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Australia Travel Articles:
Victoria's Shipwreck Coast
On a sunny, calm day there is nowhere more beautiful than the Victorian Coastline to the west of Melbourne. The blue waters, pristine beaches and amazing limestone features are the picture of serenity ...
Bowen: Gem of the Coral Coast
The town of Bowen is situated on the Queensland coast in the northern parts of the Whitsunday region. As a tourist destination it's often overlooked in favour of its southerly neighbour, Airlie Beach, ...
The Rugged Scenery of the East Macdonnell Ranges
It doesn't matter if you are travelling from Ayers Rock, Adelaide, Darwin or Tennant Creek, all roads lead to Alice Springs, and with two majestic ranges on either side it is so worth exploring the wi ...
Shining Bright in North East Victoria
The Alpine High Country of Victoria lies in the North Eastern part of the state, an expansive region characterised by colourful and lively valleys, snow capped mountain peaks and wide open spaces. Nes ...
Exploring the West Coast of Tasmania
The beauty of the Tasmanian countryside is the feeling of isolation you get there. Gazing out over some of the mountains, forests and lakes its hard to remember that we live in an industrialised world ...
Charters Towers - Scenic Gold Mining Town
Charters Towers is unpretentious and everything Australian, formally the second largest city in Queensland. Easily reached, just over an hour south west from Townsville, it is perfect as a base to dis ...
Whale Watching at Hervey Bay
On our recent Australian holiday we stayed in Hervey Bay and while we were there it was the annual whale watching season. Hervey Bay is a colourful seaside resort town with a magnificent beach and a n ...
Family Fun on the Gold Coast
I was lying in bed last night thinking of the sensational Gold Coast accommodation we stayed at on our recent holiday to Australia. The gold Coast is located in the far south of the state of Queenslan ...
Driving the Queensland Coast
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of Dad piling us into the back of the old Ford and heading north on a road trip from Brisbane via Gladstone, Mackay,Townsville and eventually tropical Cairns. ...
Small Town Tasmania - Forth and Beyond
Tasmania is rich in secrets- around every corner of its historic towns are harboured stories and tales of years gone by. Its full heritage and lively history are indicative of its interesting past, a ...
Phillip Island
It's a pleasant two hour drive from the centre of Melbourne to Phillip island, one that takes you through the city and then around the banks of Westernport Bay to the mainland town of San Remo, where ...
Discover Mount Isa
Dominating Western Queensland's countryside is the widespread mining city of Mount Isa. With borders extending for hundreds of kilometres in each direction, including some of the country's most beauti ...
Something For Everyone in the Murraylands
The hustle and bustle of the city centre seems a million miles away as you watch the sinking sun spreads its orange glow over the smooth waters of the Murray River. A flock of migratory waders flies o ...
Busselton - Treasure of the South West
One of Australia's most beautiful treasures, Busselton is rich with history, tourism, culture and natural attractions. This is the ideal destination for your driving holiday, perfect as a base for enj ...
Amazing Avoca
If you are looking for brilliant blue waters lined by a rugged coastline and long white beaches, look no further than Avoca Beach. Located on the Central Coast of New South Wales just 100 kilometres n ...
Ulladulla - Relax on the NSW South Coast
Ulladulla is the centrepiece of a trio of attractions on the New South Wales south coast that together combine history, the ocean and a stunning hinterland to provide an all-in-one destination that is ...
Bowral - The Fashionable Countryside
The ideal positioning of the Southern Highlands in New South Wales has contributed enormously to their progression as a world class tourist destination. An hours drive from Sydney, and just over two h ...
Top 21 South Australia Hotspots
South Australia has so much to offer, here are just a few of the highlights. The capital Adelaide, the world Famous Barossa Valley, the unique town of Coober Pedy and Kangaroo Island, plus much more...
Amazing Seascapes in Albany
The south west of Australia has plenty to offer the intrepid campervan explorer. Thick, towering forests lie side by side with rugged, rocky coastlines and beautiful beaches, all interspersed with qua ...
Ballarat's Colourful Culture
Combined with the distinct four seasons of the local climate this gives Ballarat a very European feel that visitors find unique to Australia and thus very refreshing. Add to this all the attractions of the Victorian Goldfields, which are just a stones throw away.
