Author Archives: Adele

Spectacular Kakadu

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Adele

  Kakadu is simply extraordinary. We had so many people tell us “Kakada-don’t” that we thought it would be touristy and boring – but it is, in our opinion, a world-class national park (and we’ve been to a few!). We … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Territory | 11 Comments

From Gorgeous Katherine Gorge to Laidback Darwin

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Adele

  After the cattle station we were worried that everything else would be dull, but the Northern Territory is truly a state of natural wonders. We started with Katherine Gorge, taking a boat trip through three of the gorges that … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Territory | 7 Comments

Lakefield Station NT – cattle station life in the Territory!

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Adele

We were very fortunate to be welcomed for a few days stop at Lakefield Station, a large cattle station in the Northern Territory (south of Katherine) owned by the Riggs Family. Garry and Michelle let us wander around the farm, … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Territory, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Waltzing along the Matilda Highway

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Adele

Longreach is known as the birthplace of QANTAS, starting out as a bi-plane mail-carrying service for the Outback towns, growing into the behemoth passenger airline it is today. A trip to the Founders Museum included a tour through a 747-200 … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Northern Territory, QLD Australia | 6 Comments

Snorkelling with Turtles to Sapphire Fossicking!

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Adele

We waved goodbye to the family and set off on our Outback odyssey, starting with a morning tea stop at our friends Cathy & Rob’s in Brisbane to borrow their camping fridge, only to get a phone call from my … Continue reading →

Posted in QLD Australia | 5 Comments

Goodbye Gold Coast Hello Outback!

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Adele

We are back in warmer climes after our trip to the colder southern states, although it is cooler than when we left (more UK summer temps now!) Being back at Mum & Dad’s has been nice and relaxing and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, QLD Australia | 7 Comments

Country towns, Aussie Schools and Surfing Dolphins

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Adele

The large country town of Ballarat has been a booming gold-town since the 1850s, but unlike many others of the period, is still profitable today, with an estimated 60% of the gold still to mine. It is also home to … Continue reading →

Posted in NSW Australia | 6 Comments

Driving the Great Ocean Road

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Adele

Wet, Windy, Wild and Wondrous.

Posted in VIC Australia | 5 Comments

Tasmania’s Spectacular East Coast

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Adele

Arriving off the 6am ferry meant our first view of Tasmania was in the most beautiful frosty morning light with ribbons of mist lining the valleys. Ah…now this is what we came to see! At 2 degrees it was a … Continue reading →

Posted in TAS Australia | 20 Comments

Melbourne

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Adele

I know it can happen anywhere, but our first day in Melbourne was unfortunately tainted by a rather disturbed man, who was both verbally and physically threatening to us and others, on the tram from St Kilda.  They police did … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments