Happy New Year! I’m back at my desk with a head full of ideas. Problem is: they turn out to be more like a tangle of Christmas lights than actual plans.
Category Archives: Travel Australia
10 days in the Bungle Bungles and East Kimberley
I’ve seen more of Australia in the past three years than I have in the past three decades, and the East Kimberley is definitely one of the highlights. We spent ten days in the region – visiting Lake Argyle, exploring the breathtaking Bungle Bungle Range, swimming at magical waterfalls at El Questro, and indulging in some remote luxury at the Berkeley River Lodge. It was just enough time for a taste of the Kimberley. We are already planning our next trip!
Ruined Dreams of Victoria Settlement
Crumbling brick buildings tell the story of the abandoned colonial outpost of Victoria Settlement – established in a remote Northern Territory inlet at Port Essington.
10 incredible things to do on Lord Howe Island
With its spectacular mountain scenery, coral reefs, migratory birdlife and native species found nowhere else on earth, Lord Howe Island – a two-hour flight from Sydney – could well be the ultimate holiday destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s the type of island where you’ll get more wear out of your hiking boots than your sequinContinue reading “10 incredible things to do on Lord Howe Island”
Driving from Brisbane to Karumba via Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill)
The road from Brisbane to the Gulf of Carpentaria takes you through the heart of Queensland – to iconic rivers, mystical gorges, historic pubs, drought-affected farmland and sites of frontier wars. There are places to gaze at the stars, to watch raptors riding the thermal currents, to hear the stories of the bush and to see the remains of dinosaurs that once roamed this terrain. We hitched up our Patriot camper trailer for an unforgettable 5,500km outback journey.
Remote oasis of Seven Spirit Bay – Review
The sun is setting on another glorious day in the Northern Territory’s remote Cobourg Peninsula, when a ripple of excitement breaks the gentle patter of the afternoon. Out on the picture-perfect bay, a large crocodile is silently cruising towards the mangroves – distinctive nostrils and eyes visible above the waterline. Welcome to Seven Spirit Bay. An oasis of luxury in this remote corner of Australia, where the real NT is never far away.
Tropical luxury at Orpheus Island Resort – Review
Whether you’re exploring by kayak, taking a picnic and heading out in a dinghy, or relaxing by the infinity pool with a glass of bubbles in hand, this tiny piece of paradise off the north Queensland coast will make you want to stay forever.
10 great things to do in Mission Beach
Visiting Mission Beach, on Tropical North Queensland’s Cassowary Coast? Check out where to eat, what to do and where to stay.
Time for the Top End
After three days in Kakadu, a night in Darwin and four nights at the Seven Spirit Bay lodge on the remote Cobourg Peninsula, I’m already planning my next trip to the Northern Territory.
Driving: Townsville to Cooktown via the Bloomfield Track
A 12 day road trip from Townsville to Cooktown and back down the Mulligan Highway. Unforgettable! Just add a few days at Orpheus Island for the perfect winter escape.
Julie Fison 