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“It is better to travel well than to arrive”, -Buddha

Glen Erin & Hanging Rock

For lovers of the wine country scene,  this setting is a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding or simply to re…

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Singapore

Beautiful clean Singapore.

Found it easy to catch the tram from the airport to Marina Bay Sands.
The  vi…

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Master Toddy’s Gym in Bangkok

Big Bangkok

On our way to another country we stopped in Bangkok for a couple …

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Muay Thai in Phuket

There is so much to do in Phuket, so many activities, tours, entertainment and non stop fun.

We were there for the Muay Thai culture and …

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Castra Falls Circuit

I honestly think we may have missed some of the scenery from what I’ve seen in other peoples photos but what we did see was beautiful cas…

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Coles Beach

A Christmas Eve surf with family and friends in typical Aussie form

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Coles Beach 2

Good beach for beginners and sometimes pros in the winter when the weather gets quite rough

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Lake Barrington

There is plenty of space for a familiy get together on this lake.

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Dip Falls

The sound, the energy and the power of Dip River pouring down a wide 30 metre high slope of dark hexagonal basalt lava, after a week of heav…

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Kimberley Lookout

This moderate hike guides you (on some very well maintained tracks) to different lookouts overlooking the Sheffield township and surrounding…

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Archers Knob

A beautiful winters day walk through the Narawntapu National Park with well marked tracks and plenty of wildlife to encounter as you make yo…

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Redwater Creek Falls

A short walk to a little creek (it hadn’t rained much prior), lots of caves and some fungi

The autumn colour look amazing through the t…

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The Crazy Duck

Maybe it’s the delicious food (with lots of gluten free options) or the ocean views, or the kind staff or the walks you can take after a b…

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Seahorse World

Did you know that seahorses are the only creatures on the planet where the male gives birth?
Learn more about these magical little beauties…

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Saltshaker Restaurant

A quick trip through the East Coast on the way back from Hobart, found us at this beautiful little restaurant in Swansea

The food was del…

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Mount Farrell

The track starts off a little steep and then turns into a muddy goat track.
From there onward there is a bit …

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Fossil Bluff

The cutest little 10 minute walk

Looking out to Wynyard, as far as Burnie and Wivenhoe all the way around to the beautiful countryside an…

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Byron Bay

Australia’s most easterly point and famous for its iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse

Byron Bay is also known for its spectacular beaches and…

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Oatlands

What a beautifully preserved historical little town

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Cataract Gorge Reserve

Ride the chair lift across the basin to eat a meal, snack and/or have a beverage at the Gorge Restaurant while the peacocks, peahens and pea…

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Montezuma Falls

Couldn’t have picked a better day

It took 1.5 hours to bike ride from the car park to the falls, this includes stopping at the cave for…

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Tasmanian Arboretum

Such a peaceful, beautiful place to have a light lunch, a lovely walk through the botanic garden of trees and fauna, and of course trying th…

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Rocky Cape

Love exploring the little tracks (there are longer walks) at Rocky Cape’s National Park

Learning about aboriginal history
while taking…

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The Rosebery Golf Course

You’ve got to love wandering about on a well manicured golf course, breathing in the fresh air on a beautiful sunny day having a round wit…

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Phoenix Gorge Canyoning

What an awesome experience

This is definitely a different but exciting way to experience the World Heritage wilderness at Cradle Mountain…

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Andamooka

Loved this little outback place, 20minutes from Roxby Downs

Surprisingly we found a museum, a display of old miners huts, a beautiful cem…

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Nimbin

The little hippie haven full of rainbows and hemp

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Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm

The food here is delicious and you can enjoy a nice little stroll around the farm  to top it off

There is a range of raspberry assortme…

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Don Heads

One of the many wonderful things about living in Tasmania is that even when you are a little too time poor to go on the many beautiful hikes…

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Little Penguins

How cute are the Little Penguins on Lillico Straight just outside Devonport

It was hard to get good footage as we didn’t want to distur…

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Organ Pipes National Park

Organ Pipes National Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri People

It is located a…

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Noosa Blue Resort

So happy to have the penthouse suite as our home for 5 nights

Loved the convenient short walk to Hastings Street where some of Noosa’s …

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Noosa National Park

It was a beautiful walk on this morning to Hell’s Gates through Noosa’s National Park
There is a few more walks to explore with gorgeou…

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Mount Coolum

Coolum’s summit was worth every bit of the steep 50 minute return trek

Mount Coolum is a laccolith, formed when a dome-shaped bulge of …

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Mount Gnomon

A fantastic little mountain for first time hikers, about 2 hours return

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Barn Bluff

What an amazing hike to the top of Barn Bluff!

Started hiking from Ronny Creek car park at 7.20am and got back around 6pm. This time incl…

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Wing’s Wildlife Park

Over 150 different species of Australian native wildlife are being cared for at this family owned wildlife park.

