There's nothing like spending Christmas near the beach in Australia! This year, we landed in the picturesque holiday town of Cape Bridgewater on the Victorian coast, just west of Portland. The rugged coastline, crashing waves, fresh sea air and abundant birdlife made it a wonderful destination to celebrate the festive season. Cape Bridgewater Originally settled by European pastoralists, Cape Bridgewater is now a pristine holiday destination in Victoria. The windswept Bridgewa

Our summer destination was the south-western corner of Victoria, on the coast, so we had the added benefit of being able to hop across to South Australia for a visit. We camped in the Lower Glenelg River National Park which was a great choice. The campsite was full of wildlife and very peaceful. The Glenelg river meanders from the rugged Grampians down to the coast, travelling through the National Park, before eventually emptying into a picturesque estuary at the seaside town

There's nothing like a rainforest to soothe the soul. The Otway Ranges, a favourite destination for us in Victoria, offers a serene escape into nature. As you wander through the lush greenery, you're greeted by the sound of birds twittering and the gentle babbling of a nearby creek. The air is fresh and filled with the earthy scent of moss and ferns. The overhanging canopy creates a dark and tranquil atmosphere where you feel completely immersed in the natural world, away fro

Our adventures continue with a return trip to the magnificent Murray Valley National Park. This time, we crossed the border into NSW and camped at a National Park campsite called Swifts Creek. It was a peaceful and private campsite, surrounded by towering river red gums and perched on the banks of a deep and cool creek system. The well-maintained boat ramp doubled as a launching pad for swimming in the cool running water. A most welcome activity on a hot day. With this as our

It all started with a glorious sunrise over Corio Bay in Geelong, where we stayed for few days to explore the magnificent Bellarine Peninsula on the Victorian coast. Geelong This is a great town to visit with loads of natural beauty and all the advantages of a large city for art, dining and entertainment options. A delicious seafood dinner on the pier was delightful. The morning light over the shallow and still water provided some great photography opportunities as well as be

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Heading north away from the Gippsland Coast, we crossed through the magnificent Strzelecki Ranges to visit a few places including Agnes...

Whilst staying in the area close to the Wilsons Promontory National Park, we decided to explore the surrounding region to the east and...

A beautiful sunrise is the ideal way to begin this blog about our time spent exploring the magnificent Wilsons Promontory in the South...

This is the third and last blog about our journey around Kangaroo Island where we joined some close friends to explore the island and...

Our journey around Kangaroo Island continues with a visit to the south and west ends of the Island. Part of this magnificent and rugged...

Our odyssey took us away from the mainland of South Australia to explore Kangaroo Island. The Island is renowned for its natural wonders,...

Stunning beaches, fine white sand, sinkholes and caves, ancient wonders and salt lakes, the Limestone Coast, located in the southeastern...

Our odyssey has taken us into north-west Victoria to do some photography and bird-watching at some hidden gem sites. We also created a...

On our way to see family for the festive season, we stopped at some wonderful places in regional NSW. Our first stop was a river-side...

A short trip to the magnificent Grampians National Park in western Victoria was a perfect way to round off the 2024 year before the...

Our recent travels have taken us through the heart of central Victoria - an area rich in diversity, boasting fabulous granite outcrops, a...

After enjoying the delights of tropical north Queensland and some wonderful land-based explorations it was time to head to the coast and...

The second part of our birding tour in Far North Queensland took us north from Mossman up into the Cape York Peninsula. Our ultimate...

Part of our trip to Tropical Far North Queensland was to join a specialist birding tour in one of Australia's top birding destinations. A...