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Bucket-List Things to do in Australia

It’s no secret that Australia is a must-see while traveling the world. The country offers visitors all types of opportunities to see some of the most breathtaking landscapes, interesting wildlife, and unique culture on earth.  Whether you’re an interested amateur photographer, an avid camper, or just someone who loves to explore off the beaten path, […]

Things to do in Katherine, Northern Territory & Full Guide

No visit to the Northern Territory is complete without visiting the spectacular Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge), a region of rugged beauty, history and culture with the breathtaking 'Nitmiluk Gorge' as the centrepiece. Cruise, canoe, walk, fly, swim or embrace the indigenous culture, Nitmiluk has it all. Nitmiluk Tours is 100 per cent indigenous owned and is the specialist agent offering a great variety of tours to explore the region.

This blog post was written in collaboration with the Northern Territory tourist board. All opinions remain my own. The Stuart Highway can be a hot, dusty and lonely road, connecting Darwin at the top of the Northern Territory to Adelaide, some 3,000 kilometres further south. Small towns (and the occasional city) are dotted along the […]

What To Do On The Great Ocean Road

When the after dinner conversation turns to great road trips of the world, Australia’s Great Ocean Road almost always gets a mention. And so it should. It’s not just another road trip, but a full-on sensory experience that embraces stunning ocean scenery, beautiful little towns that have a charm all their own and the friendly […]

Things To Do On Your Darwin Layover: One Day in Darwin

Sitting at just over 1000 miles from Bali, it’s no surprise that Darwin is many people’s first point of call in Australia. Some travellers stop there for a while, while others scoot on through to the bigger, livelier cities of Sydney and Melbourne. In fact, many people think that there aren’t many things to do […]

Ideas for Weekend Trips from Melbourne

Melbourne’s a world-famous city. It’s easy to see why – everyone loves quirky metropolises, with street art, beautiful buildings, a laid-back atmosphere yet still zillions of things to do. You could spend one week in Melbourne and never leave the city. But there’s much more in the state of Victoria than just Melbourne. And luckily, […]

Great Ideas for Weekend Trips from Sydney

What with its famous opera house, charismatic neighbourhoods and many beautiful beaches, lots of travellers get stuck in Sydney – many at the end of an east coast road trip. But there are plenty of great opportunities for weekend trips from Sydney that are essential for anyone living in the city – or for travellers or […]

These Are the Best Byron Bay Beaches That You’ll Love

I seem to start every blog post I write about Byron Bay by mentioning how I lived in a tent there for five months, so if this is your first time here, hi my name’s Claire and I lived in a tent in Byron Bay for five months. Now that’s out the way, I thought […]

Fun Things to do in Newcastle, Australia in 2 Days

Newcastle is a regional city in New South Wales, located around two hours north of Sydney. It’s definitely a place worth visiting in its own right. Newy as it is known, is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on NSW’s mid-coast, as well as cool little bars, shops and restaurants. It has been […]

The Best Things to do in Bundaberg: Tips from a Local

For backpackers in Australia, Bundaberg is famous for two things – rum and farm work opportunities. But there’s much more to the city of Bundaberg than meets the eye. That’s why I’ve asked Bundaberg locals, Alan and Ros, to share their best tips for visiting Bundaberg. So whether you’re just visiting the city for the […]

Places to Learn About Aboriginal Culture and History in Australia

Did you know: Australian Aboriginal culture is the oldest on this planet. There is rock art dating back to over 60,000 years throughout the country, which depicts how the Aboriginal people lived and survived in the harshest of climates for way longer than any other society. Europeans only came to Australia in 1770; just 248 […]