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A Tropical Aussie Christmas Downunder

A Tropical Aussie Christmas Downunder Living in North Queensland

December 22, 2016 By Jan Robinson 20 Comments

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It seems like Christmas has turned into a divisive time of year. The threat of terrorism is rife and political correctness raises it’s head once again. Living in North Queensland, Christmas is a happy time of year for us. A time when we meet with friends and family, enjoy good food and company and try …

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Filed Under: Townsville, tropical lifestyle

Coolum Beach by Instagram

Coolum Beach by Instagram

December 16, 2016 By Jan Robinson 13 Comments

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For those who didn’t know, we’ve uprooted ourselves from our home town of some sixty years and relocated to the Sunshine Coast just 98 km north of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, the Sunshine State. Lets explore our new home Coolum Beach by Instagram. It was a big move distance-wise, some 1,243 kilometres by road …

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Filed Under: Queensland, Sunshine Coast

Mount Jerusalem National Park

An Aussie Sunday Drive Mullumbimby to Uki

October 21, 2016 By Jan Robinson 9 Comments

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I can’t think of a better route choice for that popular 1950’s Aussie tradition of the Sunday Drive, than the one from Mullumbimby to Uki in the rainbow region of northern New South Wales through the Mount Jerusalem National Park. [pinit] What’s in a Name? Mullumbimby – Known locally as Mullum. Uki – The original European …

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Filed Under: Australia Travel Blog, Road Trips, Wildlife

Byron's Surf Culture

Beautiful Byron Bay Beaches and a Meeting Place of Cultures

June 2, 2016 By Jan Robinson 34 Comments

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Cape Byron on the far north coast of New South Wales overlooks a wild and stunning ocean and a bevy of beautiful Byron Bay beaches. Bryon Bay History Known as the most easterly point on the Australian mainland, the Cape now crowned by a vivid white lighthouse was discovered by Captain James Cook back in …

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Filed Under: Australia Travel Blog, Destination, New South Wales

Mullumbimby Street Art Message

Mullumbimby or Mullum a Little Town with Big Spirit

April 22, 2016 By Jan Robinson 27 Comments

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If you’re driving through the Rainbow Region of New South Wales,  you might happen upon the self proclaimed Biggest Little Town in Australia. I think it’s moniker should be Little Town Big Spirit. Welcome to Mullumbimby NSW. The Rainbow Region. The Rainbow district starts to the west in the town of Nimbin and wafts it’s way through …

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Filed Under: Australia Travel Blog, New South Wales

Coolum Beach Australia

Coolum is one Beautiful Australian Beach

April 8, 2016 By Jan Robinson 11 Comments

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Australia has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and we choose to live at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast because Coolum is one beautiful Australian Beach. Queensland’s Sunshine Coast stretches 55 km from Caloundra near the top of Bribie Island in the South to iconic Noosa in the north. Coolum is the …

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Filed Under: Australia Travel Blog, Destination, Sunshine Coast

Love Street Art in Townsville

Best Kissing Spots in Townsville

February 12, 2016 By Jan Robinson 23 Comments

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When the Christmas parties are over and Easter Bunny has prematurely offloaded his eggs, February 14th looms fast and our thoughts turn to romantic things to do in Townsville. I’m prepared and willing to share…   Townsville’s Best Kissing Spots! [pinit] Townsville Street Art in the laneway beside Noddies Coffee and Cake, Tavern St, Kirwan. …

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Filed Under: Street Art, Townsville

Budget Travel Tip Rock Pool Townsville

Five ways to beat the heat in Townsville North Queensland

January 15, 2016 By Jan Robinson 19 Comments

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I’ve decided to share five of my favourite ways to beat the heat in Townsville North Queensland. It’s no secret that Australian Summers are hot and that is the case where we live in Townsville North Queensland. Temperatures are etched in the 30’s and humidities of 85% or more look better as a test result. …

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