North Sydney Olympic Pool : Swimming Under the Sydney Harbour Bridge

North Sydney Olympic Pool : Swimming Under the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Australia is a nation of swimmers. We love swimming and we seek it out when the temperature rises, the local swimming spot becoming a beehive of activity. Of course this could be the beach, the lake, the pool or even the dam. Parents are encouraged to take their children to lessons as early as possible, and schools usually …

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The Swanston Hotel Melbourne Grand Mercure – As Central As It Gets

The Swanston Hotel Melbourne Grand Mercure - As Central As It Gets

I’m notorious for leaving things to the last minute although I am trying to reframe it as the more positive and endearing “spontaneous” quality.  So of course, when it came to booking a few days in Melbourne in the New Year, I left the booking until a handful of days before we were due to arrive. Using …

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Daylesford Lake : A Family Fun Weekend Adventure

Daylesford Lake : A Family Fun Weekend Adventure

At the foothills of the Great Dividing Range there lies the town of Daylesford which is famed for its naturally occurring mineral springs. It is a town with a rich Swiss-Italian heritage with many of the early gold miners who arrived in town coming from Ticino region in Switzerland. We visit annually with my parents farm a short …

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A September Escape to Cronulla Beach – Who Said You Can’t Swim in Spring!

A September Escape to Cronulla Beach – Who Said You Can’t Swim in Spring!

Sydney isn’t exceptionally warm in Spring. It’s also not that cold. With nothing planned on a lazy Sunday morning, I decided to be a little spontaneous and take the kids to Cronulla so we could walk the Dog Walk and perhaps spot a dolphin or two. I was surprised to find parking right next to Cronulla Park. …

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