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Mount Eliza Lookout in Kings Park, Perth.

Walk by the Waters: Lotterywest Federation Walkway, Kings Park

mylivingmylife November 8, 2023

Perth’s 400-hectare (4 km2) Kings Park is one of the world’s largest inner-city parks. Opened in 1965, Kings Park has the best views of where the Swan and Canning Rivers meet and is visited by close to 6 million people every year. Two-thirds of Kings Park is natural bushland, and the rest of Kings Park is the Western Australian Botanic Garden, walking trails, lookouts, monuments, and open recreation areas.

Jetty and Pontoon at The Spit, Gold Coast.

Walk by the Waters: The Spit, Gold Coast

mylivingmylife October 25, 2023

The Spit is the 5km long peninsula that stretches all the way up in the northward direction to the Gold Coast Seaway separating the Coral Sea from the Gold Coast Broadwater. The Spit is the gateway between Gold Coast Broadwater and the open ocean.
Mariner’s Cover Marina, Marina Mirage Shopping Mall, and Sea World Resort are located on the Gold Coast Broadwater side of The Spit. The ocean side of The Spit is relatively undeveloped compared to many other beautiful Gold Coast beaches.

2 Days of Visiting Free Attractions in Townsville

mylivingmylife October 11, 2023

Townsville is a major service centre for northern Queensland and the main centre for government administration outside Brisbane. If you have 2 days in Townsville and you have a car to drive around, some tourist destinations in Townsville are free to visit. You just need to drive there. Even parking is free too.

Lake Gwelup Regional Open Space

mylivingmylife September 27, 2023

Lake Gwelup is a seasonal lake located within the Perth suburb of Gwelup, a 17-minute drive north of Perth CBD. The winter months are the best months to view Lake Gwelup when the lake water levels are at their highest levels.
Lake Gwelup Regional Open Space, which includes Lake Gwelup, is the open space, the natural bushland, and the walking trails around Lake Gwelup.

A bird’s eye view of Brisbane River, City Botanic Gardens, and Brisbane city skyline from the top of Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane.

Walk by the Waters: Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, Brisbane

mylivingmylife September 13, 2023

Cliffs Park in the Brisbane suburb of Kangaroo Point is a unique park located by the bank of Brisbane River and right next to Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Kangaroo Point Cliffs comprise a 20m to 25m tall vertical rock face that extends most of the length of the Cliffs Park. The cliffs are the remains of 150 years of quarrying activities and are a heritage-listed site.

“Energy-Positive” Buildings

mylivingmylife August 30, 2023

Is it possible to create “energy-positive” buildings? Is it possible to make buildings “generators of energy”? The answer is “Yes”. It is possible. In reality, there are already many “energy-positive” homes and buildings around the world.

The Brisbane Sign with Brisbane city skyline in the background.

Walk by the Waters: South Bank, Brisbane

mylivingmylife August 16, 2023

South Bank, a suburb located on the southern bank of Brisbane River and just south of Brisbane CBD, is Brisbane’s lifestyle and cultural precinct.
Here in South Bank, you will find the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, State Library of Queensland, Queensland Museum, and Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
The Brisbane Sign and the Wheel of Brisbane are in South Bank too, along with many eateries, restaurants, cafes, bars, and hotels.

The Strand Rockpool at the northwestern end of the Strand, Townsville.

Walk by the Waters: The Strand, Townsville

mylivingmylife August 2, 2023

Within a walking distance north of Townsville city centre, the Strand is a 2.2 km beachfront promenade that features flat bike and walkway paths, swimming beaches, picturesque picnic spots, and lookout points, waterfront restaurants and cafes, and family-friendly parks and playgrounds. There are many tourist attractions on or close to the Strand including the 15-hectare Jezzine Barracks and Kissing Point Fort heritage precinct and the Strand Rockpool at the northwestern end, and the Strand Water Park, Breakwater Marina and Anzac Memorial Park at the southeastern end of the Strand.

The Big Townsville Sign with Townsville city skyline and Castle Hill in the background.

Walk by the Waters: Ross Creek, Townsville

mylivingmylife July 19, 2023

Located halfway between the tip of Cape York and Brisbane, Townsville is a coastal city in northeastern Queensland with a population of 234,283, according to the 2021 census.
Townsville is a major service centre for northern Queensland and the main centre for government administration outside Brisbane.

