If you want to experience the ultimate road trip, there’s no place like Australia. From long outback stretches to winding coastal highways, Oz has so many great opportunities to hit the open road. I’ve done two road trips in the Land Down Under- the first time I drove the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to …
My first ever solo backpacking experience was to Australia. I spent a total of 6 weeks traveling up the east coast from Sydney to Cairns, then flew to Alice Springs for a 3-day Uluru Tour. From there I flew to Melbourne for the Grand Prix, then I continued my adventures in New Zealand. For a …
A popular attraction on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia is the Peninsula Hot Springs, where natural hot mineral waters flow from deep underground into pools and private baths. The hot springs are a 90-minute drive from Melbourne and are a great place to visit if you fancy a quick pampering getaway. Since I was staying …
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“We look like a shipwreck disaster” joked my snorkel guide as I hung on to a life belt in the ocean off the Mornington Peninsula. Of course we hadn’t been in a ship wreck, and I wasn’t in any danger. I was on the Moonraker Dolphin & Seal Swim, which departs from Sorrento Pier on …
If you plan to visit Australia, Western Australia has some incredible scenery and beautiful beaches. The region is full of blue skies, beautiful landscapes, and ancient cultures to explore. It also features some of the country’s best cuisine and a number of wineries for visitors to check out along the way. One of the highlights is …
Australia is one of my favourite countries in the world, and it’s an ideal place for a first-time solo backpacking trip. It was where my solo journey and this blog began. On my first ever trip to Australia I bought an Oz Experience pass and travelled up the East Coast from Sydney to Cairns. I …
After leaving university I saved up for a 2 month trip up the East Coast of Australia. I started my trip in New South Wales, where I spent one day in Sydney exploring the all the major sights that the city has to offer. Most cities, including Sydney, are best explored on foot so you …
I’ve been to most of Australia’s major cities on trips in the past, but one city that I hadn’t been to was Perth, so this time round I flew over to Western Australia to visit friends and see what the city has to offer. Perth city is pretty compact and easy to walk around, with …
On my recent trip to Western Australia my friend took me down to Margaret River for a night and we went for a swim at this beautiful beach, which I believe is called Contos. I’ve seen a lot of beaches on my travels, but the beaches in Australia never fail to amaze me. Contos is …
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