Such a lovely thing to d…

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Devils Gullet & Parsons Falls

On your way to Parsons Falls be sure to stop at Devils Gullet, this view is amazing in all seasons

Hidden away like a little private oasi…

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Mount Read

After work shenanigans

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Cradle Mountain adventures

The intention was to hike to Barn Bluff but the bad weather rolled in just passed kitchen hut so we took a left and hiked up Little Horn ins…

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Minnow Falls

This hike is quite an adventurous one, climb up ladders, rope, a cave and more….. very interesting

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Bell Mountain

A very short but very steep little hike to the summit with amazing 360 degree views

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Dasher Falls

We stopped and asked a local farmer for directions to this one but once we found the sign it was a short walk in to see this amazing gorge

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Spray Tunnel

An old tunnel on an old mine site

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Guide Falls

A quick 10 minute drive from Ridgley will get you to these pretty little falls

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Trial Harbour

This west coast town can certainly build up some waves from the roaring 40’s

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St Patrick Head

This Easy Coast view is spectacular!
This day wasn’t as clear as it could have been but still beautiful

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Leven Canyon

A lovely easy track to see the river from a high platform, you can do the circuit, there is quite a few stairs to go up or down depending in…

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Table Cape Tulip Farm

Fields of blossoming tulips is a colourful site to see this time of the year at Table Cape

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Alum Cliffs

A nice historical shirt walk this one, there’s always much to learn about our aboriginal history

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Queenstown

This little old mining town has a lot of history and good views to be discovered

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Dial Range

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

This challen…

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Bruny Island

The Endorfun trail run is a 17.6km loop run on the labilladiere peninsula

The scenery is absolutely stunning and made the run all the mor…

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Tasmanian Wing Chun Academy

Training for a black belt and learning how to make YouTube’s are about as hard to learn as each other lol

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Tasmanian Wing Chun Academy

I was looking forward to this day from the time I watched ‘Karate Kid’ when I was 10!
Unfortunately I was not feeling the best on this …

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Tasmanian Wing Chun Academy

Love to be there watching my training partners reach their goals

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Tasmanian Wing Chun Academy

Things that help me with back pain

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Game Changers Theory

Everyone is entitled to an opinion   …..
and to practice making YouTubes lol

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Hybrid Training Centre

Day 1 – cage work with Gerry Young, Takedowns with Priscus Fogagnolo and no gi training with Nat Frankcombe

We are very lucky to have mar…

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Hybrid Training Centre 2

Day 2 – Another highly enjoyable day with more amazing coaches

MMA with Rob Wilkinson, Muay Thai with Jacob Gelston and boxing with Jack …

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Devonport Colour Run

Colour runs are a lot of fun, kids love it too

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Devonport Glow Run

This annual event is a lot of fun for the whole family! Keep an eye out for next year and don’t miss out.

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The Launceston Boxing and MMA Club

It’s good to support our Tassie fighters

Welldone Shaun Etchell

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Phantom Coast Classic

Love watching these brave surfers compete

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Holm Oak Vineyard

Pick your own cheese, dips, biscuits and meat for your platter, enjoy a wine tasting in front of the fire place, feed the pig if you want to…

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Granville Harbour

The wind farm, big waves, camping, climies track, fishing, motorbike riding, beautiful sunsets, clear night sky ….. there’s plenty to do…

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Tasmanian Bjj Gathering 2021

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the biggest growing sports in the world, so many benefits to yiur health and well-being.

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Bellringer Games

The Bellringer games launch was a hoot!
Come train at this place, there’s always fun to be had 🙂

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TWCA Will Machado Belt Grading

What a fantastic BJJ grading to be part of at this academy and watch an amazing guy get his black belt!

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TWCA Talent Show

This place has so much to offer!!
5 different styles of Martial Arts, fitness classes, a 24 hour gym, private tuition, competitions in-hou…

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Sip Paint Create with Amanda

This was a hoot!!
Thank you to Amanda (and a few beverages lol) for bringing out our creative side and showing us a really fun night.

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The Ulverstone Gym

Discover what suits you in the world of Martial Arts at the TWCA
With 5 different styles of Martial Arts to choose from along with fitness …

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Tasmanian Bjj Gathering 2022

The annual Will Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition was a hoot!
Held at The Ulverstone Gym home to the Tasmanian Wing Chun Academy this…

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Buttons Brewing

What a beautiful place on the water to take your friends on the weekend for drinks and music

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Ross Running Festival

Running through the historic town of Ross is a beautiful experience every time

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Bannons Bridge

Waterfalls ready to be discovered

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Mount Gnomon Farm

What a lovely spot to enjoy some drinks, food and live music with friends for Oktoberfest
The rain certainly didn’t put a damper on the …

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Wee Georgie Wood

This 1924 steam locomotive will take you on a 20 minute return ride past the beautiful lake and the local houses

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Tullah Lakeside Lodge

This lakeside lodge is just as beautiful in the summer as it is in the winter

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Liffey Falls

Walk through the beautiful rainforest to these multi-level falls nestled in deep, mossy forest beneath the spectacular Great Western Tiers.

