Life Outside

The Coral Coast of Western Australia starts two hour's drive north of Perth, and continues for more than 1,000 kilometres until it reaches Exmouth. The stunning coastal scenery, isolated beaches, a coral reef you can snorkel by just stepping off the sand, prolific wildflowers, unique Australian animals and the lure of the outback make this one of the world's great road trips. I have wanted to do it forever and last year I got the chance. David and I flew to Perth, hired a 4WD and headed north. As it turned out the road is sealed the entire way and we didn't need the 4WD even for the few dirt road side-trips but it was fun to have nevertheless.

Summer is such a beautiful time in Australia to be outdoors and enjoying all the beauty our country has to offer but it can also be a little difficult trying to think of child-friendly activities, because let’s be honest, long gone are the days of laying peacefully on the beach and sipping cocktails by the pool. But I know as parents, we just wouldn’t have it any other way than to be taking time out from our everyday routine to enjoy these precious moments with our children, watching them play outdoors until the sun goes down.

From coastal cliff walks, to late afternoon beach picnics, whatever your idea of the perfect summer is, you can find it in Australia. We’ve compiled some of the best activities for families to make the most of the summer. So if too many days at home with the kids are starting to make you go slightly insane, take this as your cue to adventure...

A short 90 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD and home to the Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road is a journey not to be missed. If you’re heading into Melbourne for the weekend, add an extra day or two to your trip and spend some time discovering one of the most iconic road trips in Australia.

Summer’s coming, so it’s time to explore Australia’s stunning coastline, discover the diverse range of national parks or simply just embrace in the comforts of a picnic on the beach. However you choose to spend it, we’re giving you access to incredible Black Friday deals so that you can stop dreaming and start planning today. Whether it’s long days by the beach, the glorious selection of stone fruits or back-to-back sport on TV, just the thought of the Australian summer leaves us with itchy feet, raring to adventure. To help you get ready for the Black Friday rush, we’ve compiled some of our favourite locations to spend your summer at.