Beautiful Busselton
When thinking of Western Australia images of hot desert landscapes sweltering under a ferocious sun come to mind. But 200 kilometres south of Perth is the the Busselton/Margaret River region, where in ...
Discover Carnarvon Gorge
Carnarvon Gorge is one of Queensland's hidden treasures, with a smorgasbord of natural attractions in every direction. Driving from Brisbane, the easiest route is via Roma and Injune which takes about ...
Townsville - Where Coast Meets Country
Townsville is a tropical destination in Queensland often passed by in favour of its more northerly neighbour, Cairns. It is a quieter alternative, without the hordes of backpackers and yet with just a ...
Shark Bay - Where the Dugongs Play!
Don't let the name conjure up images of deadly, man-eating predators in your mind and prevent you visiting the amazing part of Western Australia that is Shark Bay. This World Heritage listed region is ...
Coober Pedy: Outback Opals and Underground Living
Outback Australia can be a harsh and unforgiving environment. Boiling hot days, chilly nights and dry, dry conditions explain why the majority of Australia's red centre is largely uninhabited. Yet its ...
Victorias Top 21 Hot Spots
Here is a list of just some of the amazing things to do and see whilst visiting Victoria. Some of the destinations included here are, Melbourne, Ballarat, Snowy River National Park and Lakes Entrance, and this is only half the list!
Exploring the Tweed
The highest town on the New South Wales coastline is the inimitable Tweed Heads, a picture perfect coastal resort town that tempts Queenslanders down across the border and tries its best to stop trave ...
Top 21 Northern Territory Hot Spots
1. DarwinThe capital of Northern Territory, Darwin is the base for incredible natural attractions such as Kakadu and Litchfield National Park. You can travel along the Arnhem Highway into Kakadu, or v ...
Outdoor Adventure in the Snowy Mountains
The Great Dividing Range lies on the border between New South Wales and Victoria, and here you will find the renowned Snowy Mountains, Australia's premier destination for snow holidays. Situated in th ...
Fine Folk and Fare in the Clare Valley
The Clare Valley is a quintessential example of country Australia at its best. Its photogenic landscapes are lush and green, and grape-laden vineyards spring out of its fertile soils. The beautiful si ...
Joondalup: The Peaceful North of Perth
For a Western Australian experience that brings you close to the state capital of Perth but far enough away that you escape the hustle and bustle of big city life look no further than Joondalup. Just ...
Walking Through Victoria
There are such a vast range of walks to choose from in Victoria that you could be walking all year and not cover every track. From long walks alongside the Great Ocean Road to the beauty of the Danden ...
Touring the Fleurieu Peninsula
A coat hanger-shaped strip of land jutting out into the ocean, the Fleurieu Peninsula has been a favourite holiday haunt of South Australians and tourists the world over for generations now. At its cl ...
Memories of Mungo National Park
Australia is known for its Aboriginal history and culture, and the Mungo National Park is one of those rare treasures that has captured the soul and beauty of this land as it was so long ago. Located ...
Peace and Quiet by the Blackwood River
A comfortable half days drive from Perth transports you to the different world that is the Blackwood River Valley. The gem in the crown of Western Australia's South West, the Valley is the ultimate co ...
Stanthorpe - The Coolest Place in Queensland!
Deep in the heart of the countryside, on the border of New South Wales and Queensland, lies the inimitable rural centre of Stanthorpe. An easy three hour drive in your campervan from Brisbane gets you ...
Tasmania - Top 21 Hot Spots
1. HobartOne of the most beautiful and popular destinations in Tasmania, Hobart has something for everyone. Located in the South East on the Derwent River, close to Mt Wellington and Mt Nelson, you wi ...
Newcastle: The Beauty Without the Bustle
Newcastle is a city in transition. A major industrial centre, and the largest export harbour in the Commonwealth, it is also the administrative and industrial centre of the Hunter Valley. Yet ease of ...
The Bellarine Peninsula
To the south-west of Melbourne lies the Bellarine Peninsula, one of Victoria's most picturesque regions. Bordered by Port Phillip Bay to the north and the Bass Strait to the south, this Peninsula prov ...
