Cherrybrook is a Metro station on the North West & Bankstown Line, sitting right next to Epping, so it’s an easy one to get to if you’re already anywhere near that part of the line. What makes it worth a stop on its own is what’s growing along both sides of the tracks — a […]
Auburn Cherry Blossom Festival – Blossoms, Food Stalls and How to Actually Get There
We went right near the tail end of the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival, and it turned out to be good timing — the trees were basically fully open by the time we got there. It was busy, properly busy, but the blossoms looked great and the peacocks were out wandering around, one with its tail […]
Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm
August is exactly the season when lavender is in full bloom. This year, during the Ekka public holiday, we finally went to the lavender farm we had been wanting to visit for a long time — Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender Farm. It is about a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Toowong. The lavender fields […]
Best Lavender Winery Around Brisbane
Last weekend, we visited a lavender farm near Boonah, and it was such a refreshing experience. We love road trips, driving there gave me the chance to take in the surrounding scenery. It was the perfect way to relax after a busy week. This time, we went to Kooroomba Lavender Farm, which is absolutely worth […]
Whale Watching at Sea World Gold Coast
In Australia, whale watching runs from June to October with the peak season in August, which is the height of the annual migration. We purchased tickets on the Sea World Cruises official website. Standard tickets cost AUD 89 per person while VIP tickets are AUD 149 per person. Multiple departure times are available at 9:00, […]