After my 19.7km duo swim to Rottnest Island I decided that I needed to go back and enjoy the island. Take the time to reflect on our swim, enjoy the beaches and everything the island has to offer.
Category: Australia
Sculptures By The Sea
I am no art critic but Sculpture by the Sea at Cottesloe Beach is an event I enjoy attending each year. I love the colour, texture and playful displays.
It is great to see that the people of Perth embrace these events. I joined thousands of people who came to get a glimpse at the artwork in the sunshine. Stunned at how many people are drawn to this free outdoor event.Read More »
Chasing Steam Trains in the Dandenong Rangers
Disappointment struck when we arrived at Belgrave (40km east of Melbourne) and found the Puffing Billy Steam Railway was fully booked.
We made the most of the situation and spent the day chasing down the trains as they made their way through the magnificent Dandenong Rangers.
Southern 80 Ski Race
You can hear the roar of the engine before you get sight of a ski boat flying down the Murray River. My adrenaline was going when we caught sight of a boat so I can only imagine what the skiers were feeling.
Uralla Wildlife Sanctuary
Uralla Wildlife Sanctuary is a non for profit organisation dedicated to take care of injured and orphaned wildlife.
The sanctuary is secluded and set on 150 acres in the middle of a nature reserve at Perillup in the South West of Western Australia.Read More »
Beach Camping, Australia Day
Cruising up the coast, our 4wd is loaded to the brim with camping supplies.
A deserted beach is the perfect place to pitch a tent. Nothing but white sand and blue water.Read More »
Beach Life
Early summer mornings are spent at the beach, it is where our little family is the happiest. Collecting shells, searching rock pools for crabs, building sandcastles and splashing around in the water.Read More »
Climbing Castle Rock, Porongurup
While we were spending some time in the country Dixie and I left the kids with the Grandparents and headed off to climb Castle Rock. This is the first date night (or is it date day) that we have had in a year. I think other couples would choose to go to one of the wineries located near by for their date night.
The Porongurup Range is 12 kilometres long and is located 24kms from Mt Barker or 48kms from Albany in Western Australia. There are 4 different walks you can take in the park and we opted for Castle Rock which had a Granite Skywalk at the top.
At the base of Castle Rock there are picnic tables, bbq’s and long drop toilets so you can enjoy the area before or after your climb.
Travelling the Gibb River Road – Road Safety Tips
The Gibb River Road is a trip Dixie and I are constantly talking about and hope to do soon. Today we have a guest blogger Rosemary McGugian who is the owner and operator of Best Of The Kimberley, the holiday and tour planning specialists in Broome. If you are planning on doing this trip I trust that her below tips will help you with your preparation.
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Quarram Nature Reserve, Denmark WA
Don’t you love it when you explore a new area and you have no expectations and therefore you don’t get disappointed.
Dixie loves taking every 4wd track he spots and we often end up on a great adventure.
Whilst we were in Denmark, WA we headed down the South Coast Highway, saw a sign to Boat Harbour and figured it was worth checking out. Heading down the gravel road we spotted a track so we decided to head down it and found ourselves in Quarram Nature Reserve.
Let Me Be Free 