The Carnarvon region is your perfect destination if you’re looking for a place to experience natural wonders, extraordinary local history, and enjoy an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood while learning about the Gascoyne region’s Indigenous and colonial pioneering heritage. Did you know that Carnarvon produces the majority of Perth’s fruit and vegetables in…
Kaya/hello. I’m Wendy, a WA local of over 20 years. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Exmouth a few times and want to share my favourite experiences and activities with you. my #1 pick Swim with Whale Sharks – April to July Rating: 5/5⭐️ with over 1,400 reviews –Travellers’ Choice 2022Includes: To see all the…
Kaya/Hello, it’s Wendy here! If you’ve been following md for a while, you’ll know that I have a soft spot for the beaches of Western Australia. Having lived in this magnificent state since 2000, I’ve been fortunate enough to explore some of its most scenic spots. Today, I’m excited to talk about one of my…
Looking for information on things to do in Monkey Mia, Denham, and Shark Bay? Living in Perth for over 20 years, I’ve visited the Shark Bay area (including Monkey Mia) on numerous occasions. So, let me show you what I’ve enjoyed on my visits there. The Best Things To Do in Monkey Mia Shark Bay…
Lake Clifton is in the Peel region of Western Australia, in the Yalgorup National Park. It is most famous for its Thrombolites, which can be viewed from a wooden boardwalk lookout. Noorook Yalgorap is the Nyoongar name for Lake Clifton, who are the traditional owners of this land. The name changed to Lake Clifton in…
If you’re on your way to Kalbarri or driving from Perth to Exmouth, Northampton (or Mooniemia as it was originally known) is a good place to break up the journey. There are a few things to do in Northampton, WA, with it being registered as a Historic Town of Importance in 1993. Northampton was severely…
Are you looking for the best accommodation in Albany WA? This article breaks down the best choices for families, couples, plus the cheapest places to stay and my pick for luxury accommodation. Having lived in Perth for over twenty years, I have visited Albany numerous times, and always stayed in different accommodation. Tip: Accommodation gets…
Are you looking to find the best Dunedin tours from cruise ships? We stopped at Dunedin as part of our Australia New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Solstice and there are lots of different tours depending on interests and budget. Dunedin is the second-largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, after Christchurch. Archaeology suggests…
The Sounds were part of our Australia and New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Solstice, but what makes cruising The Sounds New Zealand spectacular? Most cruisers will tell you that sailing through Milford, Doubtful, and Dusky Sounds was the highlight of their New Zealand cruise, and Rudyard Kipling described it as the ‘eighth wonder of the…
Wondering what to do in a day in Hobart or what are the best Hobart cruise excursions? We were here for a day on Celebrity Solstice and enjoyed the history and natural beauty of Tasmania’s capital city. Hobart is Tasmania’s main cruise port due to it having the deepest harbour. As you arrive into Hobart,…
Elizabeth Quay has become a popular tourist attraction in Perth’s city centre. Visitors are drawn to this new waterfront urban development incorporating luxury hotels and eateries with stunning river and city views. You’ll find all sorts of things to do in Elizabeth Quay, from river cruises to water playgrounds. Living in Perth for over 20…
We live an hour from Lancelin and have made the day trip numerous times. One of our favourite things to do in this coastal town is exploring the Lancelin Sand Dunes. Wangaree, as Lancelin was initially called, was once a tiny fishing settlement and is now home to over 700 people. However, this number significantly…