During our last visit to our native New Zealand, we enjoyed a wonderful family afternoon at the Hell's Gate...
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27+ Incredible Things to do in Rotorua with Kids
If you’re planning a trip to Rotorua with the kids, you’re in for a great time. This place is packed with activities...
12 of the Best Things to do With Kids in Gympie and Nearby
We recently spent about six weeks house and pet sitting in the Gympie region. Here we share our top picks for things...
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Oceania covers a region that is easy to underestimate in size and hard to overestimate in variety. For families based in Australia or New Zealand, it represents a home region with accessible international options. For families visiting from elsewhere, it offers a combination of world-class outdoor adventure, wildlife encounters that cannot be replicated anywhere else, and a travel infrastructure that takes much of the logistical weight off. The guides here draw primarily on extended family time in Australia and New Zealand, with the personal authority that comes from actually living and traveling in the region rather than passing through.
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Aussie World Review | Fun for All Ages on the Sunshine Coast
Our family recently had the opportunity to visit Aussie World, a fantastic theme park located in the Sunshine Coast...
Best Walks and Hikes in Brisbane and Nearby
Brisbane boasts some excellent options for walks and hikes in and near the city. From scenic coastal strolls to trails...
Our Top 15 Picks for Things to do in Brisbane with kids
We've enjoyed two recent 4-5 week trips to the Brisbane area with our girls. The city and surrounding areas offer...
Fun and Free Places to Visit on the Gold Coast with Kids
We've enjoyed two recent trips to the Brisbane area with our kids. During that time, we visited the Gold Coast a...
16 Best Parks and Playgrounds in Brisbane and the Redlands
We've enjoyed two recent visits (of five and four weeks, respectively) to the Brisbane area. Our two energetic girls...
How to spend an Afternoon in Woodgate, Queensland
Woodgate is a laid-back coastal location in central Queensland. If you're looking for things to do in Woodgate, check...
5 Must-See Attractions in Childers, QLD
We recently spent over two months house-sitting in Childers, Queensland. Although it's a small town, it boasts several...
How to Spend an Afternoon in Maryborough, QLD
We recently spent more than two months house and pet sitting in Central Queensland. Although we didn't explore all of...
3 of the Best Hikes Near Bundaberg
We recently spent over two months in the Bundaberg region. As a keen hiker, one of the first things I noticed was the...