The Pinnacles

The Pinnacles Desert

Truly a pinnacle of Australian tourism, the Pinnacles Desert is a sight to behold.  Located on the coast of Western Australia, 200km north of Perth, it is not a place that is within easy reach of Australia’s estimated 7.5 million tourists per year, many of whom would stick to the Eastern sea board and never make it to WA at all. … Read the rest

Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

Our Rainbow Beach adventure begins. The car is packed, the kids strapped in and snacks at the ready for the long drive. We have the Easter long weekend stretching out ahead of us and spirits are high as we head up the highway, leaving the city behind us.… Read the rest

Fraser Island

Lake Mackenzie

The first time I visited Fraser Island was on a four night weekend escape with my husband.  This time, our party was extended by our two children and my mum.  Both trips were equally wonderful.

The Jetty

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world.… Read the rest

Eye Spy

Breaching

For many people whale watching is a bucket list item, something to experience once in a lifetime.  Off the coast of Brisbane, Australia, with the help of Eye Spy, we’re lucky enough to  experience this phenomenon for around 6 months of each year.  … Read the rest

Straddie Sailing

Sailing off Home Beach

If I could only choose one place to be in Australia, I think this would have to be it.  North Stradbroke Island (referred to as ‘Straddie’ by the locals), on Brisbane’s door step is a hop, skip and a jump. … Read the rest