There are two ways to travel in winter, either embrace the cold or run from it. Embracing the winter Queenstown, New Zealand is a premier ski destination due to its proximity to three incredible ski slopes, Coronet, The Remarkables and Cardrona. The town is a buzz all year but it’s geared up for a winter like no other with a 3-day festival to kick things off commencing 2nd July. For those who don’t love the […]
New Zealand Travel
It’s almost here! The long-awaited New Zealand travel bubble officially starts on April 19, 2021. This means Australians are able to visit New Zealand without having to quarantine and vice versa. You’ve likely already heard all about it but here are some quick facts we think you might have missed. Be careful what/how you book Make sure you’re booking on the green flights, with reputable hotels and travel providers. At TTFN Travel we can manage […]
Hobart & Maria Island Walk
Tourism Australia & Virtuoso The last time I was able to make use of my hiking boots was in Uganda, 2015, but I dusted them off after being invited to explore Hobart and hike Maria Island with Tourism Australia and Virtuoso. There’s a lot of talk out there about how different it is to travel these days but as long as you wore a face mask and had your documentation on hand there were no […]
What kind of traveller are you?
Not everyone travels in the same way, some like to stay busy and explore the sights while others do their best to never leave the poolside. If you can identify what type of traveller you are we can help find you the perfect getaway. Below we’ve gathered a few of our favourite types of travellers matched with the best suited holiday. ERNIES (EARLY RETIREES NOW INDEFINITELY ENJOYING SIGHTSEEING) If you’re enjoying an early retirement but […]
Travel Bubble
With all the excitement around the impending announcement of Travel Bubbles, we’ve been preparing some exciting itineraries to explore New Zealand in 2021, but with little known about how these “Bubbles” will work, we’ve found all the key information you need to know. A Travel Bubble with New Zealand would mean Australians are allowed to travel to and from New Zealand without needing to quarantine for 2 weeks. This opens the door to leisure and […]
Where to Travel in Autumn 2021 in Australia
March – May 2021 For those lacking inspiration for Australian holidays for 2021 we’re here to help. As your regular balinese resort is still off limits but you’re itching to get out of the house we’re on hand to give you ideas and create a holiday that best suits you. Arguably the best time to travel all year, Autumn when the weather is becoming less extreme and crowds from the most popular destinations are starting to […]
Exploring West Australia’s Coral Coast with Eco Abrolhos
Idyllic Abrolhos and amazing cruise experience Wild and enchanting, primitive yet bountiful, colourful but barren, these are my lasting impressions of my first trip to the Houtman Abrohlos Islands. I joined a 3 night ”Eco Abrolhos” cruise in late November for my first visit to the islands and a short flight from Geraldton was my means of arrival to the first group of Islands we visited. The visual feast from above is only part of […]