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Written by Brooke Wilson Anyone who knows me knows that I am absolutely not a morning person. And yet, for some reason, I agreed to a 6am start on a Sunday morning to go climb a mountain. The mountain in question is Mount Walsh, about 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Biggenden. Having never…

Written by Brooke Wilson Ah summer! Just a simple word that brings forth thoughts of warm, balmy nights, fresh breezes, and sitting by a pool with a cold drink in hand, surrounded by family and friends. What better way to enjoy this idyllic time than with a getaway to tropical North Queensland’s Port Douglas? North…

Written by Brooke Wilson A question I am commonly asked in my line of work is where has been my favourite place to travel to? Right up there in the podium finish definitely has to be the Cook Islands. With talk of international borders opening soon for tourism, now seems a good a time as…

Written by Jessica Palmer The plan was to paddle all the way over to the other side of Lake Cootharaba and explore the narrow canals of the Noosa Everglades system, one of only two everglades systems in the world. The other is found in Florida in the USA. However, things didn’t quite go to plan…

Written by Brooke Wilson A little closer to home this month, and a leisurely 90-minute drive north to just past Bundaberg lies Splitters Farm, a 160-acre property bursting at the seams with all sorts of animals, both domestic and native alike. From humble beginnings as a refuge for neglected or abandoned animals, Splitters Farm has…

Written by Brooke Wilson Not long returned home, a recent trip to my hometown of Toowoomba to visit family has given me much to be grateful for. Having grown up there, there is always the sense of nostalgia upon returning, and while I didn’t get out and about much this time, there is still plenty…

Written by Brooke Wilson It is hard to beat the serenity of sitting by the beach on a warm and sunny day, listening to the waves crashing on the shore, with a book in hand. While we are lucky to call our own patch of coast home, there is nothing quite like the secluded nature…

Written by Brooke Wilson As the weather cools down, and a chill settles in the air, we can either plot to escape the cold, or choose to embrace it. Embracing the cold comes with a sense of adventure, so this month we are heading far south to Thredbo, nestled in the heart of the Snowy…

Written by Brooke Wilson I think we can all agree that Hervey Bay is a wonderful little pocket of paradise that we are lucky enough to call home. Crystal clear calm waters, relaxed coastal lifestyle, a plethora of cafes and restaurants, the whales in winter, and of course, World Heritage listed Fraser Island right on…