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Visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) – A Must Do in Melbourne
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or as it is affectionately called - ‘The G’ - is a must visit when in Melbourne. And you don’t need to be a sports fan to visit the MCG and appreciate it. A visit to the MCG will provide you with an insight into Melbourne’s sporting...
Ultimate Guide to Backpacker Hostel Accommodation in Australia
Come check in at a backpacker hostel in Australia One Australian accommodation option to stay in while travelling or living and working in Australia is in a hostel. Backpacker hostel accommodation in Australia are a great option for anyone travelling in...
Road Trip Through the Dandenongs – A Great Melbourne Day Trip
An Australian bucket list item on everyone’s visit to Melbourne is a day trip drive through the Dandenongs. Why? Well it is a spectacular trip that has plenty to see and do for everyone in the family, from kids to adults. So if you are after discovering some great...
The Killer Whale Trail, Eden, Sapphire Coast, NSW
Mural of Killer Whales that inspired the Killer Whale Trail, Eden. Eden is the last town on the New South Wales coast before you head south into Victoria. Or its the first town you drive into if driving north from Victoria into New South Wales. As well as being...
Get on the Ales – 11 Microbreweries in Australia to Visit
Australians love their beer, many get on the ales regularly. They love it so much that many people are making their own and creating microbreweries. They are turning drinking a beer into a relaxing lifestyle by adding great food and ambience to the beer drinking...
Meet the Quokkas of Rottnest Island
Come say hello and meet the Quokkas of Rottnest Island Whether you’re a Perth local or travelling to Western Australia from elsewhere - Rottnest Island is a must-see destination. With its pristine coastline with some 63 beaches, turquoise waters in the 20 bays...
Gorgeous Gerroa: A Hidden Seaside Gem on the NSW South Coast
Overlooking Gerroa from my accommodation's balcony. The New South Wales South Coast has many seaside gems, one of them being Gerroa. Now if you blink while driving down the South Coast you will probably miss Gerroa. You really need to know that it is there to...
The Best Things to See and Do in Bendigo in a Day or Two
Only 90 minutes or so up the Calder Freeway from Melbourne is the lovely regional city of Bendigo. With its grand and historic buildings that were built during the gold boom to its famous pottery and its growing food and wine scene, there is a lot to discover on a...
Explore Australia’s Red Centre – 8 Day Ultimate Red Centre Itinerary – Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon
Uluru - the most famous landmark in Central Australia The Red Centre, with the iconic Uluru (formerly Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (formerly the Olgas) and Kings Canyon are some of Australia’s most instantly recognisable areas. My first glimpse of the area was on a...
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