Category: Domestic Travel

Yanchep National Park, Perth

Yanchep National Park is situated about 42 km North of Perth. Its main attractions are the Crystal cave, Koala sanctuary, Kangaroo colonies, and bush walk trails. You can stroll through a raised wooden walkway to get a glimpse of koalas in their natural habitat. We witnessed sleepy koalas perched in very high trees. I waited … Continue reading Yanchep National Park, Perth →

Sydney Metro Opened on 26 May 2019

The Sydney Metro is the brainchild of then Transport Minister (current Premier) Gladys Berejiklian and former NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell. There were no rail services to the burgeoning suburbs, Cherrybrook, Kellyville, Castle Hill, Norwest, and Rouse Hill. In the last ten years, Hills area has become a lucrative business hub attracting many private entrepreneurs. Many … Continue reading Sydney Metro Opened on 26 May 2019 →

My vegetable garden and the uninvited guest

I wonder whether you ever tried to grow a vegetable garden in your backyard. If you haven’t, I like to share my story with you. It was a decision we made last year, and after much deliberation decided to grow tomatoes and eggplants for a start. When we visited the local garden centre for advice, … Continue reading My vegetable garden and the uninvited guest →

Mt Coot-tha Lookout, Brisbane, Queensland

Mt Coot-tha lookout offers a panoramic view of the Brisbane city and surroundings. The look-out has a restaurant, café, and gift shop and is a short distance from the City Centre. The vantage point sits amidst a beautifully manicured garden. The telescope in the Observation desk provides beautiful views. It's a fantastic place for a … Continue reading Mt Coot-tha Lookout, Brisbane, Queensland →

Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland

Kangaroo Point is a popular recreation spot, which is a 1.3 km suburb in a peninsula. The headquarters of the Queensland Maritime Defence was based at Kangaroo Point in 1883. After Federation, the Queensland Maritime Defence became part of Royal Australian Navy. The Kangaroo Point Cliff features good rock -climbing and abseiling adventures. Another prominent … Continue reading Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland →

Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, Queensland

The Natural Bridge is one kilometre circuit walk, which takes you through an enchanting rainforest and a waterfall. The waterfall from above plunges into a circular hole and into the dark arched cave below. As you walk along the circuit path , you can witness the waterfall from top to bottom of the cave below … Continue reading Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, Queensland →

Visit to Kings Park Botanic Garden, Perth

Its a beautiful park overlooking Swan River. Taking a scenic walk along a bridge is simply wonderful. We came across a barren tree at a distance and wondered about its significance in the park. A closer look at the tree displayed the history of the tree. Its a giant boab tree (Gija Jumulu - Aboriginal … Continue reading Visit to Kings Park Botanic Garden, Perth →

Picnic at Fagan Park, Galston, NSW

Theme Gardens at Fagan Park P         This park covers  55 hectares of land and has a range of attractions for everybody. Picnic Shelters, Wedding site, Childrens' play area and Gardens of Many Nations. Eleven themed gardens including African, Mediterranean, Dutch, Chinese, American and Japanese are found here. An Eco Garden at … Continue reading Picnic at Fagan Park, Galston, NSW →