]
There’s more to Bundaberg than rum. With turtle time fast approaching, Tourism Queensland is encouraging tourists to book ahead to secure a spot for the upcoming season. Tourism Queensland Acting CEO Leanne Coddington said the Mon Repos Conservation Park, located just outside Bundaberg attracted almost 30,000 visitors last season. “Mon Repos supports the largest concentration […]