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Stitt River Falls

A very quick 2 minute walk to see this waterfall from the side

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Legion Fights

What a fun night of Muay Thai fights

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Red Hot Sunmer Tour

Love going to this concert every year! Always a great line-up

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Heathfield Suite

Love staying at the Country Club Casino, it has a variety of good accommodation, nice restaurants, a golf course, obviously a casino and som…

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Rozewood Suite

Enjoyed spending a couple of nights in this beautiful suite over looking the golf course (which is being done up at the time we stayed here)…

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Hollybank Wilderness Adventures

Had a good time Ziplining, looking forward to coming back and having some fun on the Tree Ropes

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Hollybank Wilderness Adventures 2

Third visit to this place and still more trips to go.
This time was the rope course. We did the green, blue 1 and blue 2 courses, next will…

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Peppers Silo Hotel

Absolutely beautiful! The rooms, the staff, the food, the bar, the gym, social areas, hair saloon, spa treatments, river views and a short w…

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Peppers Silo Hotel 2

Sitting next to the Tamar and North Esk rivers, on the outskirts of Launceston CBD, this is one of my favourite places to stay when visiting…

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Tamar Valley Wine Tours

It was so nice being picked up and dropped off back at our hotel by our lovely host Kieren, so we could relax and enjoy tasting the beautif…

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Waterfront Cafe & Mini Golf

A beautiful spot right next to the water to enjoy some food and drink or play some mini golf.

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Penguin Beer Co

Nice place for beers/drinks, food and live music right on the water

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Black Bluff

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Started at T…

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Saint Valentines Peak

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our Spring C…

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Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

Great place to stay, 10 minute walk to the centre of town, the rooms are nice, the pool and outside area is lovely

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Whitehaven Beach

Half hour seaplane ride from Hamilton Island, spent an hour on the beach drinking champagne and swimming, it was the best!

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Airlie Beach

Beautiful place 🙂 lots of good food and music to enjoy

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Whitsundays Appartments

Fantastic spacious appartments, good pool and spa, short walk to the marina and even shorter to the beach

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Reef World Pontoon Adventure

Lots of fun options to do on the pontoon; snorkel, dive, a helicopter ride, glass bottom boat ride, the underwater observatory, eat, drink a…

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Hamilton Island

Even in the monsoon season it doesn’t stay raining for long. So beautiful here, it’s a must visit!

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Rosebery Station Walk

A lovely short scenic 1.5km return walk with little hills but a good walking track

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Mount Montgomery

Great medium grade hike, took us 2 hours return with a food and photo stop at the top

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Mount Duncan

We drove from the Gnomon car park to the base of the mountain. Took 45 minutes to get to the top, it was very steep but worth the view

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Beechford & North East Coast Tasmania

Some very beautiful camping spots along this coast

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East Coast

Picture perfect!
Make sure to take some photos when you visit Tasmania’s pristine East Coast

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Little Blue Lake

The result of an old tin mine has left behind a rich coloured Blue Lake which tourist now flock to see.

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Mantra Charles Hotel

Stayed in this lovely room for a night, got a complimentary bottle of wine and it was a short walk to the mall and restaurants

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Oldaker Falls

Many times over many years I have visited the Burnie park and I did not know there was a waterfall here.

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Boat Harbour

One of the most beautiful blue coloured beaches I’ve ever seen.

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Mount Murchison

Stunning views on a good day

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Phillips Falls

A short 20 minute return walk from Cockatoo Road to see this beauty

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Tin Spur Falls

Quite a steep little track with plenty of spiders but a lovely waterfall.

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Devonport Giant Christmas Fun Run

The Giant Devonport Christmas run was a hoot! Plenty of entertainment and really cool medals

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Mount Roland

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

For our Summ…

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Ride Challenge 56km

We took 4 rides to complete our NSE 56km Ride Challenge, riding from The Ulverstone Gym to Turners Beach and on the last ride we stopped at …

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Turners Beach Berry Patch

We often visit the Berry Patch and plan to keep it that way 🙂
Not only is the service and food amazing but it is a different experience e…

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Preston Falls aka Delaney Falls

I honestly don’t know what the storey is with this, Preston Falls and Delaney Falls are the same thing … apparently Preston Falls was th…

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Waratah

This little town is beautifully clean and tidy and seems to take pride in their surroundings. The town also has an amazing waterfall which I…

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Philosopher Falls

Just 10 minutes down the road from Waratah is the spectacular teach to Philosopher Falls, The flora looks amazingly untouched and is picture…

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Nelson Falls

A very well maintained 20 minute return path leading to a beautiful waterfall.

