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Travel: Smalleys Beach Hike
Smalleys Beach Hike – this is one of my favourite hikes in Cape Hillsborough National Park, but also one of my favourites (top 3!) in Australia. Why? The changing landscape from one side of the mountain to the other. It’s like two different worlds, really. Okay, let’s check out some photos and I’ll share a few photos of some creatures we saw on our hike. Smalleys Beach Hike Okay, to start this is the All Trails hike we did. Yes, it has a bit of…
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Travel: Yuibera Trail
The Yuibera Trail is a walk into another world! The diversity among the various landscapes in Cape Hillsborough National Park is wildly amazing. Be sure to check out the Yuibera Trail if you visit the park in Queensland, Australia. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Yuibera Trail Much like in Canada, a lot of National Park trails are accompanied by signs and I’m here for it! Flat out, I love learning new things, reading about the land – rainforest? Cool! And even seeing the little…
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Travel: Andrews Point
Andrews Point in Cape Hillsborough National Park – it’s one of Queensland, Australia’s most beautiful hikes. Let’s check out some unbelievable photos. First up, if you use AllTrails, you’ll find the explore track helpful. The unfortunate part is that the hike is currently closed for maintenance. The high views of the ocean, and the causeway that’s exposed during low tied is super cool – it takes you all the way out to Wedge Island. Okay – let’s check out some photos. Andrews Point Wear shoes…
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Travel: Sunrise on the Beach
Sunrise on the beach in Australia. This is Cape Hillsborough and it’s an incredible place to watch the sunrise and perhaps catch a kangaroo or two snacking. For those of you who use Microsoft 365, you might recognize this place – I didn’t have it pop up on my work screen until sometime in January, but I was so excited when it did. I was like, I know that place! Okay, let’s check out some photos. Sunrise on the Beach We woke up around 4:55am…
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Travel: McBrides Lookout
McBrides Lookout hike in Cape Hillsborough National Park, Australia. Check out this lookout! It’s beautiful. The hike is perfect for an afternoon leg stretch as it’s a 2km and just under 100m in elevation. Should take you about 40 minutes to hike up and out, depending on how much time you take at the lookout points. Okay, let’s check out some photos! Oh, before I forget, the trail is on All Trails: McBrides Lookout if you’re interested. McBrides Lookout Our hike started on the beach…
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Travel: Diversity Boardwalk
Diversity Boardwalk – hike Australia! This quick, yet intriguing hike is right in Cape Hillsborough National Park and worth checking out. The name suits it, from muddy crab walking swamp to boulders and rock faces, this wee hike packs a lot! Okay, let’s check out some photos. Diversity Boardwalk First, be sure you’ve got footwear on that you don’t mind getting dirty, especially if it’s rained recently. Next, bring the bug spray! The wetness of the swampy area breeds a lot of bugs, so you’ll…
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Travel: Toronto Snapshot
Toronto snapshot! We’re in Toronto, having fun, enjoying the hustle and bustle of big city life and enjoying far too much food. No worries, we’re walking a lot, so it balances out! Okay – here are a few snaps from our travels so far, I’ll share more in detail later. For now, you can most certainly see we’re having fun! Toronto Snapshot First up, the AGO is open late on Wednesdays – such an awesome idea. Beautiful place to checkout some art. If you haven’t…
