Mahinepua Peninsula Track, Northland, New Zealand
On a beautiful sunny Sunday, we set off to walk the Mahinepua Peninsula Track, described as one of the best coastal walks in Northland. It is only a short walk, 3km one way but what…
Otawhiri Peninsular Walk, Totara North, New Zealand
A long way from my West Yorkshire hometown of Holmfirth, 11,131 miles to be precise, is Totara North, a small settlement on the shore of Whangaroa Harbour in the far north of New Zealand. It is…
Milford Track: A New Zealand Hike Through Paradise
I had landed in New Zealand and the Milford Track was calling me. 53.5 kilometres (33.2 miles) of the most splendid glacial carved valleys, forests, alpine passes and waterfalls you can ever imagine seeing. I…
Fraser Island – The Largest Sand Island In The World
Having moved to Hervey Bay nearly 3 years ago one of my first stops was of course the world- famous Fraser Island. I have since returned many times with friends on their boats, but when…
Cania Gorge and Carnarvon Gorge National Parks, Queensland
Delighted that the travel restrictions had been lifted, it was time to take to the road and head west. As a Scot who has been living in Oz for nearly three years, I am always…
Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Pacific Paradise
My ultimate dream would be to able to spend at least three months of every year on the Pacific island paradise of Rarotonga, with my mask, snorkel and fins, and camera, oh and a laptop…
Hinchinbrook Island – A Return To A Beautiful View
I’m starting this journey on a Greyhound bus travelling along the coastline of Far North Queensland, from Cairns to Townsville. It was a journey of five hours, passing banana plantations, spotting Cassowaries darting into the…
Pukaha Mount Bruce: National Wildlife Centre, New Zealand
Being the huge fan of our feathery friends that I am, one of my favourite places to visit is Pukaha Mount Bruce, National Wildlife Centre, a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Tararua District, North Island,…
Australian Summer Sunsets on Tugalong Road
Summertime in Australia is drawing to a close. It’s been hot, dry and seemingly endless here in the eastern states. At the end of each day the sun disappears below the horizon and finally temperatures begin…
A Day In The Heart Of Sydney
A perfect way for me to spend a day in Sydney is to take a stroll through the botanical gardens. Weather permitting. My usual route takes me down to Circular Quay. This is where you…
Hobbiton: A Very Real Idyll
Nestled in the rolling green hills of Matamata, New Zealand, lies a fantastical world that has captivated the hearts of millions: Hobbiton. Step foot into J.R.R. Tolkien’s magical realm and embark on a journey through…
Queenstown – Nostalgia On The Lake Aboard TSS Earnslaw
Queenstown sits on the edge of the great Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand. And after the adventure on Bob’s Peak it was time to get out on the water and take in more of what was on…
