Going Places Travel

08/08/2024

Heading home after a brilliant time away in QLD, lots of laughs and fun times with a great group. We finished with whale watching in Hervey Bay, a seafood lunch cruise in Mooloolaba, a beautiful dinner at The Doonan, a visit to the Ginger Factory, Montville and the Blackall Ranges. The. Eumundi Markets and chill time in Noosa 😎

03/08/2024

Sunrise at Hervey Bay and a wonderful day spent exploring K’Gari, the world’s largest sand Island.

03/08/2024

Travelling from Yeppoon through Miriam Vale we reached our next stop, Seventeen Seventy. A great morning out on our amphibious vehicle the LARC and a visit to the Bundaberg Rum Distillery
as we continued south to Hervey Bay.

31/07/2024

We have had a fabulous 4-night stay at Rosslyn Beach Resort, Yeppoon for the start of our Capricorn Coast tour from Rockhampton to Noosa. So nice to have bright blue sky and sunny days 😎

05/06/2024

We are all safely home now after a fabulous and relaxing 10-days in the Cook Islands 😎 🏝️

03/06/2024

Lots of laughs as we were entertained by Captain Tama and his crew during our Muri Lagoon Cruise. We ended the day with another lovely meal at our resort restaurant.

02/06/2024

A fun and rewarding morning visiting the smallest primary school in Rarotonga. We donated some much needed supplies and enjoyed time with the kids, who put on a wonderful show and activities for us. Later that night we visited three local homes during our Progressive Dinner, listening to our hosts stories and gaining insight into their lives and culture.

01/06/2024

Our 2-night stay on Aitutaki. Absolute heaven 💙 no wonder it’s known as the world’s most beautiful lagoon.

01/06/2024

Muri Beach Sunday Night Market and a church visit to hear the glorious singing and see the parishioners in their beautiful dresses and white traditional hats.

01/06/2024

Our Cook Islands Paradise….

29/03/2024

As much as I love travelling the world 🌎 there is no place like home, such a beautiful morning. Happy Easter xx

25/03/2024

Lord Howe Island is as spectacular under the water as it is above! We had so much fun snorkelling.

15/03/2024

Last week on World Heritage Listed Lord Howe Island... we had the most magical time soaking up the breathtaking beauty and tropical ambience of this unique and untouched paradise. Pristine beaches, aquamarine waters teeming with marine life and coral, lush greenery, rare birds, 300 residents and only 400 visitors allowed at any one time with no mobile phone reception, this is the perfect place to drop in and tune out 😍

22/12/2023

This year has been brilliant! Travel is back and I’m grateful for all your support. Thank you for Going Places with me. Merry Christmas and I look forward to creating more wonderful memories in 2024.🎄💚

08/12/2023

Had to add some more photos as needed to include our favourite guide Brooke! He was amazing, sharing his passion and knowledge. And so multi talented!

07/12/2023

Last week on Norfolk Island…💕🌲💕

06/12/2023

Last week..back on beautiful Norfolk Island, lots of laughs, brilliant trip with a fabulous group ❤️

09/11/2023

Of course it’s all the fabulous people that travel with me that make these trips so great! They make the most of every moment, take everything in their stride and we always have so much fun! 🥰

08/11/2023

Our second attempt the following day saw us touch down safely on Norfolk Island. After a couple of days the wind dropped and the sun shone through showing this beautiful place in all its glory. We are home now after a wonderful week of history, food and laughs! The lack of mobile phone reception and very random internet access is so relaxing! Looking forward to going back with my next group in a couple of weeks ✈️ 😄

07/11/2023

A quick glimpse of Norfolk Island 🇳🇫 before an aborted landing due to insane wind speeds saw us rocket straight up and head back to Sydney! Qantas put us up for the night and paid for a nice dinner then it was back to the airport very early the following morning for take 2!

06/11/2023

08/09/2023

The last two days exploring the beautiful Barossa Valley have been tough. We started yesterday with a visit to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, then tastings at Penfolds Barossa Cellar Door. Next was Seppeltsfield Estate for a delicious Barossa Style lunch, followed by a tour and more wine tasting! Today, our last treat was an indulgent Wine and Chocolate Pairing followed by cheese platters! 🤪💕
Now it’s back to Adelaide preparing for our return to reality!

07/09/2023

Yesterday we left Wilpena Pound and travelled down through Hawker and Orroroo to Peterborough to visit the fascinating Roundhouse at Steamtown. Continuing further south, we arrived in the charming town of Burra. Here we enjoyed the most incredible locally catered lunch onboard a restored carriage at Burra Railway Station. We then continued down to the Barossa Valley via Farrell Flat Silo Mural. Another great day!

05/09/2023

Cradled by mountain ranges on the edge of the desert, Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre surrounded by mountains, is the crowning jewel of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges. It’s Adnyamathanha name of Ikara meaning meeting place. We journeyed through this breathtaking landscape with our local guide. Some of us did the walk into the Pound and others a scenic flight. Taking in the rugged mountains winding gorges and ancient rock formations that make this region so unique. A magical stay ❤️

04/09/2023

Another incredible day today. We felt privileged to visit Nilpe­na, the sin­gle most impor­tant site on the plan­et for the Edi­acaran rise of ear­ly ani­mal life. In Nilpena’s unas­sum­ing hills, an ancient seafloor con­tain­ing strange ear­ly life­forms, some half a bil­lion years old, have been exquis­ite­ly pre­served in the fine sand­stone grain. This was followed by a delicious ‘feral’ lunch experience - featuring camel, goat, kangaroo and emu - at the Prairie Hotel in Parachilna. Driving through Blinman and Parachilna Gorge we arrived at Ikara-Wilpena Pound, our home for the next 2-nights.

03/09/2023

Adnyamathanha Country. Ancient 1600-million-year geological history. Mind blowing beauty. And sunset drinks and canapés to end our special stay in Arkaroola.

03/09/2023

Our unforgettable Ridgetop Tour showcased the timeless terrain and natural beauty of the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Travelling in a specially constructed open-top 4WD we were taken on a guided tour of some of the most spectacular rugged country on earth.

03/09/2023

Our spectacular scenic flight over the northern part of Arkaroola and the Mawson Plateau. Taking in the Cobbler Desert with its endless sand moguls, Lake Callabonna, home of megafauna fossils and enigmatic mound springs, the red sand of the Strezlecki Desert and Lake Frome with its islands and sparkling white salt surface.

01/09/2023

The fabulous faces behind the scenery! A great group as always 🤩

31/08/2023

Magical scenery as we continued our journey up through Hawker and Copley then across the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges before arriving at Arkaroola Wildnerness Sanctuary, our base for the next 3-nights.