The theme for Australians in 2020 is holiday at home. My hometown Manly beach is a popular visitor destination. Here's what you need to do if you want to live like a local in Manly.…
Two countries at opposite ends of the earth. New Zealand, our near neighbour just ‘across the ditch’, and Iceland, almost as far away as you can travel from Australia. Who would have ever thought they could be twins separated at birth?…
Port Macquarie has a reputation as a haven for retirees. A sleepy, slow-moving town on the mid-north coast of New South Wales that’s full of old folk who’ve escaped the big smoke of Sydney.…
Hiking the Milford Track is like entering the lottery: there’s a good chance it’ll pour rain every day making it a very long, wet, 4-day walk where you see nothing but your sodden, muddy boots as you trudge along the track. Or, you might…
Ayers Rock, known to the Aboriginal people as Uluru, is one of the most iconic destinations in Australia. Along with the Barrier Reef and Sydney’s spectacular harbour, it’s one of the top 3 must-see places for international travellers visiting down under. Don’t miss these practical…
I’m almost embarrassed to admit that it took me decades to visit Uluru, the geographical and spiritual heart of Australia. Many Australians tend to be so focussed on holidays overseas that they neglect the beauty within. Other cultures have somehow always seemed more alluring than our own.…
New Zealand is famous for being the adventure capital of the world – skydiving, bungy jumping, heli skiiing, white water rafting – and it’s one of the most physically stunning countries on the planet. Lord of the Rings and the America’s Cup yacht race…
