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29/10/2026

Toorongo and Amphitheatre Falls Loop 🌿💧✨

OMG... another one of those walks where I think, how on earth have I grown up in Melbourne and never been here before?! 🤯 Victoria has so many hidden gems, but this one completely blew me away!

From the very start, it is absolutely stunning. 🌳 Yes, there are stairs and it’s a bit of an uphill climb on the way to Toorongo Falls, but you are completely surrounded by lush green ferns and towering trees, which makes the climb so much easier! 🍃👟

And the falls themselves? WOW. 🌊 There is so much rushing water, and the viewing platform gets you so close you can really feel the power of it!

The best bit is turning it into the loop over to Amphitheatre Falls. 🔄 Since you’ve already done the hard work climbing up, most of the track toward the next falls and back down to the car park is all downhill! 🙌 Amphitheatre Falls is pretty, but my absolute favourite part was walking right alongside the beautiful Toorongo River listening to the rushing water. 🏞️🪵

This is definitely a walk I’d recommend to anyone looking for a fresh nature escape, and I will 100% be back! 💚🥾

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27/10/2026

Brighton Bathing Boxes Loop 🌈🚶‍♀️✨

It doesn't get much more iconic Melbourne than this coastal loop! 🏙️🌊

Start up at the Green Point lookout for stunning panoramic views stretching right along the beach, taking in the rainbow of colourful bathing boxes with the Melbourne city skyline sitting proud in the distance. 📸👀

From there, continue along the shared path before reaching the beach. Then head down onto the sand to see the famous heritage bathing boxes up close and take in all their bright, quirky glory… along with all the other tourists doing the exact same thing! 😉🏖️

If you need a coffee fix or an ice cream to keep you moving, the beachfront cafe right at the pavilion has you covered. ☕🍦

Once you’ve taken all your photos, it’s a lovely stroll back along the sand to complete the loop to the car park. 👣🌤️

A truly beautiful bayside walk and an absolute must-do when you're in Melbourne! 🇦🇺💙

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25/10/2026

A massive shout-out to our community superstar Julie (and her husband) for documenting The Craters of the Moon walk in Taupo, NZ! 🇳🇿🌋 The photos are absolutely stunning and this is 100% bucket list material. ✅

WARNING: Viewing these photos may be hazardous to your employment. ⚠️📉
I got so excited I actually texted my boss to say that, as the founder, it was practically mandatory that I take a week off (starting tomorrow!) to fly over and "double-check the distances." strictly for quality control, obviously. 🧐📏

Her response? "Sure! Take the time! Just don't bother coming back." 💀👋
So... since I sadly enjoy having a roof over my head and paying bills (ugh, adulting 🙄💸), I will be staying right here. But if your boss is nicer than mine... BON VOYAGE! 🛳️🥝 Go have a blast and send me a postcard! 💌😭

Our "Know Before You Go" guide for this lunar landscape covers:

✅ The Boardwalk Advantage: Why this is one of the most wheelchair and walker-friendly thermal areas.
✅ The Loop vs. The Lookout: Honest details on which parts are flat and which parts have steps (so you don't get stuck!).
✅ Steam & Safety: What to expect from the bubbling mud and hissing vents.
✅ Facilities: Accessibility of the visitor kiosk and bathrooms.

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24/10/2026

Some solid advice when climbing hills!

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22/10/2026

Chelsea Australian Garden 🌿✨

Wow, wow, wow! 😍🌿 What an absolute stunner of a place!

To think this incredible sanctuary started out as a smaller model display that took the world by storm at the Chelsea Flower Show, and now it has been brought to life true to size (actually over twenty times bigger!) right here in the hills is completely mind-blowing! 🤯🇦🇺✨

It’s not a super long walk, but every single corner is packed with magic:
🌸 The native gardens and flowers: bursting with vibrant colours and wild textures.

🐦 The wildlife: birds calling through the trees and life humming all around you.

🌊 The billabong: you could easily just sit right here by the water’s edge and let time completely slip away.

🌺 The atmosphere: kicking back to soak up the view with the giant rusting Waratah sculpture overhead and the soothing sounds of the waterfall tumbling down. 🧘‍♀️🪵✨

An absolute must-visit sensory paradise for an easy, peaceful day out! 💚👟🦘

20/10/2026

Carrum Boardwalk

Looking for an easy, scenic seaside escape? The pristine white sands and shimmering turquoise water of the Carrum Boardwalk make it an absolute coastal gem! ☀️🏖️

This gentle stroll is perfect if you:

Have never exercised before 👟

Are recovering from an injury or building confidence

Just want to slow down, soak in the panoramic bay views, and unwind 🌅

It is a flat, wonderfully accessible walk dotted with resting benches every few meters, so you can stop whenever you like to feel the fresh ocean breeze and listen to the waves. 🌊✨ Families will love it too; the awesome, fully fenced Carrum Foreshore playground is right nearby, giving the little ones a fantastic spot to burn off some energy! 🛝🎈

Plus, you can easily turn a casual stroll into a relaxed morning out. Grab a fresh coffee, smooth iced latte, or a delicious bite to eat at one of the cozy local cafes just steps from the sand. ☕🥐

Our ExploreABLE "Know Before You Go" Guide for the Carrum Boardwalk covers:

✅ The Boardwalk: Exactly where it runs, surface details, and total distances.

✅ The Rest Stops: Prime seating spots where you can pause and take in those sweeping coastal views.

✅ Toilets, Cafes & Playgrounds: Easy parking, accessible amenities, family play areas, and the best post-walk treat spots.

✅ What to Watch Out For: Helpful heads-ups on dune paths, weather conditions, and seasonal hazards.