Bushwalking in Western Australia
Western Australia is known for its brilliant wildflowers, and a walking holiday combined with a rental car is one of the best way to see as much of this diverse state as possible. There are a large nu ...
The "Sunshine City" of Geraldton
There are not many cities in the world that have pristine coastline on their one side and majestic mountains rising up on the other side. Geraldton in Western Australia not only has this, but can also ...
Hideaway in the Huon Valley
The deep south of Tasmania is a land evocative of fairytales. The fruit growing in the lush valleys and plains is plumper than anywhere in Australia, and the snow capped crags and alpine moorlands lyi ...
Port Douglas and the Daintree
Just mentioning Port Douglas brings visions of palm tree beaches, lush rainforests and sarongs. Far North Queensland is one of the most visited and well known tourist destinations in Queensland, and f ...
National Parks of the Western Downs
The Western Downs of Queensland, Australia, are renowned for their wide open spaces and their friendly country folk who welcome all tourists with open arms. The peaceful lifestyle here instantly rubs ...
The Grampians Region
A three hour drive west of Melbourne in your campervan brings you to the wide skies, towering mountains and fertile plains of the Grampians region. The centrepiece of this impressive part of the state ...
Magnificent Margaret River
Western Australia has so much to offer, with stunning beaches, vast desert landscapes, rugged landforms and sweeping countryside. It also offers the stunning Margaret River. Known for its sweeping vin ...
The Cape to Cape Trek
The lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste in the north and Cape Leeuwin 135 kilometres below it mark the beginning and end of one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline Australia has to offer. While t ...
Bushwalking in South Australia
South Australia offers amazing diversity and breathtaking beauty in every direction. For the nature lover you can choose from the large number of sprawling parks surrounding the city of Adelaide to th ...
Litchfield National Park
An easy two hour drive south west from Darwin brings you to the expansive majesty of the Litchfield National Park. Closer and simpler to reach it is still often shunned in favour of the more well know ...
Top 21 Western Australia Hot Spots
Top 21 places to visit in Western Australia comprising of some amazing destinations such as, Coral Bay, Monkey Mia, Swan Valley and Rottnest Island. Full of things to see and do, a must read for the West Australian traveller.
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Subcategories:
Adelaide · Brisbane · Cairns · Canberra · Melbourne · Perth · Sydney
Australia Travel Articles:
Victoria's Shipwreck Coast
On a sunny, calm day there is nowhere more beautiful than the Victorian Coastline to the west of Melbourne. The blue waters, pristine beaches and amazing limestone features are the picture of serenity ...
Bowen: Gem of the Coral Coast
The town of Bowen is situated on the Queensland coast in the northern parts of the Whitsunday region. As a tourist destination it's often overlooked in favour of its southerly neighbour, Airlie Beach, ...
The Rugged Scenery of the East Macdonnell Ranges
It doesn't matter if you are travelling from Ayers Rock, Adelaide, Darwin or Tennant Creek, all roads lead to Alice Springs, and with two majestic ranges on either side it is so worth exploring the wi ...
Shining Bright in North East Victoria
The Alpine High Country of Victoria lies in the North Eastern part of the state, an expansive region characterised by colourful and lively valleys, snow capped mountain peaks and wide open spaces. Nes ...
Exploring the West Coast of Tasmania
The beauty of the Tasmanian countryside is the feeling of isolation you get there. Gazing out over some of the mountains, forests and lakes its hard to remember that we live in an industrialised world ...
Charters Towers - Scenic Gold Mining Town
Charters Towers is unpretentious and everything Australian, formally the second largest city in Queensland. Easily reached, just over an hour south west from Townsville, it is perfect as a base to dis ...
Whale Watching at Hervey Bay
On our recent Australian holiday we stayed in Hervey Bay and while we were there it was the annual whale watching season. Hervey Bay is a colourful seaside resort town with a magnificent beach and a n ...
Family Fun on the Gold Coast
I was lying in bed last night thinking of the sensational Gold Coast accommodation we stayed at on our recent holiday to Australia. The gold Coast is located in the far south of the state of Queenslan ...
Driving the Queensland Coast
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of Dad piling us into the back of the old Ford and heading north on a road trip from Brisbane via Gladstone, Mackay,Townsville and eventually tropical Cairns. ...
