The Prince Consort - Four Legged Pub Crawl Make no bones about it; there are plenty of places outside the four fences of home where city dogs can let their fur down. You know the drill, you face your dog’s accusatory glare as you leave and as soon as you get to the venue you see other people with their dogs. Then you start feeling guilty for leaving your furry pal behind. With an increasing number of cafes putting out a welcome bowl of water, bars where you can have a beer with your 4-legged best friend and a drive-in theatre for dogs to catch the latest movies, there’s even less reason to le ..read more

  Stroll on Moffart Beach, Breakfast at The Giggling Goat A new day emerges in spectacular fashion as we head up the highway to the most chilled out place on Earth, Moffat Beach. The Sunshine Coast is exactly what you expect from Queensland, blue sky, bluer ocean, golden sand, bronzed surfers and tropical vegetation. Any of the Sunshine Coast’s beaches should serve up a beautiful sunrise, with the added bonus of being able to take a relaxing stroll along the beach. We love the peace and quiet Moffat Beach produces. With fairly calm conditions and beautiful rock platforms, Moffat beach i ..read more

  Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Race   Up early, caravan packed and hooked up we took the road less travelled and ended up in the peaceful Queensland Outback town of Tara. Accessed off the Moonie Highway and Warrego Way, Tara is literally is “off the beaten track”. A road trip is always an exciting thing, the time away from the everyday and the banal and perhaps a surprise or two along the way. We watched the city skyline of Brisbane disappear behind us as we entered the city that almost stole Brisbane’s capital status, Ipswich. It is not long and you are passing through the ..read more

  Winter? What winter? Oh, you mean when the average temperature plunges alarmingly to the point where perhaps a jumper is required? Yeah, Brisbane has those. Winter has officially arrived and you know what that means? Three to four weeks of bitterly cold mornings, this isn’t fun, unless you fill them with hearty breakfasts to warm your soul. We took a early morning drive to the seaside suburb of Manly, which is renowned for its relaxed yet sophisticated nautical atmosphere. You can enjoy everything from family fish picnics or tapas bar hopping, through to active fun like water sports, b ..read more

  Sunrise Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast. Queensland Australia “Get outside. Watch the sunrise. Watch the sunset. How does that make you feel? Does it make you feel big or tiny? Because there’s something good about feeling both.“ A sunrise is God’s way of saying, ‘Let’s start again. Every day a million miracles begin at sunrise. The Gold Coast's has many iconic beaches that are beautiful at any time, but a sunrise is particularly special. The light across the surf and sand is magical, and the night owls have not yet arrived. We took a walk from Elephant Rock to Currumbin Alley return ..read more

  Sunrise Moffat Beach Sunshine Coast. Australia Check out our Video at Instagram While our southern neighbours are bunkering down in puffer jackets and woollen socks, things here are just starting to heat up. Winter is almost here and it’s all about balmy beach days and nights spent cosying up in the Hinterland. The ocean, which rarely dips below a lovely 20 degrees is crystal clear, and our calendars are packed with food festivals, art shows and cultural events just waiting to be explored. Up early we headed to our favourite lesser-known beachfront destination on the Su ..read more

  Currumbin Inlet To Currumbin Rock Pools Swim, Gold Coast. Australia The Gold Coast has some of the most beautiful stretches of sand in Australia. Whether you love to swim, surf, and paddleboard or simply relax, you'll find a beach to suit. Behind the golden beaches, below the glittering towers there's a Gold Coast unknown to most visitors and even many locals. Currumbin Creek is where the Creek meets the ocean and there are many small beaches with calm water which is good for families.  The inlet is just behind the Palm Beach Pirate Park. The Pirate Park is a kid’s playgro ..read more

  Road Trip Yandina to Eumundi Markets, Queensland. Australia As Brisbaners though and though, we have lost count of the number of weekend getaways from Brisbane we have done over the years. From rugged mountains to coastal seascapes, sleepy towns to countryside’s, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to go on a road trip from Brisbane. Set close to Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast marks a popular road trip for both locals and tourists in Australia. Here, the sparkling shallows make the perfect swimming pool, while the charming towns are great for shopping and tucking in ..read more

  Day Trip From Bowen Airlie Beach North Queensland. Australia There is more to the magical Whitsundays than just the islands. The Whitsunday Coast has a myriad of secluded beaches, lush rainforests and areas the locals love to explore, off the beaten track. Early morning we took the coastal drive from Bowen to Airlie Beach, which is scenic drive with many wonderful stops that should be experienced. The drive is 78 kilometres from Bowen passing multiple cattle stations and scenic cane fields when in late June the eerie glow of cane fires can still be seen at night, a spectacular sight ..read more

  Christmas Road Trip to Sleepy Town Bowen, North Queensland. Australia This Christmas we took the Great Queensland Getaway, and hit the highway for an epic Brisbane to Bowen, North Queensland road trip.  From the city lights of Brisbane to the technicolour underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland has a slice of paradise to suit every traveler. While there’s no shortage of places to hit the bitumen, some road trips are considered true stand-outs. Like the 1808-kilometre Pacific Coast Way, stretching from Brisbane to Cairns, cusping the region’s renowned beaches and r ..read more