Hi, we’re Kerryn and Phil, an over-50s Australian couple choosing to travel brilliantly together in this season of life.
At Sapphire Blue Travel, we share honest travel stories, practical insights, and real-world lessons from van trips around Australia, European trips, cruises and seasonal adventures that fit around working life.
We’re not full-time nomads. We’re building meaningful escapes into real life, whether that’s a weekend caravan getaway, a multi-week road trip, or a long-planned overseas journey.
We talk about:
Practical campsite reviews and caravan upgrades
Planning tips for cruises and European travel
Making the most of short escapes
Strengthening connection and faith through travel
We’re returning to caravanning after 20 years, learning, sharing what works, what doesn’t, and how we’re making Connie our home away from home.
If you believe travel isn’t just about distance but about doing life well together, subscribe and travel brilliantly with us.
Kerryn & Phil
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💧 Sometimes it’s the little things that save the day around camp.
During our stay at Arakoon National Park, we ran out of water in Connie’s tanks. Thankfully, we were able to buy a 20-litre collapsible water container and use it to refill them without having to pack everything up and move the caravan.
That simple container was a bit of a saving grace—and it has now earned a permanent place in our travelling setup.
It’s often not the biggest or most expensive piece of camping gear that makes the difference. Sometimes it’s the practical little item you’re extremely grateful to have when things don’t quite go to plan.
What simple item has become a must-pack for your trips?
You can see our water-refilling operation in this week’s video:
https://youtu.be/ptUCGt9BcDg
We’ve also gathered some of the little things that help make camping easier into one collection:
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🎥 NEW VIDEO
Our NSW road trip has brought us back to the coast and beautiful Arakoon National Park.
With a campground beside the beach, the history of Trial Bay Gaol and plenty to explore around South West Rocks, this was a very different stop from the waterfalls and countryside of Dorrigo.
Come along as we settle into camp, explore the area and discover another beautiful corner of the NSW coast.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/ptUCGt9BcDg
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❤️ It can be easier to show kindness to a stranger than to the person we share our everyday life with.
Marriage becomes familiar. We relax, let our guard down and sometimes forget that the little courtesies still matter.
Kindness in marriage rarely requires a grand gesture. It might be making their coffee, listening without interrupting, sending an encouraging message, or simply saying, “I appreciate you.”
After more than 30 years together, we’re still learning that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
What is one small thing your partner does that makes you feel loved?
We’ve shared more practical ways to bring kindness into your marriage here:
sapphirebluetravel.com.au/blog/couples-blog/ways-t…
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We are about to start recording a 12 months with Connie video, looking at the good the bad and the changes we have made.
If you have questions we would love to answer them.
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🌿 I did the Wonga Walk in Dorrigo National Park to see Crystal Shower Falls… but it wasn’t the only highlight.
I stumbled across Tristania Falls completely by accident, and it ended up being one of my favourite moments of the walk.
It’s funny how the places you never planned to find are sometimes the ones you remember most.
If you’d like to come along for the walk and see both waterfalls, I’d love to have you join me.
🎥 https://youtu.be/A0_1Z64eWyI?si=6ppCT...
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🔥 Some of our best conversations happen after we’ve finished exploring for the day.
Once the chairs are out, the campfire is going and dinner is done, everything seems to slow down. We chat about what surprised us, what made us laugh, and where we’d love to explore next.
For us, the campfire isn’t just about keeping warm… it’s become one of our favourite parts of travelling together.
Quite a few people have asked about the gear we use around camp, so I’ve put together a simple Campfire Collection in our Amazon Shop with the items we genuinely use ourselves.
🔥 Campfire Collection: amzn.to/45hoDiD
Question: What’s your favourite way to end a day when you’re travelling?
🔥 Around a campfire
🌅 Watching the sunset
☕ A quiet cuppa
🍷 A meal with family or friends
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🚐 If we did the Waterfall Way again, we’d still stay in two different locations.
Staying in Armidale first and Dorrigo second made the whole trip feel far more relaxed. We had time to enjoy the waterfalls, explore the little towns, tackle a few walks and even discover places we hadn’t planned to visit.
If you’re thinking about driving the Waterfall Way yourself, I’ve put together everything we learnt into one blog. Hopefully it’ll help you plan a trip that’s less rushed and a whole lot more enjoyable.
📖 Read it here:
sapphirebluetravel.com.au/blog/sapphire-blue-trave…
If you had 4–5 days to explore the Waterfall Way, would you stay in either Armidale, Dorrigo, or split your stay between both?
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🚐 NEW BLOG
Planning to drive the Waterfall Way?
We've just published our complete guide after spending five days exploring the region from Armidale and Dorrigo.
Inside you'll find our favourite waterfalls, walks, where we stayed, attraction ratings and plenty of practical tips to help you plan your own trip.
If you're short on time, we also share which end of the Waterfall Way we'd prioritise and why.
📖 Read it here:
Driving the Waterfall Way: Why We Stayed in Armidale & Dorrigo
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💦 If you've already driven the Waterfall Way, which stop was your favourite?
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🌿 If we were planning the Waterfall Way again, we'd start in Dorrigo.
After travelling the whole route, this end completely won us over. From rainforest walks and beautiful waterfalls to country cafés, scenic lookouts and finishing at the coast near Urunga, it was the perfect mix of nature and small-town charm.
If a Waterfall Way road trip is on your wish list, we hope this video helps you plan your own adventure.
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/A0_1Z64eWyI
💬 If you were planning this trip, which waterfall would be your first stop?
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🚐 We loved every part of the Waterfall Way... but if we were doing it all again, we'd start in Dorrigo.
From rainforest walks and spectacular waterfalls to a country pub lunch, a little café hunt in Bellingen and an unexpected stop in Urunga, this part of the journey completely won us over.
If you're planning a NSW road trip, we hope this helps you decide where to begin.
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/A0_1Z64eWyI
💬 If you were planning this trip, which waterfall would be your first stop?
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