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Spoin Kopf lookout

A quick 10 minute walk to see a 360 degree view of Queenstown and it’s silver hills.

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Pearl Creek Falls

A little tricky to find the track but worth a look at this little waterfall and the track is an easy 20 minutes return walk.

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Henty Glacier Erratics State Reserve

An interesting little stop on the Lyell highway 10 minutes before you reach Queenstown

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Lilydale Falls

A quick 20 minute return walk on a well maintained track to 2 beautiful little waterfalls.

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The Brooke Street Market Restaurant & Bar

We stopped here for a quick couple of beautiful cocktails as it was across the street from our hotel and down the road from Salamanca.
We c…

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Mount Paris Dam

Roughly a 10 minute drive from Derby, this old dam wall built over the cascade river is hidden away in the rain forest.

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In The Hanging Garden

A really good spot to go for after work drinkies and yummy food. Gorgeous setting.

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The Brown Bear

This is a beautiful little cafe with lovely food, the favourite being the kids platter! They loved it!

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Melita Honey Farm

Stopped in here for an ice cream (which was amazing) and got a surprise at how wonderful this honey shop is. So many different honey product…

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Verona Devonport

One of my most favourite places to eat in Tasmania. Have been here quite a lot of times over the last 3 years and have enjoyed every single …

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Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary

I’ve never seen so many devils in the one place 🙂
What a fantastic animal park. There were plenty of animals to see, pat and feed, even…

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Eastford Creek Vineyard

One of Tassie’s most beautiful vineyards, had a wonderful day listening to live music, eating nice food while drinking Eastford Creek’s …

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Run Devonport

10 years of participating in one of the best Fun Run events on the North West coast

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Byron Bay 33rd Bluesfest day 1&2 

Day 1 and 2 Byron Bay’s amazing Bluesfest 2022

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Byron Bay 33rd Bluesfest day 3 

Day 3 at Byron Bay’s amazing Bluesfest 2022

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Byron Bay 33rd Bluesfest day 4 

Day 4 at Byron Bay’s amazing Bluesfest 2022

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Skypoint

Australia’s highest observation deck in the beautiful Surfers Paradise

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Ripleys Believe It or Not

The fun museum full of wacky facts and activities for the whole family

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The Tax Centres Great Train Race

The Great Train race is a fun run that starts at the Don Railway and goes to Coles beach return while trying to beat the train on a 7km trac…

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Don River Railway

Relax with a 30min return train trip on the historic
Melrose Line, taking in views of the township of Don and areas of historic value to th…

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Highfield Historic Site

Love the views from this amazing homestead, well worth a tour
Beautiful place to host a wedding

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The Waterfront

A nice clean room facing the water, at a nice price of $138 for the night

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Cradle Mountain

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our 2022 Aut…

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The Forshore

Every time we’ve been to this place it’s been a gorgeous sunny day.
The menu is delicious, the staff are lovely and nothing beats eatin…

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Mountain Mumma Cafe & Pizza

Sheffield aka the town of murals! This beautiful little rural town also has some fantastic little cafe like Mountain Mumma, we have been her…

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Sheffield

Come to this rural town of beautiful murals painted by very talented artist, enjoy delicious food at the cafes shop at Slaters and enjoy the…

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Ladle & Leaf Cafe

Very excited to see the Ladle & Leaf is now open! we have sampled quite a few of Alex’s amazing recipes and love the fresh, clean, tasty f…

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Monsoon Tapas Cafe and Restaurant

The service was lovely, the presentation of the food was exceptional and the taste was divine!

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Ben Lomond Snow Sports

Winter is here! so It’s time for the winter fun to begin!

From the ground below it looked as there wasn’t going to be any snow about,…

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Ben Lomond

As fun and pritty Ben Lomond can be covered in snow, it was lovely to explore the hills in the spring time and see the scenic views, little …

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Links Restaurant

Its hard to find buffets these days!
Located up stairs at the Country Club Casino is where you can find the classic 80s all you can buffet,…

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NSE Winter Solstice Swim

The winter solstice is an ancient pagan holiday known for rituals and traditions that celebrate nature and setting one’s intentions for the …

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Windows On Westella

Had a lovely ladies day lunch at Windows on Westella, been here a few times and the food is always lovely with lots of gf options.
We booke…

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Samuel Pepy’s Cafe

100% Gluten Free! We come here often when in Launceston as it’s so good to be able to eat anything on the menu! We have also been to a cou…

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Ralphs Falls

Accidentally ended up here while looking for a different waterfall lol that’s Tasmania for you. It took less than 1 hour to walk the circu…

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Hotel Mercure

Great location! A short stroll to the centre of the city!

