Wairakau Stream Track: Whangaroa, Northland, New Zealand
One of the first walks of my New Zealand adventure started from our doorstep in Totara North, The Wairakau Stream…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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….
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…