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How to Travel Australia Safely – Wildlife, Weather & Distance Tips

How to Travel Australia Safely – Wildlife, Weather & Distance Tips

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Sep 23, 2025 | Camping & Caravanning, Road Trips, Travel Options | 0 comments

Are you planning your Australian trip but feeling a bit nervous at the same time? It’s normal to be a little scared about visiting Australia because it’s famous for having many dangerous animals, wild weather and long distances between towns. Well,...
Calder Highway Road Trip, Melbourne to Bendigo

Calder Highway Road Trip, Melbourne to Bendigo

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 | Road Trips, Victoria | 0 comments

If you are seeking a nice little road trip that highlights the Victorian countryside then you are in luck. Linking two major cities, Melbourne and Bendigo is the Calder Highway. If you drive direct it will take a mere 1 hour 45 minutes on the road, however, I suggest...
What to Pack for a 1 Day Road Trip

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...
The Great Southern Touring Route Road Trip, Victoria

The Great Southern Touring Route Road Trip, Victoria

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Oct 14, 2025 | Road Trips, Victoria | 6 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...
Day Trip (or weekend escape) to Geelong

Day Trip (or weekend escape) to Geelong

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated May 23, 2025 | Road Trips, Victoria | 10 comments

If you are looking to escape Melbourne for a day trip or a weekend getaway consider Geelong. Why? Well, Geelong is only 75km from Melbourne’s CBD taking an hour or so to get there. Plus, it is Victoria’s second largest city, but without the crowds of Melbourne. There...
5 Ways to Fund Full-time Travel around Australia

5 Ways to Fund Full-time Travel around Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated May 5, 2025 | Camping & Caravanning, Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities, Road Trips | 0 comments

So you have decided you want to travel around Australia and you are in the planning stages of doing so. However, you are feeling nervous and overwhelmed with all the decisions you need to make before you set off. And one of the biggest questions you have been asking...
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