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Dove Lake circuit

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our Challeng…

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Meander Falls

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our Challeng…

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Queen Victoria Museum

A nice little museum with plenty of activities for the kids and a planetarium

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Mr. Hive Kitchen & Bar

Located in the Crown Casino, beautiful food, service and atmosphere.

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Will Machado Bjj Championships 2022

The annual Gathering for Will Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu participants to show off their skills and have a fantastic day.

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The Woodhouse Restaurant

Very nice food, lots of GF options, service was lovely and there is some beautiful areas to sit at inside.

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City Edge South Melbourne Apartment Hotel

Nice room and a short walk to the casino and sport centres

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The Vault Cafe Bar

Have had a few delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner meals here, such a lovely place.
I liked eating outside looking down at Gutteridge Gar…

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Art Hotel on York

If walls could talk, I’m sure this uniquely renovated hotel would have many stories to tell, luckily the staff are kind enough to share s…

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Tasmania Zoo

Had a lovely family day out at Tasmania’s Zoo, learning about animals from different parts of the world and interacting with them

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Quamby Bluff

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our Challeng…

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Burnie 10

The 5th Burnie 10 I’ve done. It’s such a good atmosphere with hundreds of runners who come from all over Australia.

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Hogarth Falls

Situated in Strahan, this is a 1.2km walk through gorgeous rain forest on a very well maintained board walk track (mostly) beside wild runni…

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Target Golf

What a fun ladies day out at Target Golf in Forth. Thanks to our coach for the tips and helping us to get our golf on.

From beginners to …

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Wandle falls

If you are heading to Waratah or Wynyard from the Waratah way, be sure to stop off and take a look at this beautiful cascade

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Dixie Blue Cafe

Stopped here after hiking Projection Bluff for a light snack. A very lovely place inside ad also just as lovely to take some ice cream acros…

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Thirlstane Golf Course

What a lovely golf course
Had some lessons from my sister and played a good 9 holes
Saw a platypus and lots of interesting species of bi…

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Projection Bluff

A lovely 3-4 hour return walk, starts off steep and then reaches the top, where you can go in many different directions along the plains and…

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Woomera

I love the desert! There’s something about the open space, heat and sunsets that really pull on my heart strings!

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New Pelion Hut

Starting from the Arm River track car park, this 11 hour return hike took us through the beautiful changing scenery of mountains, lakes wate…

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Mount Dial

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our Challeng…

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Mount Dial

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our Challeng…

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Devonport Country Club

A beautiful course to have a round of golf on and then then top it off with a delicious lunch. This our first visit here and we plan to come…

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Hive

Visited this nice little museum with a small art gallery and a science centre. Will go back to see the planetarium and cafe next trip.

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Cockatoo Island

One of many islands to visit when in Sydney is cockatoo island. There is lots of history to explore while taking in the amazing views of the…

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Sydney Bridge Climb

What an amazing experience!
If you are ever in Sydney, please consider this.
This was the ‘summit’ tour, up one side on the bridge to…

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Lost Falls

Even after a good few days of rain, there wasn’t any waterfall and hardly any in the rock pools.
What would have been an amazing view of…

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Meetus Falls

This waterfall was roughly a long 20k’s return from the main highway on a gravel road but the walk was short.

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Mount Claude & Mount Vandyke

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our Challeng…

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Stanley Wine Bar

After walking around The Stanley Nut, we decided to go for a well deserved beverage and to our surprise we stepped back in time when we ente…

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Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple

Visited this temple on the ‘Discover Nadi Tour’, beautiful art work / colours.

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Garden of The Sleeping Giant

Visited these lovely gardens on the ‘Discover Nadi Tour’

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Sabeto Mud Pool Hot Springs

This was a lot of fun! Cover yourself on mud and jump into 3 different hot pools.
Visited here on the ‘Discover Nadi Tour’.

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Cloud 9

A ‘must do’ while in Fiji.
Drink cocktails, eat pizza, snorkel or enjoy all the other water activities and soak up the sun.

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Cruisin Fiji

What a fantastic day this was!
Visited 3 islands, first was a beautiful sand bar that we snorkelled around, second was a gorgeous blue bea…

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Zip Line Fiji

16 Zip Lines through a beautiful tropical forest and 3 Abseils, 1 of them was down into a very deep cave.
Well worth it!
Finished off wit…

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Fiji Culture Village

This was a ‘must do’ in Fiji!
We were welcomed with the beautiful sounds of the Fijian people.
Had a guided tour through a replica Vi…

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Malamala Beach Club

Take me back!
Another ‘must do’ in Fiji!
Only half hour boat ride from Denarau Marina.
Sunbake! Drink! Snorkel! Repeat!
Such a bea…

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Double Tree Resort by Hilton

A very lovely resort and the people were kind.

