momandmetravels Blog Posts
Wellington
Travel Advice for Seniors: Wellington Wellington was our final stop on the North Island before ferrying across to the South Island. We had two days to explore the bounty of attractions in Wellington and...
TIP SHEET: Australia
When to go: Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), November to March is high season and can be crowded. Immigration and Visas: You will need a visa to visit Australia. Apply...
Port Douglas
Travel Advice for Seniors: Port Douglas Port Douglas and Cairnes are well-known as the jump off points to explore the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef, both treasures and reason enough on their...
Barossa Valley
Travel Advice for Seniors: Barossa Valley Australia’s Barossa Valley is one of the major players in the world’s red wine market. At about 225 square miles, it has some of the oldest continuously producing...
Great Ocean Road
Travel Advice for Seniors: Great Ocean Road: About four and half hours outside of Melbourne lies the Great Ocean Road, a magnificent scenic drive highlighting Victoria’s southeastern coast. The road not only features fantastic...
Yarra Valley
Travel Advice for Seniors: Yarra Valley One of the principal reasons we were visiting this part of Australia was to visit the outstanding wine country here and to taste my personal favorite, Shiraz, as...