Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Exploring war memorials and museums dedicated to war was never high on my list, as I once believed they glorified conflict and fueled biased national pride. I casually dismissed the memorials scattered throughout the Australian towns I visited, without considering their true significance. However, a visit to the National ANZAC Centre in Albany, Western Australia …
Finding West Australia’s Giant Tingle Tree was on our Kid Bucket List when we explored the southern section of the state over the summer. We had heard that the base was big enough to drive a car through and we wanted to see it for ourselves. Found only in this part of the world, the …
Albany’s Historic Whaling Station holds a rich and controversial history, deeply intertwined with the region’s maritime heritage. Having visited Eden and explored the Davidson Whaling Station and Eden Killer Whale Museum we were keen to add it to our Albany bucket list and delve a little deeper into Australia’s whaling history. History of Whaling in …
Strawberry picking with kids in Perth, WA is perfect for the family seeking a delightful outdoor activity that combines fun, fresh air, and mouthwatering sweetness. Perth and its surrounding regions are home to numerous strawberry farms, offering an opportunity to indulge in the joy of hand-picking ripe and juicy strawberries straight from the fields. From …
When heading to Western Australia as a family we each provided our top Bucket List items. Sunshine’s only wish was to get the perfect selfie with a quokka on Rottnest Island. Sunshine spent a long time working out how to get the perfect selfie with a quokka on Rottnest Island, It became an obsession as …
Over the summer we found ourselves on a plane headed to Perth, with a trip to Cervantes high on our list of must-dos. You see, the Lobster Shack is one of the things to do in Cervantes Western Australia, and learning of its existence was one of the very reasons Tee was keen to cross …
Visiting Hamelin Bay with the kids was at the top of my Western Australian family adventure as we explored the southwestern part of the state. I have wanted to paddle with the sting rays and whilst I know I can do it close to our hometown of Sydney, the pristine waters of Hamelin Bay made …
With thousands of limestone spires rising out of the desert sands, the Pinnacles WA located in Nambung National Park in Western Australia offers a one-of-a-kind landscape that is both eerie and beautiful. Visiting the Pinnacles WA with kids is a must-see for any nature lover, with these fantastic, unique and otherworldly geological formations sure to …
Wave Rock immediately found itself on our Kid Bucket List when we booked a trip to Perth, Western Australia over summer. Incredibly, when discussing our trip with other travellers many attempted to talk us out of including it on our itinerary citing that it’s in the middle of nowhere, so far away, and has nothing …
When the kids were little, heading to our local lake to feed the ducks was one of our favourite activities. Initially, we would take the remainder of our loaf of bread, and take it in turns to rip the slices apart and throw them to the ducks, geese and other water birds. As it turns …
With social distancing now a thing across the world, and most Government travel advice to pause international travel for the moment, visiting museums and art galleries is tricky. But did you know that there are a plethora of places and spaces that offer virtual tours? Yes, 14 Australian Museums to Visit From Your Living Room! …
Picked right, the Strawberry is one of the most satisfying fruits to munch on. Across coastal Australia, you can find pick your own at a plethora of Strawberry farms. Strawberry picking each season has become one of our favourite activities with the kids. To help you find a Strawberry Farm where you can pick your …
Perth is said to be the most isolated metropolitan city in the world. It’s closer to Asia than it is to Canberra, and quite remote in comparison to all the other cities on our island continent. It is one of our favourite places to visit in Australia, boasting an incredible limestone coastline, great food, an …