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Clover Hill Cellar Door

This place is stunning!
Hidden amongst other wineries and fresh produce farms, this is the place to sit back, relax, taste the Clover Hill…

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Willow Court Asylum

Enjoyed hearing about the Asylum’s ‘nearly’ 200 year old history and the sorts of ex convicts, lunatics, staff and innocent people it …

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New Norfolk Holiday Apartments

New Norfolk is a beautiful place and staying at the Holiday Apartments gave us the opportunity to have beautiful views for our stay. The apa…

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Three Falls Circuit & Endorfun Run

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our Challeng…

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Tyrian Apartments

A hotel worth staying at!
We had our own little balcony, tv in lounge room and bedroom, kitchen and nice bathroom,.
The highlight was the…

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Will Machado BJJ Championships 2023

The annual Gathering for Will Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu participants to show off their skills and have a fantastic day.

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The Great Stupa

The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, being built near Bendigo Australia, is 50 metres square at its base and nearly 50 metres high. This…

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Reliquaire

It doesn’t matter how many times you visit this shop, you always want to visit again and discover the magical, ever-changing wonderland t…

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Alchymia Distillery

Came across this gorgeous little place by accident and glad we did. Absolutely love the scenery! Looking to the south across the green lush …

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Travelodge

Nice hotel, perfect location if you are spending time in Docklands. We caught a bus from the Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station, to…

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ArtVo

This is a lot of fun! Took us a few snaps to get into it but then got a little creative.

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Glowgolf

Putt putt golf in the dark, very fun!

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The Nut

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Lee Archer Cave

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Island State Brewing

Love popping in here for a drink and / or something to eat, lots of yummy GF options,
watching the sun go down behind the Dial range somet…

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Spreyton Cider Co

Great place for functions!

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Black Cow

The very best restaurant in Launceston for steak hands down!
We keep going back here time and time again are always satisfied!

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Launceston Distillery

Situated at the airport, this place has a lot of history, good tasting whiskey and a very awesome woman who will tell you all you need to kn…

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Wingtons Glamping

This is a ‘must stay’ accommodation place at Clarence Point.
A tent decked out with a bed, bbq on the veranda looking out to the Tamar …

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Delamere Vineyard

A little bit rainy for Vinyl in Vines at Delamere Vineyard, it was still a beautiful place to see and sit down for a picnic listening to the…

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Sinapius Cellar Door

Tried 8 of their wines and I can honestly say I loved them all! and will be ordering a bottle next time I’m at the Black Cow for dinner.

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Old Kempton Distillery

Stopped off at this beautiful Distillery heading to Hobart from the East Coast and very happy we did.
Our guide was very informative and to…

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Bulls and Bands

Tasmania’s first Rodeo for 2024 kicked off in Carrick with loads of bull riders, a few barrel races and bands to top the night off.

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Devils Gullet & Parsons Falls 2

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381 Cremorne Hotel

Found this hotel on bookings.com.
Booked it because it was in walking distance to the John Cane Arena and Rod Lava Arena. The train and tr…

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Old Melbourne Gaol

Between 1842 and its closure in 1929 the gaol was the scene of 133 hangings including Australia’s most infamous citizen, the bushranger Ned …

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Yarra Botanica

Popped in to this beautiful floating bar and eatery at Southbank Promenade a couple of times, one for a tasty beverage and another time for …

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GoBoat Melbourne

So much fun!!
You get used to steering after you go under a few bridges and dodge a few paddlers and other boats lol
It was great to see M…

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Koybaa Camp Ground

A nice spot out at Bakers Beach to camp, close to the beach, has toilets and heaps of wildlife to see.

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Thorsby Tunnel

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

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The Tasmanian Arboretum

Such a beautiful place all year round.
The volunteers who look after this garden do an amazing job!

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Holey Moley

Lots of FUN
Mini Golf with optional beverages, food and laughs.
There is also Escape Rooms and Karaoke Rooms.

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Yering Farm wines

Visted this beautiful winery while on tour with TeePee Tours, that we booked through ‘Viator’ which was called ‘laid back small group …

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Tokar Estate

Visted this goegeous winery while on tour with TeePee Tours, that we booked through ‘Viator’ which was called ‘laid back small group Y…

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Hubert Estate

Visted this beautiful winery while on tour with TeePee Tours, that we booked through ‘Viator’ which was called ‘laid back small group …

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Four Pillars Gin Distillery

Visted this lovely Gin Distillery while on tour with TeePee Tours, that we booked through ‘Viator’ which was called ‘laid back small g…

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Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

Visted this yummy chocolate factory while on tour with TeePee Tours, that we booked through ‘Viator’ which was called ‘laid back small…

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Prickly Mo

Caught the most gorgeous sunset over Prickly Mo’s cellar door, while celebrating the Tasmanian Wing Chun Academy’s 26th birthday.
What …

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Shot Tower

Walk the 318 creeky wooden steps to the top for 360 degree scenic views.
Built in 1870, this shot tower offers tours, a shop with assorted…

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Jail House Grill

Good food, good cocktails, good service and great company.

