A Couple's Encounters

Exploring The Top End

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 20 Apr 2014 | Views [513]

Once again we’re off to explore another one of Australia’s highlights – the Northern Territory.  So we pack our sleeping bags, walking boots, swimmers and we’re good to go.  First up we hit up Darwin for two nights pre ... Read more >

Tags: crocs, national parks, sunset, swimming, trekking, waterfalls

Photos: Exploring The Top End

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 20 Apr 2014 | Photo Gallery

Tasmania – an island with spectacular contrast to mainland Australia

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 23 Dec 2013 | Views [395]

Christmas holidays are out, yippee!  Two weeks spending some quality time with family in Sydney to celebrate Christmas 2013 and off to Tasmania afterwards for some more touring around.  Surprisingly the weather wasn’t so hot in Sydney ... Read more >

Tags: boat cruise, brewery, convicts, driving, ford falcon, walking

Photos: Tasmania

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 23 Dec 2013 | Photo Gallery

A Little Closer to Home in Western Australia

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 30 May 2013 | Views [447]

Touring the West Coast: First stop Perth.  Arrived late Friday night at John and Anntonia’s.  So great to have our own room and the bed was really comfy.  Thanks guys!!  Saturday we filled our bellies with delicious brekkie ... Read more >

Tags: cycling, freo, limestone, perth, rotto, snorkelling, whale sharks

Photos: A Little Closer to Home in WA

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 30 May 2013 | Photo Gallery

Touring the Red Centre

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 30 May 2013 | Views [474]

Easter 2013 a much anticipated trip to the Red Centre.  Early rise Friday morning for our flight to Alice Springs.  Arrived just in time to stock up on some snacks for the tour and chill by the pool with a few beers. “A dingo ate ... Read more >

Tags: alice springs, ayres rock, kings canyon, sunrises, sunsets

Photos: Touring the Red Centre

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 30 May 2013 | Photo Gallery

Noosa - James' Birthday

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 28 Sep 2012 | Views [389]

Friday morning the 28 th Sept Mr. Duggan woke to the smell of fresh homemade pancakes with chocolate, fresh strawberries and cream, YUM!  It was his 27 th birthday.  Next up opening presents.  The controversial PJ shorts were ... Read more >

Tags: birthday, boat, cake, fun, jet skiing

Photos: Noosa James' Birthday

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 27 Sep 2012 | Photo Gallery

The Low Down

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 15 Jul 2011 | Views [539]

What we’ve been up to! Caxton Street Seafood & Wine Festival 2011: Fantastic food and drink, glorious sunshine, fun entertainment and dancing in the street, what more can I say!?   Live beat boxing was class.   Would recommend to a ... Read more >

Tags: beaches, horse riding, nimbin, pbr 2011, pelicans, seafood, sunsets, sydney, taronga zoo, whale watching

Photos: The Low Down

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 15 Jul 2011 | Photo Gallery

Fraser Coast

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Views [488]

Well where to start, Fraser was amazing.   We had an unbelievable time.   Driving a huge 4x4 across open beaches and in through the rough forest terrain was so much fun, despite a few touch and go moments when I seriously thought that we were going ... Read more >

Tags: 4x4 driving, beaches, camping, dingoes, early mornings, fraser island, goon, lakes, nights sky, ship wrecks

Photos: Fraser Coast

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Photo Gallery

Photos: More Fraser Coast

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Photo Gallery

Moreton Bay

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Views [513]

Point Lookout Shark Feeding Frenzy:   Next stop, North Straddie.   Luckily we didn’t listen to the weather forecast which predicted rain and storms all weekend.   The weather was glorious.   According to Lonely Planet North Stradbroke Island ... Read more >

Tags: bait fish, beaches, north straddie island, sharks

Photos: Moreton Bay

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Photo Gallery

Down the Gold Coast

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Views [527]

Scouts Honour:   First weekend away since landing in Brisbane almost a month ago so we’re extremely excited!!!   After three trips up and down in the lift to load up our little Hyundai Getz rental car with all our camp gear, we’re good to go.... Read more >

Tags: glow worms, main beach, springbrook national park, surfers paradise, waterfalls

Photos: Down the Gold Coast

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Photo Gallery

Out and about in Brizzie

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Views [590]

Slainte :   So we all know St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all over the world but unfortunately when you’re in Queensland you don’t get the 17th off work so in true Irish style there’s a whole weekend dedicated to the cause instead plus everyone ... Read more >

Tags: cbd, jc slaughter falls, mount coot-tha, paddies day, storey bridge