Walk by the Waters: Roselea Boulevard Reserve <> Candella Biccari Reserve

mylivingmylife July 5, 2023

Located only a short 20-minute drive northwest of Perth CBD, Roselea Boulevard Reserve is a small reserve surrounded by waterfront houses in the city of Stirling. This small reserve is located in a housing estate features a lake with a bridge and boardwalk and is surrounded by waterfront houses.

Waterfront walking path on Newcastle Foreshore with views of Newcastle harbour.

Walk by the Waters: Newcastle Foreshore, New South Wales

mylivingmylife June 21, 2023

The between Newcastle Foreshore and Nobbys Lighthouse starts at the waterfront walking path alongside Wharf Road next to the 11-hectare Newcastle Foreshore Park, a popular venue for many community events. Following the footpath in the northeast direction alongside Wharf Road towards Nobbys Lighthouse, you will walk past Nobbys Beach on the east side and Horseshoe Beach on the west side.

Sunset at Queenstown Bay Beach, Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand South Island.

Walk by the Waters: Queenstown, New Zealand

mylivingmylife June 7, 2023

Surrounded by mountains on all sides, Lake Wakatipu is beautiful and distinctly different in the 4 seasons of the year.
A good way to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the lake and the surrounding mountains is to take a cruise on TSS Earnslaw, which is a 1912 vintage steamship, or the Spirit of Queenstown cruise ship.
Another way to enjoy the beautiful Lake Wakatipu is to walk by the shoreline near Queenstown town centre, which is small and very walkable. It is an awesome free thing to do in Queenstown.

Lake Wakatipu at Kelvin Heights, Queenstown New Zealand South Island.

Walk by the Waters: Kelvin Peninsula, Queenstown New Zealand

mylivingmylife May 24, 2023

Kelvin Peninsula, located southeast of Queenstown town centre, extends into Wakatipu Lake. Kelvin Heights, located on the Kelvin Peninsula and is a 20-minute drive from the Queenstown town centre, is part of the Queenstown urban area. The section of Kelvin Peninsula Walk Trail around Queenstown Golf Club and near the Wakatipu Yacht Club at the tip of the peninsula offers the best lake and mountain views and popular picnic and swimming spots in the warmer months.

Walk by the Waters: Bily Lake, Perth Optus Stadium

mylivingmylife May 10, 2023

Bily Lake, located just outside Optus Stadium and adjacent to the Swan River, is part of Chevron Parkland which also includes BHP Boardwalk and Amphitheatre, walking trails, cycling tracks, picnic and barbecue facilities, children’s playgrounds, and public art displays.
The 1 km round Bily Lake walk offers walking on relatively flat walking paths and BHP Boardwalk with many seating and picnic areas, and views of the Swan River, East Perth shoreline, and Perth CBD skyline.

Wellington’s iconic “Wellington” sign and “Solace In the Wind”, a bronze naked man sculpture.

Walk by the Waters: Wellington Waterfront, New Zealand

mylivingmylife April 26, 2023

Just a stone-throw away from Wellington CBD, Wellington Waterfront is itself a tourist attraction. Wellington Museum, TSB Arena, Circa Theatre, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Max Patte’s “Solace in the Wind”, a bronze naked man sculpture, the “Wellington” Sign, and Waitangi Park are all located on Wellington Waterfront. Visitors can walk on walking paths, boardwalks, and pedestrian bridges from Wellington Museum to Freberg Beach on Oriental Bay, all times right next to the water away from vehicle traffic.

Auckland Botanic Gardens, Auckland, North Island of New Zealand.

Walk by the Waters: Auckland Botanic Gardens

mylivingmylife April 12, 2023

Auckland Botanic Gardens is approximately 25km, or a 35-minute drive, southeast of Auckland city centre, in Auckland’s suburb of Manurewa. Auckland is located in the North Island of New Zealand. Here visitors will find more than 10,000 plants of which many are self-sustaining and require minimal intervention in Auckland’s mild South Pacific climate without pesticides.

Is 2023 The Post-Pandemic Year?

mylivingmylife March 29, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has killed a total of more than 6.8 million people in 3 years, devastating many families. The pandemic has also caused trillions of economic damages globally.

Humanity needs to be better prepared for the next pandemic. The speed to respond to the next disease outbreak and pandemic is vital in reducing fatality and economic damage.

Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, located on the Symphony Lake in the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Walk by the Waters: Singapore Botanic Gardens

mylivingmylife March 15, 2023

The 0.82-square-km Singapore Botanic Gardens was established in 1859. Although not huge by comparison with many others, Singapore Botanic Gardens is very compact, containing 3 water bodies, many walking paths, many themed gardens, and the very well-known and popular National Orchard Garden.