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The Hub

Nice place to drop in for a pizza, wine and icecream.

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Floating Sauna Lake Derby

Less than an hour and a half drive from Launceston in a little place called Derby (known for its mountain bike tracks) is the hottest sauna …

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Derby Tunnel

A nice short 30 minute walk was well worth seeing this tunnel that suprised us by how long it was.

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Blue Hills Honey Farm

Found this gorgeous little honey farm on the way to Dip Falls and so glad we did.

There is so much to say about this place…. The honey…

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Museum of The Future

When in Dubai, check this out!
This is the first museum I have seen that’s not a historic one.
Such a beautiful place!

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Deep Dive Dubai

The most amazing experience!
The instructors were very professional and made us feel very safe.
This is a must do in Dubai!

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Burj Khalifa

Visited the 148th floor. The weather was very foggy so didn’t get to see much. Had a glass of orange juice and a biscuit while sitting for…

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Dinner in the Sky

Longest hour of my life lol
Good fun though 🙂

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Address Beach Resort

Absolutely beautiful hotel, needed a few more days to enjoy it. The roof top is the best!

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Sagrada Familia

The video doesn’t do it justice, this place is incredible!!
Every detail is tells you the reason why they are still building it.

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Park Guell

Lots of little hikes to get the BEST views of Barcelona!

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Montserrat

I don’t think I know the right words to explain how impressive this place is on the inside!
I was lucky enough to meet a very lovely and…

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Girona

Walk through the timeless streets of Girona amd fill up on history as old as 1000 years ago!

This place was also used to create some of t…

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Calella De Palafrugell

About a 90 minute drive out of Barcelona is this beautiful town with little beaches to swim at and restaurants to eat in.

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The Hoxton

The rooms are very basic and the roof top pool is small but other than that they have a nice rooftop view of the ocean and the city, nice re…

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Highlights of Rome day tour

This was an amazing day!
I booked this tour through ‘Get your guide’ and the guide was Kylie from ‘Walks of Italy’, she was a ver…

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Pompeii

So hard to believe these ruins are still here after the devastating earthquakes and eruption that killed so many.

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Le Terme del Colosseo

Such a good restaurant!
Live singing and a 4 course meal in a beautiful underground restaurant.

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Trevi Fountain

It was nice to see such an iconic fountain in person, even though it was very crowded and hot!
Most people actually did move quickly after…

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Hotel Midas Palace

Standard hotel, close to everything via taxis or Uber.
There is a supermarket 2 minutes walk away.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

Another beautiful icon crossed off the list!
Good place to visit and learn the history.
I didn’t walk inside to the top but wish I had o…

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Fattoria Il Poggio

This beautiful Italian restaurant offers à la carte menu typical of Tuscan tradition.
Beautiful food, beautiful wine and even some dancing…

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Venice

What a lovely place! So much to see and do, it’s a lot bigger than I thought 🙂

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LH Hotel Sirio

Nice standard hotel, didn’t eat here, only stayed 2 nights and got to watch a good storm from my window.

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Attalos Hotel

Rooms not so nice but the staff are wonderful and the view from the roof top is AMAZING!!!

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Archontissa Rooms

Walking distance to the ferry terminal, restaurants and beaches.
Very standard rooms.

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Syros Island

My first time to a Greek island and it was very lovely walking around the marble street, swimming in the beautiful beaches and enjoyed incre…

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Jenny’s Summer Houses

Beautiful accomodation!
Next door is a supermarket and a lovely restaurant.
Also there is a bus station that can take you to the beach or …

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Delos

Delos is a Greek island and archaeological site in the Aegean Sea’s Cyclades archipelago, near Mykonos. The mythological birthplace of Apoll…

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Mykonos

What a beautiful island! Only spent 2 days here so didn’t get to see all of it but would love to come back one day to explore and relax :)…

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Fira to Oia hike

One of the most amazing scenic hikes I have ever done!

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Aphrodite Sunset Sailing

This cruise was amazing!
Walked around an active volcano, went swimming twice,, ate dinner on sunset and danced. So much fun.

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Santorini

One of the most amazing places I’ve ever been too!

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Albatros Hotel

Nice hotel and lovely staff.
Walking distance to Fira.

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Acropolis of Athens

Great icon to visit, not a whole lot to see, it may take 30 minutes depending how long you want to stay and stare.

