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Wrist Warmers for winter travels in your own backyard. Travel blog posts are difficult to conjure up during these difficult days of Corona Virus and having our wings clipped for international travel. But…for those of you planning to explore the depths of our Land of Oz this winter, these wrist-warmers could be just what the Read More …
A visit to Keukenhof Tulip Gardens, Amsterdam, in springtime (April/May) will give you the chance to tiptoe through 7,000 flowering spring bulbs and challenge your eyes to see 800 different varieties of tulips! A visual feast of flowers, these gardens are one of the most photographed attractions in the world and it’s almost impossible to capture Read More …
Are you a lover of murals and street art? Moree in New South Wales is the place to visit if you are. First, head to the Visitor Information centre at 67 Alice Street, Moree and pick up a copy of “The Art Trails in the Moree Plains”. Opening hours are: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm; Sat, Sun & Read More …
Millmerran was our last stop before home (Brisbane) after six weeks of caravanning in South Australia. We’d heard about the historic murals and were keen to see them first hand. (Favourite town on the trip you ask? The picturesque seaside town of Coffin Bay where we shucked oysters straight from the beds in the ocean!) Read More …
Have you heard of the “Underground Motel” at White Cliffs, Outback New South Wales? This unique building was built for visitors to escape the scorching heat aboveground where Opal miners were in full swing in Outback Australia and worth a visit if you find yourself within cooee of the town. (The heat was such a Read More …
Mount Gambier, on the Limestone Coast of South Australia, was on the list for our (quick) South Australian road trip. With only a day and a half to fit as much in as possible we were on a mission! From Sinkholes to walking up to the rim of extinct volcanoes we gave Mount Gambier our best Read More …
Murphy’s Haystacks won’t give you hay-fever because they’re massive “inselbergs.” Oh – if you aren’t a geologist these mini mountains are pink granite creations. Working our way up the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia we stayed at Streaky Bay and did day trips from our base. Murphy’s Haystacks, AKA Australia’s very own Stonehenge, were first on Read More …
Eden was an enjoyable stop when caravanning down the rugged, but picturesque, south east coast of Australia. Eden is officially located on the Saphhire Coast and midway between Sydney and Melbourne. Note – Cruise ships regularly stop at Eden, so this post may be of interest to cruise lovers as well as caravanners.
You can never beat natural oysters plucked straight from the ocean – but this recipe adds a slight difference without an overpowering taste. Being richer in taste, you only need to allow two oysters each for your guests at Happy Hour! Enjoy.
Indulging in Coffin Bay Oysters had been a focal point for our South Australia road trip and we’d pre-booked a Tour with Oyster Bay HQ Note – there’s also a cafe/restaurant right above the waters on the Bay. Coffin Bay Oysters we’re coming to get you…..