Small Town Tasmania - Forth and Beyond
Tasmania is rich in secrets- around every corner of its historic towns are harboured stories and tales of years gone by. Its full heritage and lively history are indicative of its interesting past, a ...
Phillip Island
It's a pleasant two hour drive from the centre of Melbourne to Phillip island, one that takes you through the city and then around the banks of Westernport Bay to the mainland town of San Remo, where ...
Discover Mount Isa
Dominating Western Queensland's countryside is the widespread mining city of Mount Isa. With borders extending for hundreds of kilometres in each direction, including some of the country's most beauti ...
Something For Everyone in the Murraylands
The hustle and bustle of the city centre seems a million miles away as you watch the sinking sun spreads its orange glow over the smooth waters of the Murray River. A flock of migratory waders flies o ...
Busselton - Treasure of the South West
One of Australia's most beautiful treasures, Busselton is rich with history, tourism, culture and natural attractions. This is the ideal destination for your driving holiday, perfect as a base for enj ...
Amazing Avoca
If you are looking for brilliant blue waters lined by a rugged coastline and long white beaches, look no further than Avoca Beach. Located on the Central Coast of New South Wales just 100 kilometres n ...
Ulladulla - Relax on the NSW South Coast
Ulladulla is the centrepiece of a trio of attractions on the New South Wales south coast that together combine history, the ocean and a stunning hinterland to provide an all-in-one destination that is ...
Bowral - The Fashionable Countryside
The ideal positioning of the Southern Highlands in New South Wales has contributed enormously to their progression as a world class tourist destination. An hours drive from Sydney, and just over two h ...
Top 21 South Australia Hotspots
South Australia has so much to offer, here are just a few of the highlights. The capital Adelaide, the world Famous Barossa Valley, the unique town of Coober Pedy and Kangaroo Island, plus much more...
Amazing Seascapes in Albany
The south west of Australia has plenty to offer the intrepid campervan explorer. Thick, towering forests lie side by side with rugged, rocky coastlines and beautiful beaches, all interspersed with qua ...
Ballarat's Colourful Culture
Combined with the distinct four seasons of the local climate this gives Ballarat a very European feel that visitors find unique to Australia and thus very refreshing. Add to this all the attractions of the Victorian Goldfields, which are just a stones throw away.
Beautiful Busselton
When thinking of Western Australia images of hot desert landscapes sweltering under a ferocious sun come to mind. But 200 kilometres south of Perth is the the Busselton/Margaret River region, where in ...
Discover Carnarvon Gorge
Carnarvon Gorge is one of Queensland's hidden treasures, with a smorgasbord of natural attractions in every direction. Driving from Brisbane, the easiest route is via Roma and Injune which takes about ...
Townsville - Where Coast Meets Country
Townsville is a tropical destination in Queensland often passed by in favour of its more northerly neighbour, Cairns. It is a quieter alternative, without the hordes of backpackers and yet with just a ...
Shark Bay - Where the Dugongs Play!
Don't let the name conjure up images of deadly, man-eating predators in your mind and prevent you visiting the amazing part of Western Australia that is Shark Bay. This World Heritage listed region is ...
Coober Pedy: Outback Opals and Underground Living
Outback Australia can be a harsh and unforgiving environment. Boiling hot days, chilly nights and dry, dry conditions explain why the majority of Australia's red centre is largely uninhabited. Yet its ...
Victorias Top 21 Hot Spots
Here is a list of just some of the amazing things to do and see whilst visiting Victoria. Some of the destinations included here are, Melbourne, Ballarat, Snowy River National Park and Lakes Entrance, and this is only half the list!
Exploring the Tweed
The highest town on the New South Wales coastline is the inimitable Tweed Heads, a picture perfect coastal resort town that tempts Queenslanders down across the border and tries its best to stop trave ...
Top 21 Northern Territory Hot Spots
1. DarwinThe capital of Northern Territory, Darwin is the base for incredible natural attractions such as Kakadu and Litchfield National Park. You can travel along the Arnhem Highway into Kakadu, or v ...
