Tony and Kim Outdoor Adventures

Agnes Water & The Town Of 1770 has been on our Travel ‘Bucket List’ for a long time ,  and we are glad we ticked off this gem of an area before it got overpopulated. As far as sleepy little beach towns go, 1770 off the Southern Great Barrier Reef is among the best. A quiet, charming pocket of beautiful beaches and swimming spots mixed with lively restaurants and cafes makes it an ideal place for a family vacation or an escape with loved ones.  More than just a pretty face, 1770 (also known as Town of  Seventeen Seventy) has an incredible history. The town is built on the site of the second landing by Captain Cook in May all the way back in, you guessed it, 1770! Each year the locals re-enact the historic landing as part of an annual festival held in May. For a trip you will never forget, jump aboard the pink LARC - an amphibious craft that will take you for a ride across deserted sandy beaches and pristine estuaries. The ex-military Lig...

A night at Tablao Cordobés is a memorable and unforgettable experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and power of flamenco dance. Barcelona is filled with lively flamenco shows and an abundance of delicious tapas restaurants to fill up your evening.  Flamenco is the musical style comprised of an intense emotional chant or song over a fast-paced beat that thrums through an exquisite dance. Although it originated in Andalusia, flamenco is popular all over world, with dance schools in South America, the United States, and Japan. Still, the best place to see a flamenco show will always be in Spain, so why not try in Barcelona? The air was thick with anticipation as w stepped into the dimly lit Tablao Cordobés, a renowned flamenco venue nestled in the heart of Barcelona. The stage, adorned with intricate Spanish tiles and a vibrant red curtain, was bathed in a warm, inviting glow. As we settled into our seat, the rhythmic strumming of a ...

Like us if you've ever wanted to get up close and personal to a croc then do what we did and take a cruise along the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600 crocodiles.  The famous Darwin Jumping Crocodiles are actually in the Adelaide River, about 70 klm down the Arnehm Highway to the mining town of Jabiru and Kakadu National Park. We joined an exciting cruise on the scenic Adelaide River to see powerful saltwater crocodiles as they propel themselves high out of the water to snatch their prey. With the help of experienced guides we learnt more about these magnificent creatures, and had the opportunity to watch these crocs jump for food, from the safety of the boat. Cool and calm behind his dark sunglasses, our guide showed no signs of fear as the first croc repeatedly lunged out of the river. Curious, we asked if he ever come close to being pulled into the water. Smiling, he said that he’d once panicked and held on to the pole as a croc tried to p...

Do you want good food, fine wine and great music in magnificent locations, and some great artists? Well we have enjoyed many great outings to  A Day On The Green. The very first  A Day On The Green was held on Australia Day, January 26 2001 at Morning Star Estate, Mt Eliza, Victoria with Australian artists Renee Geyer, James Morrison and Stephen Cummings. Concert goers can bring their own food, meet the artists at the signing desk and purchase products from the hugely popular merchandise range; as well as many other activities and events throughout the day. The incline on the green at Sirromet Winery in Mount Cotton means that there are no really bad vantage spots, but for the premium experience I highly recommend getting front admission tickets. It not difficult at any point to be three, four people back from the stage, with room to spare. But we always prefer the general admission. A Day On The Green have stumbled onto what feels like a close-to...

Encompassing around 900 square kilometres of irresistible gem fossicking opportunities, while in Emerald we couldn’t miss the Central highland gem fields. This was quite an experience. We left Lake Maraboon for a short drive to the mining towns of Rubyvale and Sapphire, and embarked on a guided tour of an underground mine. Kim Caught gem fever as see discovered the famous jewels of the Central Highlands, and explored the famous gem shops, galleries, jewellers and locally created cottage industries that are the lifeblood of the Sapphire Gemfields. We first stopped for a big brekkie at the Rubyvale Café and browse the adjacent Gem Gallery where Peter Brown, pioneering miner turned gem cutter and jeweller, showed us his collection of rainbow sapphires. If you’re Kim and get seduced by all the bling you can buy a readymade piece or choose a loose sapphire and commission a special piece of jewellery. Given the sheer vastness of Australia, it isn’t surpri...