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Temple of Poseidon

It’s a nice little drive from Athens to Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon. Nice place for lunch and a 5 minute walk to see the te…

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Grand Hyatt Athens

Very nice hotel, 3 pools including a roof top one that looks at the Parthenon and the city.
Would definitely stay here again.

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Cradle Mountain trails

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Forth Falls

A few waterfalls to see here.
Took us about 2 and a half hours including, stopping to admire the falls, take photos, eat, drink and not rus…

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Platypus House

Located on the water in the beautiful Tamar Valley in Beauty Point, Platypus House offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to watch live Tas…

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Horsetail Falls

Located on the west coast of Tasmania, nestled in the hills of Queenstown is this beautiful waterfall you can see from afar or get closer or…

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Winterbrook Falls

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Stanley Seaview Inn

Such a lovely spot looking at the beautiful little town of Stanley and the iconic Nut.
Great for families, couples, good bbq areas, nice ro…

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French’s Road Nature Reserve

One of our many Conservation Volunteer outings (back in 2000) took us to French’s Road Nature Reserve where we spent a day or 2 helping an…

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Marakoopa Cave

Visiting these caves is always a reminder of how time is only short for humans!
This world has been around for many years and there is a lo…

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TME Nature & Heritage Trail

In the year 2000 I worked with the Green Corps as a Conservation Volunteer and helped build a walking track through the old Tasmanian Metal …

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Point To Pub

The Point to Pinnacle is the toughest half marathon in the world and I plan to do it next year.
This year I entered in the 10km Point to P…

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Ibis Styles

One of my favourite hotels in Hobart!
I am sold on its conscience to take short strolls to the Cat and Fiddle, Salamanca, Restaurants, Bar…

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Ice Bar

Ever had a drink in minus 10 degrees before?
This was fun! Didn’t make the whole 45 minutes, my fingers were frozen even with gloves on…

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Food / Beverage

Ice Bar

November 18, 2024 | IceBar Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, Australia

Ever had a drink in minus 10 degrees before?
This was fun! Didn’t make the whole 45 minutes, my fingers were frozen even with gloves on…

Accomodation

Ibis Styles

November 16, 2024 | ibis Styles Hobart, Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS, Australia

One of my favourite hotels in Hobart!
I am sold on its conscience to take short strolls to the Cat and Fiddle, Salamanca, Restaurants, Bar…

Sport Venue / Event

Point To Pub

November 17, 2024 | Mount Wellington, Wellington Park TAS, Australia

The Point to Pinnacle is the toughest half marathon in the world and I plan to do it next year.
This year I entered in the 10km Point to P…

Hike / Trail / Waterfall

TME Nature & Heritage Trail

November 7, 2024 | Williamsford, Rosebery TAS, Australia

In the year 2000 I worked with the Green Corps as a Conservation Volunteer and helped build a walking track through the old Tasmanian Metal …

Hike / Trail / Waterfall

Marakoopa Cave

November 3, 2024 | Marakoopa Cave, Mayberry Road, Mayberry TAS, Australia

Visiting these caves is always a reminder of how time is only short for humans!
This world has been around for many years and there is a lo…

Hike / Trail / Waterfall

French’s Road Nature Reserve

November 2, 2024 | Frenchs Road Nature Reserve, Frenchs Road, Somerset TAS, Australia

One of our many Conservation Volunteer outings (back in 2000) took us to French’s Road Nature Reserve where we spent a day or 2 helping an…

Accomodation

Stanley Seaview Inn

October 20, 2024 | Stanley Seaview Inn, Dovecote Road, Stanley TAS, Australia

Such a lovely spot looking at the beautiful little town of Stanley and the iconic Nut.
Great for families, couples, good bbq areas, nice ro…

Hike / Trail / Waterfall

Winterbrook Falls

October 19, 2024 | Winterbrook Falls, Middlesex TAS, Australia

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our 2024 Spr…

Hike / Trail / Waterfall

Horsetail Falls

September 28, 2024 | Horsetail Falls, Queenstown TAS, Australia

Located on the west coast of Tasmania, nestled in the hills of Queenstown is this beautiful waterfall you can see from afar or get closer or…

Animal Sanctuaries

Platypus House

September 22, 2024 | Platypus House, Flinders Street, Beauty Point TAS, Australia

Located on the water in the beautiful Tamar Valley in Beauty Point, Platypus House offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to watch live Tas…

Hike / Trail / Waterfall

Forth Falls

September 7, 2024 | Forth Falls, Lake Barrington Road, Wilmot TAS, Australia

A few waterfalls to see here.
Took us about 2 and a half hours including, stopping to admire the falls, take photos, eat, drink and not rus…

Hike / Trail / Waterfall

Cradle Mountain trails

August 25, 2024 | Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain TAS, Australia

NewStars Elite’s ‘Tassie Tops’ event, is designed to complete a hike challenge in the changing terrain of the seasons.

Our 2024 Win…