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Touring the Whitsunday with Ocean Rafting – Family Travel Blog – Travelling with kids

Post author:Sally
Post published:March 16, 2015
Post category:Australia Queensland Reviews Tips for travelling with kids

On the March Labour Day long weekend, Craig and I took the kids for a short 4 day break to Airlie Beach. There are so many things to do at Airlie Beach but I was certain of one, I wanted to take the kids to Whitehaven Beach. Nearly 30 years ago I promised someone very special who has since passed away that I would get there one day and now I have done it with my family. It was very special and more than just a tick off my bucket list. (more…)

Airlie Beach Lagoon on the Foreshore.

Nomad’s Airlie Beach Backpackers – Family Travel Blog – Travelling with Kids

Post author:Sally
Post published:March 11, 2015
Post category:Australia Cost Saving Tips Queensland Reviews Tips for travelling with kids

We recently spent 3 days at Airlie Beach in Tropical North Queensland, gateway to the Whitsundays. On this occasion we didn’t have to take the kids out of school because they have curriculum days on the Thursday and Friday before our Labour Day long weekend. While I can imagine its difficult for some, its actually pretty good for me! To save some money we decided to stay at Nomads Airlie Beach, its in a great location and very economical price wise. (more…)

Foo Fighters Concert & Holiday Inn Hotel Melbourne – Travel Blog

Post author:Sally
Post published:March 2, 2015
Post category:Australia Reviews Victoria

Last weekend Craig and I joined 70,000 others at Etihad Stadium for the Foo Fighters concert here in Melbourne. We’d palmed the kids off for the night so we thought we’d make a night of it and book a hotel in town. The Holiday Inn Hotel Melbourne is in a great location on Spencer St and a short walk to the stadium for the concert. (more…)

Top 7 free attractions in Melbourne – Family Travel Blog

Post author:Sally
Post published:February 27, 2015
Post category:Australia Cost Saving Tips Tips for travelling with kids Victoria

Melbourne is a great city to visit whether it be for a weekend or for a week, there’s plenty to keep you busy. I recently had friends come and stay who have never been to Melbourne before. This of course, put me in my element, tour guide for the day in my home town. Melbourne is an awesome city but unfortunately I only had one day to sell it to them! Sally’s top things to do in Melbourne with kids of all ages! (more…)

Skydiving at Barwon Heads

Post author:Craig Lucas
Post published:February 19, 2015
Post category:Adventure Travel - By Craig Australia Victoria

Well it finally happened, after years of procrastinating I went and jumped out of a plane! Thanks to Skydive Great Ocean Road for the amazing experience.

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Twilight concerts at Melbourne Zoo

Post author:Sally
Post published:February 13, 2015
Post category:Australia Victoria

Last month Craig and I and a few friends, went to one of the twilight concerts that are held at the Melbourne Zoo, lovingly known as Zoo twilights! They are held on the lawns near the rotunda closer to the rear entrance. On this occasion we saw Bernard Fanning, there are various others playing over the summer season on selected dates including James Reyne, Sarah Blasko, Paul Kelly, Spiderbait, Village People & The Cat Empire. (more…)

Australia Day in Sydney – Travelling with Kids

Post author:Sally
Post published:February 9, 2015
Post category:Australia Cost Saving Tips New South Wales

We decided that Australia Day 2015 was a good option for us to return to Sydney as a family. It had been just over 2 years since we returned home to Melbourne from Sydney and the kids were keen to see some friends they haven’t seen in a while. (more…)

My review – Drummoyne Serviced Apartment, Sydney – Affordable accommodation

Post author:Sally
Post published:January 29, 2015
Post category:Australia Cost Saving Tips New South Wales Reviews Tips for travelling with kids

Over the Australia Day long weekend, we took a family trip to Sydney to visit friends we made when we lived up there. It’s been over 2 years since we returned home to Melbourne and we thought it would be nice for the kids to go back to Sydney and see the old house and school and especially friends. Craig and I also went on a hot air balloon ride with Balloons Aloft. Choosing where to stay in Sydney is always a big task! (more…)

Us before sunrise.

Hot air ballooning with Balloon Aloft – Camden, New South Wales

Post author:Sally
Post published:January 27, 2015
Post category:Australia New South Wales

A few months back I was lucky enough to win a competition in Australian Traveller Magazine and the prize was a Balloon Aloft voucher for a hot air balloon ride for 2 people. Balloon Aloft fly in 4 different locations in New South Wales and for various reasons we chose Camden, located south west of Sydney and where a good friend of mine lives. (more…)

Australian Open 2016 – Opening Night

Post author:Sally
Post published:January 23, 2015
Post category:Australia Victoria

Last year I decided I needed a new tennis buddy, Craig isn’t really interested unless they’re corporate tickets and most of my friends aren’t that into tennis to spend their money on going. So I made the decision last year to take Alannah for the first time when she was only 9 years old. She loved it and wanted to return this year. Awesome, new tennis buddy for mum! Australian Open Melbourne is one of the worlds best run world sporting events and you can really see why. (more…)