Australia

Adventurous and responsible family travel within Australia including road trip itineraries, must visit cities and significant landmarks.

Put your best foot forward at the Kingsley Grove Grape Stomp

 “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local and that’s kind of the same thing” Unknown Delighted squeals from participants, reacting to their first sensations of grapes squishing between their bare toes, created curious excitement amongst spectators at the recent Kingsley Grove Grape Stomp. It is not every day you have the opportunity to … Continue reading »

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GoGet Car Share – Convenience without the Commitment

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room. Anita Rodick ‘GoGet’ Car Share is designed for people who occasionally need the convenience of a vehicle, without the commitment of actually owning one. Australia’s first and largest national car sharing network, which provides flexibility … Continue reading »

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Family Road Trip to the Margaret River Region of Western Australia

“Don’t be concerned about reaching your destination. Enjoy the journey and the destination will take care of itself.” unknown How does this sound – lazy afternoons on the Margaret River wine trail, happily sampling a drop or two chosen by the friendly wine connoisseur at the cellar door, while admiring the spectacular Autumn colours covering … Continue reading »

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3 Refreshingly Raw and Real Cafe/Restaurants in Fremantle

You are what you eat. So don’t be fast, cheap, easy or fake. Unknown Here are my top three choices in and around the community of Fremantle (Freo) where you can go to nourish your body with refreshingly raw and real foods which leave you feeling a whole lot happier, contented and relaxed. Places where health-conscious parents … Continue reading »

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Sculptures By The Sea – A Gallery Of Images

 “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…” unknown There are 70 local, interstate and international artists presenting their work in this ‘sculpture park’ which, according to the Sculptures By The Sea website, makes this “one of the world’s largest free to the public events”. We joined hundreds of people wandering around enjoying the art with … Continue reading »

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‘Must Do’ when visiting Perth, WA

This weeks story is a rundown on how our family enjoyed a spur of the moment trip to Perth for the Easter holidays. It includes warnings about crazy buskers with whips and ends with a recount of lessons learned. It is a bit of a long story so read the post now, remember it’s here … Continue reading »

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