If Clark Griswald ever vacations down under, he could do a pedestrian version of Big Ben – Parliament with the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge as stand ins. Our last day in Australia was spent rising early to see the morning sun reflect on the tiles that encase the Opera House. We arrived …
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When traveling to Australia with two young boys, finding Nemo is of course a must do, the only question is where to do it. Hamilton Island Australia is the perfect spot. The Great Barrier Reef stretches from Mackay to Cairns and even further north. It encompasses 2300km of length and 345,000 square kilometers altogether. That’s …
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After our stay in Tasmania, we flew from Hobart to Brisbane, rented a car and drove south to Byron Bay. Along the 2 hour drive we stopped at the coolest ropes course near the Gold Coast called Currumbin Tree Tops Zipline. The course had 3 levels of difficulty that meandered through the trees over a …
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If you’re travelling all the way to Australia, then hopping a short flight to the island of Tasmania should definitely be on the itinerary. Tasmania is so unique, boasting multiple ecosystems that range from rain forests to pristine beaches, incredible food and exquisite wineries. The island is massive – it’s the 26th largest island in …
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In 2019 we were lucky enough to knock off a major bucket list item by traveling to Australia. The epic journey departed from Florida connected through San Francisco and landed in Melbourne. Breaking up the travel with a long layover in San Francisco was ideal because we were able to spend time in Half Moon …
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