because life's too short
because life's too short
The Hunter Valley is one of the largest wine producing areas in Australia. Only about 2 hours north of Sydney, NSW, it is justifiably popular both for its rugged scenery and gourmet delights.
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The Coastal Walk in the Royal National Park is only just south of Sydney, but this wonderfully accessible two day walk is as good as any in Australia.
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The beautiful scenery of the Barossa Valley in South Australia offers a plethora of sensory delights with 150 vineyards, fine dining and German inspired cafes.
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Do you ever have days when you feel everyone is out to get you? Well, in Australia I know they are. A hoard of mosquitoes hovers outside the tent, a huge spider hides in Treacle’s mane, a colourful praying mantis sits on her rump. Antipodean insects won’t take no for an answer!
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The Eyre Peninsula has a pleasantly off the beaten track feel with low key fishing villages, unspoilt coastline and diverse fresh seafood. There are many opportunities for underwater adventures.
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The Eyre Highway runs for 2,700 km through two states from Adelaide to Perth, but it is the bit in the middle that is famous: the 1,200 km stretch across the Nullarbor Plain, one of the most isolated roads in Australia. At the end of the day it is just a long drive, with many unexpected delights: just do it!
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Pure white sands and deep blue ocean, two great National Parks and Esperance: feed the inner beachbum in the deep south of Western Australia.
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Denmark, in central southern Western Australia, is a little town in a great location. Explore on foot, by bicycle or on the water, enjoy wine tasting and superb beaches: there is truly something for everyone.
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Far away on the edge of the Southern Ocean in Western Australia, Albany was the last glimpse of Australia for many of the 41,000 ANZAC troops leaving for the Great War. Now Bruce Munro’s Field of Light celebration marks 100 years since war ended.
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Decisions, decisions – which way to head from Perth? South leads to the marvellous Margaret River region combining vineyard attractions with big surf beaches.
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