A 1200km strip of road connects Cairns and Cape York – a journey that takes around seven days in a 4WD. The trip has been described as “dry, dusty and often rough as guts”, but the jewel at the final destination is the northernmost point in Australia. It’s a bucket list spot for selfies and…
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Cruising to Australia aboard Scenic Eclipse II
When our Canadian cousins announced they were planning a trip to New Zealand and Australia, we suggested the perfect way to travel between the two countries was aboard a luxury cruise ship … with us! They loved our left-field idea and within days of spotting a Scenic Eclipse II discovery cruise from Auckland via the…
Following the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
When we spotted last-minute availability on a Coral Expeditions cruise that followed the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race to Tasmania, we couldn’t resist signing up for the adventure. The cruise departed on Boxing Day and returned on January 2, dovetailing perfectly with our respective office shutdowns, so we thought “why not!” We embarked at Sydney’s…
Tasting nostalgia at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
The Thirsty Travellers swung by The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre on Saturday for a Chinese feed with friends. Hawke’s Brewing, the beer company co-founded by former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, opened the doors to the venue in 2022, inside its brewery in Sydney’s Marrickville. While we drove to the brewery for lunch, it’s…
Sunset canapes aboard a tall ship
We love any opportunity to be sailing, especially with a glass of bubbles in hand, so we were thrilled to board the Coral Trekker earlier this month for a Wine & Canapes cruise at sunset. Coral Trekker is part of the Sydney Harbour Tall Ships fleet. She’s a square-rigged, wooden tall ship with distinctive red…
Cruising New Zealand aboard Le Laperouse
Stepping aboard a Ponant small ship for the first time is an unforgettable moment. Waiters line the stylish reception area holding trays filled with glasses of champagne and the pampering continues until you disembark at the end of your adventure. We fell in love with luxury cruising during an unforgettable trip to the Kimberley in…
Add Hobart to your bucket list
Hobart might not sound like a destination that belongs on a bucket list, but it definitely should be. The Thirsty Travellers have fallen in love with the Tasmanian capital and its irresistible combination of spectacular scenery, fabulous food and great beverages. The universe took care of us from the moment we checked into Crowne Plaza…
Quokkas & cocktails on Rottnest Island
We have been lucky enough to visit Rottnest Island twice in recent years, once on a day trip and more recently for a two-night sleepover. Our advice: treat yourself to a sleepover. Rottnest Island is located 30 minutes off the coast of Perth and famous for being home to the world’s largest quokka population. Quokkas are cute…
Our Magnetic Island mini-break
Just off the coast of Townsville lies a low-key slice of paradise called Magnetic Island and it’s the perfect destination if you’re seeking a laidback mini-break. We chose the destination because we were seeking a budget-friendly Queensland island to escape the winter chill. We landed in sunny Townsville in the late afternoon, checked our bags…
Entranced by glorious Narooma
After spending most of our lives driving north on NSW getaways, The Thirsty Travellers took a detour south over Easter to beautiful Narooma. The pictureseque town in the Eurobodalla region is around five hours south of Sydney, although you might have to factor in a little longer if you’re battling holiday traffic. However, it’s worth the…
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