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...
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...
Where to Stay in Canberra – ACT Accommodation Options
Canberra is the capital of Australia and is a must-visit on your travels around Australia. The Australian capital is famous for being the political capital of the country with many administrative buildings. In this post I’m not going to advise you on what to see...
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...
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...
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...
Where to Stay in Central Australia – Central Australia Accommodation
Central Australia is a vast area. Sometimes there are hundreds of kilometres between towns, and towns can sometimes be just a roadhouse. If you are heading to Central Australia for a holiday you will need to know what accommodation is available and where to find...
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...
9 Tips to Survive Long-haul and Overnight Australian Train Trips
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...