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Dinner Plain Polo at Cobungra Station VIC

Events

Dinner Plain Polo and Easter weekend fun in the High Country, Victoria

Courtesy Castran and Dinner Plain Polo We are just back from Dinner Plain in Victoria and I want to go back for their awesome Easter events: live music, egg hunt, music trivia, scavenger hunt, Omeo Rodeo and polo at Cobungra Station… Courtesy Castran and Dinner Plain Polo In fact, it would be bucket list material for us to get to what they say is Australia’s longest ever running polo event, with a 34 year history. Cobungra Polo – picture by Charlie Brown We’d also love to visit the venue itself, one of Victoria’s largest and history laden cattle stations. Cobungra

Michelle Gilmore 31 March, 2023

Destinations

Quorn, Pichi Richi Heritage Railway, South Australia

Quorn is the home to the Pichi Richi Heritage Railway experience. It is well worth a visit by vintage train enthusiasts as there are a number of different trains to travel on from March until November.

Michael Lennon 17 March, 2023

Taylors Crossing Victoria - free camp, no pets

Family Friendly Fun

Taylor’s Crossing: a cool free camp with suspension bridge and river crossing, Victoria

What kid doesn’t like a pedestrian suspension bridge? You know, the type that you can jump on and the bouncing freaks your brother/sister/mum out whilst they’re on it, too!

Michelle Gilmore 17 March, 2023

Camping

Old Macs Farmstay – family friendly in Tasmania

Just minutes out of Launceston, you’ll find Old Macs Caravan & Motorhome Farm Stay. If you’re travelling with the kids, you’ll love this family friendly top spot in Tassie.

Leisa Cooper 17 March, 2023

Minyon Falls, Nightcap National Park, New South Wales - Image by Nerida Elsley-Auld

Camping

Visit Minyon Falls and Rummery Park Camping Grounds, Nightcap National Park, New South Wales

My brother and his family had an interesting adventure at Minyon Falls, near Lismore in northern New South Wales!

Michelle Gilmore 17 March, 2023

Family Friendly Fun

12 BEST day hikes in Australia

Blue Mountains, New South Wales This list doesn’t include the best waterfalls, or National Parks in Australia! I didn’t include Litchfield National Park here because so far, some of the walks themselves are tough, or long and sweaty – even though rewards are great at the end. But it is still my favourite national park for waterfalls! However, here is our family’s personal list of favourite Aussie walks. They are all sensational. I expect this list will change, as we’re planning loads more national parks this year. Make sure you tackle Mount Kosciuszko – if you can, climbing to the top of

Michelle Gilmore 10 February, 2023

Beaches & Coasts

10 things to do and see in Tin Can Bay, Queensland

The small fishing and tourist town of Tin Can Bay is on the Cooloola Coast of the Gympie Region, between the Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast in Queensland. Here’s what we recommend you do and see whilst you are there: Feed wild dolphins The absolute drawcard for Tin Can Bay is its wild dolphins. They come in and feed most mornings and for a few dollars per person you can watch them, and a few more you can feed them a fish yourself! Unlike Monkey Mia where a few people in a huge group are selected to feed their dolphins, everyone

Michelle Gilmore 25 November, 2022

Kate checks out the Zebra's - Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo, NSW

Bucket List

Aussie MUST DO: Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo, New South Wales

Did you know you can camp at Taronga Western Plains Zoo? Heatley’s mum and sister had the best time there last week! They said: “5 hrs at the zoo. Fabulous day. Nyla the king cheetah, the giraffes and the Siamang apes were so engaging and our favourites…” You’ll find it in Dubbo, New South Wales. It’s an interesting town to explore – but even better knowing you can see the lions and giraffes. If you are driving near Dubbo with the kids, add African animals to your spotto list! I wonder if you’ve been here, too? Here are photos from

Michelle Gilmore 18 November, 2022

Budget Campsite

A funny thing happened on the way to the Coopernook Hotel…

We’d ordered our lunch, found a table out the front of the pub with fabulous water views, and wandered over to the jetty for a look-see. On the opposite bank, a tinny was backed up to the edge, and plonked in the water. I thought the two fellows were off for a fish. But no, however, there was a plan. They rowed directly across the river, and they didn’t worry about the boat ramp. I spotted them moments later, happy at the bar. It would have it’s benefits, living ‘next door’ to a pub. Coopernook Hotel is not just any

Michelle Gilmore 11 November, 2022