Amazement guaranteed at the Butterfly House in Coffs Harbour! To spend half a day there is a unique opportunity to admire nearly 400 Australian butterflies including the largest of them, the Cairns Birdwing whose wingspan can reach 20cm (photo). The establishment does not revolutionize the genre but the owner couple's dedication to their activity makes this educational visit really enjoyable. The metamorphosis of butterflies is certainly among the greatest mysteries of nature and we were very pleased to discover the miracle of the butterfly.

What do you think? Have you seen butterflies in Australia? What's your favourite activity in Coffs Harbour? Let us know in the comments below!

iPhoneography Oz was a guest of Butterfly House.

The Big Banana is a worthy attraction during a visit in Coffs Harbour where you can easily spend half a day. It is a plantation of... wait for it... bananas which has been transformed into a tourist destination similar to Tropical Fruit World. Unlike the latter, The Big Banana also has additional activities for children: a water park, a toboggan and an ice skating rink. We know we are grown ups but we had a lot of fun being kids again. Even if The Big Banana is one of the big attractions in Australia, do not expect something as big as the Gold Coast's theme parks (but you certainly can not miss the big banana at the entrance of the park). The only downside, we would have liked a guided tour of the plantation after the video presentation.

What do you think? Have you seen many of the big attractions in Australia? What's your favourite thing to do in Coffs Harbour? Let us know in the comments below!

iPhoneography Oz was a guest of The Big Banana.

As expected, hamburgers are one of the most popular foods in Australia. We could not wait to try them as Australia is renowned for its beef. Actually a few days ago, once we moved away from the coast, the fields were almost exclusive to cattle herds in Country New South Wales. But we have a rant! What is wrong with your hamburger patties guys? How come is it so difficult to find real beef burgers served in restaurants rather than a mixture of different meats (or something else) with a questionable taste? Where is the expected juicy beef patty? We have a few easy ground beef recipes for you to taste the difference. Seriously, even frozen hamburger patties from the supermarket taste better. Just so you understand what we are talking about, in comparison McDonald's would easily get its Michelin stars. However, off the beaten track it is possible to find excellent homemade beef burgers at low cost. Once you find this kind of place, make sure you order a "hamburger with the lot". This is a real Aussie institution which usually consists of a hamburger patty in a bun served with cheese, tomato, beetroot, onions, lettuce, bacon, egg… and pineapple. Quite a simple and tasty hamburger recipe, one should have thought about that! You got that Hog's Breath Café (and friends)?

What do you think? Have you noticed this awful taste in some hamburger patties served in Australia? Which restaurant off the beaten track would you recommend? Let us know in the comments below!