How to Plan, Prepare and Pack for a Hike in Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 | Gear + Packing, Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities | 0 comments

In my opinion, hiking is one of the best forms of exercise and therapy for my body and soul! I’ve been hiking for years from a few hours to a couple of days during my Australian travels. And I’ve learnt the hard way sometimes about my choices of hiking gear, and how...

What to Pack for a 1 Day Road Trip

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 | Gear + Packing, Road Trips | 0 comments

So, you are going on a road trip for the day, you’ve decided on where you are road tripping to and now you need to pack for the day. Well, packing for an Australian road trip requires some thoughtful planning. A little planning ensures you and those you are travelling...

Why You Should be Travelling Australia with Reef-Safe Sunscreen

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 | Gear + Packing, Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities | 0 comments

Sunscreen is extremely important to protect your skin, particularly under the harsh Australian sun. But did you know that sunscreen can cause damage to Australia’s reefs? This is why you should be travelling Australia with reef-safe sunscreen. Let me explain. On a...

Warrnambool

by Sharyn McCullum | May 28, 2025 | Discover Australia Now | 0 comments

The Great Southern Touring Route Road Trip, Victoria

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Oct 14, 2025 | Road Trips, Victoria | 8 comments

The Great Southern Touring Route is a number of road trips all rolled into one big touring route. Starting and ending in Melbourne this Australian road trip takes you to some of Victoria’s most famous spots. Along the Great Ocean Road, through the Grampians and...