It has been nearly seven years since I stepped off the plane in Auckland for what turned out to be …
Visit Cape Tribulation – From The Rainforest To The Ocean
To the north of Cairns (where I had the most amazing first scuba experience) lies the small, trendy town of Port …
Where to find Platypus – Eungella National Park
Of all the species on my Australian wildlife bucket list, I thought the platypus would be the most difficult to find. …
Fraser Island – 7 Hours In Heaven
Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, sits just 10km off the Queensland coast. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage …
Wandering Kings Canyon In The Australian Outback
As iconic, world-famous landmarks go, Uluru is hard to beat. It’s size and location, amazing history and cultural significance makes for an …
My 10 Favourite Hikes in the World
I love hiking. It’s pretty much the only exercise I actually enjoy, so I try to do as much as …
Held Captive: Why Fremantle Prison is a Perth Must-Do
The story of Fremantle Prison, built between 1851 and 1859, lies at the heart of Western Australia’s Convict Era. If …
My Top 10 Wildlife Encounters Around The World
In case you hadn’t noticed, I’m a zoologist. Animals are my passion (aside from travel) and form a huge part …
3 Days in Wellington: NZ’s Cool Little Capital
I picked the wrong time of year to visit the Kiwi Capital back in 2014. Autumn was in full force, …
Why You Need to Volunteer with the Monkey Mia Dolphins
Have you ever experienced a moment so amazing that you’re almost bursting with excitement, but you’re forced to keep a …
My Top Experiences in Australia – 5 Perfect Places
Fourteen months, four states, one territory, approximately 25,000km travelled. While I would never say I’m an expert, or that I’ve …
Paronella Park – A Queensland Must-Do
In the Atherton Tablelands, next to the Mena Creek waterfall, there lie abandoned “castles” nestled in a small patch of …