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9 Tips to Survive Long-haul and Overnight Australian Train Trips

9 Tips to Survive Long-haul and Overnight Australian Train Trips

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated May 27, 2021 | Discover Australia Now, Transport / Travelling Options, Travel Options | 0 comments

Where will the train tracks take you?   Train travel in Australia isn’t as popular as it is in some countries mainly because Australia doesn’t have the same kind of rail infrastructure. This is probably due to the huge distances between some capital cities and...
Best Apps for Travelling Australia

Best Apps for Travelling Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Feb 18, 2021 | Discover Australia Now, Gear + Packing, Transport / Travelling Options | 0 comments

Smartphones have made life for many a whole lot easier, and that includes travel. Thanks to these pocket devices, travelling around Australia is a piece of cake. No matter what you are looking for or needing help with your smartphone will more than likely have an app...
Eight Quick Car Checks Before Hitting The Road

Eight Quick Car Checks Before Hitting The Road

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Oct 1, 2025 | Discover Australia Now, Road Trips, Transport / Travelling Options | 16 comments

So you are heading off on a road trip or perhaps a big lap of Australia. No matter how long you are going for, be it a day trip, weekend escape car camping or endless months towing a caravan, before you hit the road it’s really worth your while to take 15 minutes to...
Top Tips for Driving around Australia

Top Tips for Driving around Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Jun 6, 2020 | Discover Australia Now, Road Trips, Transport / Travelling Options, Travel Options | 4 comments

Whatever you want to call it: driving around Australia or doing the big lap of Australia there are many things you should consider. From deciding on what to drive in, to where you will stay, what equipment you might take and specific things you want to see. So much to...
Driving the Big Lap of Australia

Driving the Big Lap of Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Apr 21, 2025 | Road Trips, Transport / Travelling Options, Travel Options | 30 comments

If you are considering driving the big lap of Australia, you are in the right place. Having done the big lap of Oz myself and many Australian road trips I know you will have many questions you want answered about undertaking this bucket list road trip. Questions like...
Transport Options to Travel Australia

Transport Options to Travel Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Sep 23, 2025 | Transport / Travelling Options, Travel Options | 4 comments

Australia is a big place with loads to see and do. You’ve got the magnificent coast line with its pristine beaches and islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The outback and Central Australia. Then you have the vibrant cities, unique towns plus, everything else in...
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