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18/10/2026

🐢🌊 Snorkeling Gili Air: How to Ride the Current like a Pro! 🌴✨

Gili Air is total and utter paradise... but if you've ever tried snorkeling here, you know the currents are no joke! 😅

Here is my absolute best advice so you’re floating with the water instead of fighting for your life against it: Plan your entry point upcurrent! 📍

If you get in at the right spot on the beach, you can simply relax and let the current drift you right back down the coastline. Trust me, unless you are a sea turtle, you are NOT winning a battle against that tide! 🌊🐢

As a turtle swam past me, I tried to chase after it... only to realize I was absolutely no match for the water. Meanwhile, the turtles were just gliding through it effortless and completely unbothered!

The marine life out here is unbelievable—we were surrounded by schools of colorful fish, heaps of turtles, and we even spotted a moray eel hiding in the reef! 🐟🐍

📸 Expectation vs. Reality: The photos might look like the turtles are popping up to take a friendly selfie right next to you... it wasn't quite like that 🤣, but we got super close and they are beyond gorgeous to watch in person.

Pro Tip: Always throw on a pair of fins, watch out for boat traffic, and let the ocean do the hard work for you! 🏊‍♂️✨

17/10/2026

Well, Delores (aka my anxiety) was at it again on our recent trip to Indonesia. 🤦‍♀️

My niece and I were in Lombok visiting one of our travel companions who had landed in the hospital. After doing our visiting duties, it was time to head back to our accommodation, so I booked a Grab (the Southeast Asian version of Uber). We were standing right outside waiting as the car pulled up. I stepped forward, opened the door, and turned to let my niece climb in first.

She was gone.

Literally vanished into thin air in the span of three seconds. 😳

Now, a rational, emotionally regulated adult would think, “Oh, she probably dashed to the loo,” or “Maybe she stepped around the corner.” Not Delores. Delores immediately grabbed a megaphone inside my skull and announced: “SHE HAS BEEN ABDUCTED.” 🚨🚨🚨

Rationality left the country. I instantly turned into an absolute lunatic, sprinting back and forth across the driveway, screaming her name at the top of my lungs. Every vehicle trying to leave that hospital had to face me. I threw myself near moving cars, cupping my hands against tinted back windows like an unhinged detective, refusing to let anyone pass without a thorough visual inspection.

Then Delores dialed it up a notch: What if she is in a boot?! Naturally, looking into back seats was no longer enough. I started sidling up to vehicle trunks, tilting my ear directly against the metal, listening intently for desperate muffled thumps or Morse code tapping from inside. 🕵️‍♀️👂🚗

Local onlookers were staring. The poor Grab driver was watching me from behind the wheel with utter bewilderment and sheer terror, clearly wondering what kind of manic roadside thriller he had just accepted a fare for. Right in the middle of it, a hand gently tapped my shoulder. I spun around, braced to fight off a kidnapper.

It was my niece. Holding a cold beverage. 🥤 She’d just popped over to grab a drink. Obviously. Because that is what normal human beings do on a warm afternoon. Who on earth leaps straight to an international hostage crisis in three seconds flat?

Definitely not me. Must have been Delores. 😂🤦‍♀️

15/10/2026

Yamyabuc Trail in Barmah National Park – a walk that is equal parts deeply meaningful and an absolute test of your navigational sanity! 🥾🌳

Driving out there, I was convinced I was heading straight off the edge of the map into the wild unknown 🚗💨. But then, boom: the Dharnya Cultural Centre appears right in the middle of the bush! Absolutely impressive to look at… except literally everything was locked up tighter than Fort Knox, including the toilets 🔒🚽😭.

Now, this walk is a whole experience, but it desperately comes with a missing instruction manual. I kicked off at interpretative sign #1. Easy, fascinating, great start! Now, onto sign #2...

Cue me walking in circles. And circles. And more circles 🌀🧭.

Sign #2 was nowhere to be found! I practically had to cross a grassy field, trek down a secret side path, and venture halfway to Timbuktu just to spot it 🗺️🕵️‍♀️.

Once you actually crack the code and find sign #2, the rest of the trail is much more straightforward and ridiculously interesting. The interpretative markers give you such a powerful connection to the land and the rich history of the Yorta Yorta people—it really makes the walk feel special 🖤💛❤️.

A genuinely fantastic walk that I would 100% recommend... provided you manage to locate sign #2! 😂👏

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13/10/2026

Kananook Creek Trail (Three Water Walks)

The second of my "Three Water Walks" in Seaford is along Kananook Creek, and let’s just say... it’s definitely about the journey, because the destination? Well... 😅

Have you ever heard of the "Famous" Mile Bridge in Frankston? 🌉 No? Me neither! And after trekking 5.3km to find it, I can see why! 🏃‍♀️💨

If you’re picturing the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Golden Gate Bridge, friend, you need to lower those expectations. Think less "architectural marvel" and more "random white fence." 🤍 If I hadn't seen the fence, I wouldn't have even realized I’d arrived! It’s the ultimate "Is that it?" moment. 🤦‍♀️😂

But the walk itself? Now that’s a different story! It is absolutely gorgeous. 🌳✨ You’re wandering through the trees, winding up and down hills, catching these beautiful little glimpses of the creek along the way. It feels like a total escape. 🍃💧

Fair warning for my fellow "anti-stair" advocates: the second half has a few more steps than I’d usually like, but they’re spread out enough that I didn't stage a protest. 🚫🪜

The whole trek is 5.3km one way. You could do the return trip if you’re feeling like an Olympic athlete... or you can do what I did: call hubby, turn on the charm, and plead for a rescue mission! 📞bound 🚗💨

10/10 for the scenery, 1/10 for the "bridge," and 5 stars for the husband taxi service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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