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A Night Enjoying the Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

A Night Enjoying the Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jul 13, 2026 | Victoria | 0 comments

One of the most popular annual winter events in Victoria is the Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. It draws people from all over Victoria every year. And I can now say, it is one of my favourite winter events. Held during the month of July when Australia...
Guide to Sailing Aboard Spirit of Tasmania

Guide to Sailing Aboard Spirit of Tasmania

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Feb 26, 2026 | Tasmania, Transport / Travel, Victoria | 10 comments

I’ve been to Tasmania a few times, mostly for a quick weekend to see my favourite AFL team, Hawthorn Hawks play. I have flown each time however, wanting to drive the ‘big lap of Tasmania’ I decided to sail aboard the Spirit of Tasmania so I could take my vehicle. That...
Where to See Aboriginal Rock Art in Australia

Where to See Aboriginal Rock Art in Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Nov 12, 2025 | Best of Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria | 2 comments

Aboriginal rock art is an essential part of Australia’s First Nations culture. Most of the artworks include paintings (pictographs), engravings (petroglyphs) and stone arrangements of which date back over 30,000 years. They depict a wide range of cultural narratives,...
Stawell – More than a Gift

Stawell – More than a Gift

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Nov 12, 2025 | Discover Australia Now, Victoria | 0 comments

Stawell is a small town along the A8 highway that links Adelaide and Melbourne. Most visit Stawell at Easter to witness the running of the Stawell Gift or as a gateway to The Grampians National Park. On a recent visit to Stawell I discovered that this quaint town is...
Murtoa Stick Shed – Largest in the Southern Hemisphere

Murtoa Stick Shed – Largest in the Southern Hemisphere

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Nov 16, 2025 | Victoria | 16 comments

inside Murtoa Stick Shed   If you are wondering what the Murtoa Stick Shed is and why you would want to visit a shed made from sticks, well, read on to find out why you should visit Murtoa Stick Shed. The Murtoa Stick Shed, formerly known as the Number 1...
Discover The Grampians – Waterfalls, Walks, Wildlife & Wine

Discover The Grampians – Waterfalls, Walks, Wildlife & Wine

by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Feb 16, 2026 | Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities, Victoria | 6 comments

I first saw the Grampians on a road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide. They appeared in the distance before getting bigger and bigger then smaller and smaller as we drove along the A8. And I wondered why these intriguing mountains were such a draw card. So I decided to...
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