I recently put the question to several travel bloggers “What is your favourite thing about Australia”? Not surprising, is the fact that most bloggers that contributed to this collaborative post chose some of Australia’s most remote places and landmarks, in preference to big city attractions. Places selected ranged from Outback Australia, the Far North of…
By 50 Shades, December 15, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
We were standing on Tomaree Head summit looking out over the the pristine inlet in the vast Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, looking for dolphins and whale spouts. As I recall it was a blustery day with a strong southerly howling, that made the sea choppy and difficult to make out any marine activity. Port Stephens in…
By 50 Shades, November 12, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
The far north of New South Wales is a wonderland of rolling hills with lush green fields, volcanic-soil rich farmlands, spectacular rainforest, national parks and volcanic mountains. The region is known as Rainbow Country, with its colourful and alternative feel to the various towns. Magical Mullumbimby is one such town, located at the foot of Mount…
By 50 Shades, November 8, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
Years ago Kirra Beach was Coolangatta’s poorer cousin. However over the past 10 years it has undergone a transformation from a ramshackle beachside suburb with rundown surfie shacks, a few unappealing shops and cafes, to a new vibrant and upmarket beachside suburb. The southern Gold Coast suburb located in my backyard – Kirra Beach, is…
By 50 Shades, October 30, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
Before crossing the New South Wales and Victorian border we arrived into the coastal town of Merimbula. The two jewels of the Sapphire Coast, Merimbula and Eden are a world apart, even though they are only separated by about 20 kilometres. We found Merimbula to be a great holiday resort for families with gorgeous beaches lining the foreshore…
By 50 Shades, October 23, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
Amongst the many things to do in New South Wales, the magnificent Shoalhaven on the South Coast of NSW is a standout. The region stretches from the town of Berry to the north and North Durras to the south, a distance of approximately 130 Kms. To say that the Shoalhaven Shines is an understatement! It boasts…
By 50 Shades, October 15, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
Australia’s best known and oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley brims with 150 top class wineries set against the dramatic backdrop of the Brokenback Range.
By 50 Shades, October 8, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
I’ve been to the popular Sunshine Coast resort town of Noosa Heads on numerous occasions, but never ventured to the North Shore of Noosa or on the beach drive from Noosa to Double Island Point. So I was excited when friends of ours invited us along on a 4WD adventure camping in the Cooloola Recreation…
By 50 Shades, October 1, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
After spending three wonderful days meandering through the winding roads of the Great Ocean Drive we trailed along the Discovery Coast from Warrnambool to Nelson, a four hour drive from Melbourne and less than an hour from the South Australian border. Our first stop was at the heart of the notorious Shipwreck Coast, in the town of Warrnambool….
By 50 Shades, September 27, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
As many of you are aware, I’ve recently moved from Burleigh Heads on Queensland’s Gold Coast, across the border into Northern New South Wales. We sold our two-storey family home of almost 15 years, with the aim of downsizing and relocating to a quieter coastal town for our retirement. We have plans to build a…
By 50 Shades, September 20, 2018
Kathy was a 50 something year old when she started up this blog 6 years ago, but has since turned over another decade and is now in her early 60s. She is married with two adult children and lives on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kathy enjoys living life to the fullest and loves to keep fit and active by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Some of her interests include reading, photography, travelling, cooking and blogging! Kathy works part-time as a freelance writer but her real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas and writing about it.
