Category: Day Trip

Family Fun at Luna Park

Family Fun at Luna Park

Having lived in Sydney for close on 5 months, we decided it was time to visit an iconic Sydney attraction – Luna Park. Luna Park was originally built in 1935, and is beautifully located in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with spectacular views of the Opera House across the water. The park’s got …

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The Scarborough Hotel

The Scarborough Hotel

On route home from a chilly weekend of camping in the rain, we decided to stop off at the Scarborough Hotel to grab a quick bite to eat. The hotel was ideally located to break up the journey, roughly halfway between Mollymook and Sydney, and promised both amazing views, as well as a place for the …

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Fly Fishing A Wintery Hella Hella

Fly Fishing A Wintery Hella Hella

At 4am I was awoken by the sound of pouring rain which left me wondering if our trip to the Umkomaas was still on the cards. Thankfully as I lay there the downpour slowly abated and by the time I climbed out of bed there was just the slightest drizzle. I made a few rolls, …

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Scalies On The Umkomaas

Scalies On The Umkomaas

With Leo heading for the UK we decided to do one last outing with the fly sticks prior to his departure. Our chosen quarry was the Natal Yellowfish, aka the scaly, on the Umkomaas River just outside of Richmond. We had a great turnout with 6 of us making our way to Hella Hella via the mandatory …

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Nitida Wines, Durbanville

Nitida Wines, Durbanville

During a recent trip to Cape Town we visited Nitida wine farm, Durbanville, for a quiet lunch with some friends and family. During the build up to our Cape visit we’d suggested that one of the activities we’d like to do was a lunch at a wine farm. Cassia was kind enough to put in the …

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Easter 2015

Easter 2015

It started with an Easter egg hunt at our house, and then ended in the Midlands with Swiss sausages and German beer. Now that’s Easter! [Show picture list]

Epic Train Adventure Video

Epic Train Adventure Video

During a recent trip to Albert Falls Nature Reserve we decided to spend a morning at the Albert Falls Miniature Railway. I was hugely impressed with what they had an offer, and at an incredible price too. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to anyone who’s in the area. To quote their …

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A Tough Day On The Bushman’s River

A Tough Day On The Bushman’s River

After a poor showing on the rivers for most of the season we decided that a trip to the Bushman’s was in order.  A Monday public holiday gave us the perfect opportunity so we booked the water and were on the road at 5am, heading for the Giant’s Castle area. Our usual coffee stop was …

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