Where are the bodies buried, five quirky cemeteries to visit in Sydney
Sydney Cemeteries Worth A Detour make for an interesting day exploring the history of Sydney while enjoying the benign neglect of Gore Hill, inhaling the heady scents of nineteenth century roses at Rookwood Cemetery, taking in the panoramic views from
Where are the bones: Devonshire Street Cemetery a lost graveyard
Lost cemeteries and exhumed bodies. Sydney’s Grand Central Railway Station is built on the site of one of Sydney’s oldest burial grounds, the Devonshire Street Cemetery. Cemeteries sum up people’s lives in a few chiselled words. The
Fifteen great walks in Margaret River Region for families
Margaret River walks are nature, scenery and wildlife focus, not a winery in sight. Western Australia is enormous with nearly 2.6 million square kilometres. The mediterranean climate epitomises the Margaret River region making it a great year round
Ten favourite Queensland beaches
Seclusion, privacy and the beach with plenty of space for social distancing. Space to have the world of sand, sun and gentle sea waves to yourself. It is indulgent, romantic and a great way to restore energy when
Three favourite outback walks
Favourite things, the best walk ever belongs to an neverending list. The catalogue of the best walk, great walks, fabulous walks is endless. Another three favourites are guaranteed. And the current list does favour the Northern Territory as it was
Sport focused guided tours: sporting culture
Australia and its sporting culture Australia has a relatively small population versus its active participation at an international level. Sports participants can become national celebrities and even have museums, for instance cricketer Donald Bradman is an icon for sporting prowess and
Five favourite family beaches in Western Australia
What makes a great family beach? And where is the best family beach in Western Australia? Family beach requirements are clear pristine shallow water, with lifeguards to monitor water safety is a definite plus. Sand castle building is important as the
The Rocks, Sydney what to see & do
The Rocks, a former penal colony, narrow stone lanes, refurbished warehouses with picture perfect views of the Harbour let's get going and explore Sydney, The Rocks. The Rocks is my magnet consequently every trip to Sydney I am back, absorbing sights,
Three best walks, top three favourite places in Sydney
Why choose this walk? In the middle of suburbia is a reserve complete with a waterfall. The Richard Webb Reserve is a favourite as it’s a hidden gem in plain sight of the city centre. Tall eucalyptus, with their characteristic
Three best walks, top three favourite places in Melbourne
Why have I chosen this walk? Royal Botanic Gardens. Perhaps the garden explorer people mover is operating and you can be chilled out and simply be taken around the gardens in an electric vehicle or you can walk the gardens. No map