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Tramping and Hiking in New Zealand
G’day, Dianne here. Most folk who visit New Zealand want to do some hiking, walking, or, as the Kiwis call it, “Tramping.”… below I have written about some of the more popular areas of the country to enjoy the fresh air and scenery when tramping and hiking in New Zealand. Most travelers head to New -
What are Overwater Bungalows?
G’day! Today’s post is part one on Overwater Bungalows in the South Pacific… what are overwater bungalows, when is the best time to stay in an overwater bungalow, and much more! We hope you enjoy it! What is an overwater bungalow? Over-water bungalow, floating bure, over-water suite… they have a lot of different names, but -
Kangaroo Island South Australia
Kangaroo Island in South Australia. I have no problems declaring that it is one of my favorite places in my home country of Australia. Kangaroo Island is what I like to refer to as quintessential Australia. No highrise buildings, small roads, wide-open spaces- the vision of what the rest of Australia would have been like -
Staying safe when visiting Australia and New Zealand.
G’day… traveling can be fun until it isn’t! This post is about staying safe when visiting Australia and New Zealand and hopefully avoiding any issues! 1/ If you plan to go on a day hike or just wander away from a central area, please tell someone. It is as easy as letting the manager of -
Facts and Travel Tips for visiting Perth Western Australia
G’day, Folks, So here I am back home in Perth, Western Australia. I often feel like we are the forgotten State for North Americans, but we are well worth the visit! So here are my facts and travel tips for visiting Perth, Western Australia, and the surroundings. 1/ Did you know we have the highest population per capita -
What to see and do in Sydney Australia.
Sydney Australia the city I was born in and the vacation gateway for those tourists traveling from Canada and the USA. There is honestly so much to do and see in this city and I recommended you have at least 3 days here minimum just for a taster! So here are my personal favorites on -
The North Island of New Zealand
G’day, This post is all about “The North Island of New Zealand”. For a pretty small country, there is quite a lot to see and do. I have put a bit of a list together for certain regions that I enjoy visiting and several things that you should do when in these areas. Auckland: Where -
Plan a trip to Australia and New Zealand
G’day, so we have helped you plan a trip to Australia and New Zealand and now you are wondering what else needs to be completed before you depart on your vacation of a lifetime. This blog post is for you! Here is my list of what I do before traveling to Australia and New Zealand -
Luxury Lodges in New Zealand
G’day, folks! Dianne from Go WalkAbout Travel here, your travel expert for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. I’m here today to tell you all about the luxury lodges of New Zealand. Many of you ask me about them, wondering if they’re worth the cost and what makes them different from other places. Well,