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Sydney Getaway as a Family of Four

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Sydney Getaway as a Family of Four

Woohoo the strict restrictions started melting away, so we were off on our first family of four getaway. The destination, Sydney! Dean and I love Sydney, so we were excited to take our girls on a little family getaway down there. Zara has been on ... -> Read more

Sydney Getaway as a Family of FourVeronika Wickham2022-07-04T02:20:46+00:00

Weekend in Burleigh Heads

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Weekend in Burleigh Heads

The Gold Coast is one of Queensland's most popular holiday destinations. With picture perfect beaches, great surf, shopping, dining, theme parks and a huge selection of accommodation to choose from, the Gold Coast is an easy choice. Many holiday makers flock to the strip of ... -> Read more

Weekend in Burleigh HeadsDean Wickham2021-11-10T00:18:33+00:00

Driving the Crown Range Road from Queenstown to Wanaka

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Driving the Crown Range Road from Queenstown to Wanaka

Wanaka is a fantastic alternative to the very popular tourist town of Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. Like Queenstown, Wanaka is situated in a beautiful position on a glacial lake surrounded by stunning mountains. There are excellent facilities, an easily walkable town ... -> Read more

Driving the Crown Range Road from Queenstown to WanakaDean Wickham2021-05-13T01:41:20+00:00

Farmstay in the Noosa Hinterland

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Farmstay in the Noosa Hinterland

The past year has turned out to be a year of lockdowns and cancelled holidays. In 2020 it seemed like we may be locked up for good. We were lucky here in Australia, however, and after a while things began to open up again as ... -> Read more

Farmstay in the Noosa HinterlandDean Wickham2021-05-04T01:39:42+00:00

Fun in the Snow – Coronet Peak, New Zealand

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Fun in the Snow – Coronet Peak, New Zealand

A dream of mine has always been to play in snow. Thanks to New Zealand, that dream was finally fulfilled. I'm from Queensland in Australia, which has a hot, humid climate, so the freezing cold is SO very appealing. My amazing hubby who likes to ... -> Read more

Fun in the Snow – Coronet Peak, New ZealandVeronika Wickham2021-04-03T13:30:28+00:00

The Spectacular Hooker Valley in New Zealand

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The Spectacular Hooker Valley in New Zealand

New Zealand is filled with amazing walks, ranging from short strolls to multi day hikes. One of the most popular and easily accessible hikes is the Hooker Valley Track in Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park. This interesting trail makes its way up the Hooker Valley through ... -> Read more

The Spectacular Hooker Valley in New ZealandDean Wickham2021-03-31T11:37:35+00:00

Wine Tasting in Queenstown, New Zealand

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Wine Tasting in Queenstown, New Zealand

New Zealand is well know for their wine, and as wine enthusiasts we knew we were going to love it here. We only had a few days, but we made sure to include some wine tasting in Queenstown. Wineries in Queenstown There is an incredible ... -> Read more

Wine Tasting in Queenstown, New ZealandVeronika Wickham2021-03-31T11:52:43+00:00

A Day in Toowoomba, Queensland

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A Day in Toowoomba, Queensland

Deciding not to waste another day off together we hopped in the car and headed for Toowoomba. Located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia, the city of Toowoomba is a 90 minute drive from the Brisbane city area. Known as 'The Garden City' ... -> Read more

A Day in Toowoomba, QueenslandVeronika Wickham2021-04-04T03:31:58+00:00

Jet boating in Queenstown, New Zealand

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Jet boating in Queenstown, New Zealand

I am not one to actively go out of my way to seek out an adrenaline rush on holiday or at home. But when you go to Queenstown in New Zealand you do not want to be labelled as a chicken for not doing at ... -> Read more

Jet boating in Queenstown, New ZealandVeronika Wickham2021-04-04T10:19:13+00:00

Driving from Christchurch to Mount Cook, New Zealand

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Driving from Christchurch to Mount Cook, New Zealand

If there is one ideal way to see New Zealand, it would have to be a self driving holiday. New Zealand is a country to be explored and discovered on your own. Hiring a car or campervan will allow you to go where ever you ... -> Read more

Driving from Christchurch to Mount Cook, New ZealandDean Wickham2021-04-04T10:47:11+00:00