Outdoor Adventure in the Snowy Mountains
The Great Dividing Range lies on the border between New South Wales and Victoria, and here you will find the renowned Snowy Mountains, Australia's premier destination for snow holidays. Situated in th ...
Fine Folk and Fare in the Clare Valley
The Clare Valley is a quintessential example of country Australia at its best. Its photogenic landscapes are lush and green, and grape-laden vineyards spring out of its fertile soils. The beautiful si ...
Joondalup: The Peaceful North of Perth
For a Western Australian experience that brings you close to the state capital of Perth but far enough away that you escape the hustle and bustle of big city life look no further than Joondalup. Just ...
Walking Through Victoria
There are such a vast range of walks to choose from in Victoria that you could be walking all year and not cover every track. From long walks alongside the Great Ocean Road to the beauty of the Danden ...
Touring the Fleurieu Peninsula
A coat hanger-shaped strip of land jutting out into the ocean, the Fleurieu Peninsula has been a favourite holiday haunt of South Australians and tourists the world over for generations now. At its cl ...
Memories of Mungo National Park
Australia is known for its Aboriginal history and culture, and the Mungo National Park is one of those rare treasures that has captured the soul and beauty of this land as it was so long ago. Located ...
Peace and Quiet by the Blackwood River
A comfortable half days drive from Perth transports you to the different world that is the Blackwood River Valley. The gem in the crown of Western Australia's South West, the Valley is the ultimate co ...
Stanthorpe - The Coolest Place in Queensland!
Deep in the heart of the countryside, on the border of New South Wales and Queensland, lies the inimitable rural centre of Stanthorpe. An easy three hour drive in your campervan from Brisbane gets you ...
Tasmania - Top 21 Hot Spots
1. HobartOne of the most beautiful and popular destinations in Tasmania, Hobart has something for everyone. Located in the South East on the Derwent River, close to Mt Wellington and Mt Nelson, you wi ...
Newcastle: The Beauty Without the Bustle
Newcastle is a city in transition. A major industrial centre, and the largest export harbour in the Commonwealth, it is also the administrative and industrial centre of the Hunter Valley. Yet ease of ...
The Bellarine Peninsula
To the south-west of Melbourne lies the Bellarine Peninsula, one of Victoria's most picturesque regions. Bordered by Port Phillip Bay to the north and the Bass Strait to the south, this Peninsula prov ...
Bushwalking in Western Australia
Western Australia is known for its brilliant wildflowers, and a walking holiday combined with a rental car is one of the best way to see as much of this diverse state as possible. There are a large nu ...
The "Sunshine City" of Geraldton
There are not many cities in the world that have pristine coastline on their one side and majestic mountains rising up on the other side. Geraldton in Western Australia not only has this, but can also ...
Hideaway in the Huon Valley
The deep south of Tasmania is a land evocative of fairytales. The fruit growing in the lush valleys and plains is plumper than anywhere in Australia, and the snow capped crags and alpine moorlands lyi ...
Port Douglas and the Daintree
Just mentioning Port Douglas brings visions of palm tree beaches, lush rainforests and sarongs. Far North Queensland is one of the most visited and well known tourist destinations in Queensland, and f ...
National Parks of the Western Downs
The Western Downs of Queensland, Australia, are renowned for their wide open spaces and their friendly country folk who welcome all tourists with open arms. The peaceful lifestyle here instantly rubs ...
The Grampians Region
A three hour drive west of Melbourne in your campervan brings you to the wide skies, towering mountains and fertile plains of the Grampians region. The centrepiece of this impressive part of the state ...
Magnificent Margaret River
Western Australia has so much to offer, with stunning beaches, vast desert landscapes, rugged landforms and sweeping countryside. It also offers the stunning Margaret River. Known for its sweeping vin ...
The Cape to Cape Trek
The lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste in the north and Cape Leeuwin 135 kilometres below it mark the beginning and end of one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline Australia has to offer. While t ...
Bushwalking in South Australia
South Australia offers amazing diversity and breathtaking beauty in every direction. For the nature lover you can choose from the large number of sprawling parks surrounding the city of Adelaide to th ...
Litchfield National Park
An easy two hour drive south west from Darwin brings you to the expansive majesty of the Litchfield National Park. Closer and simpler to reach it is still often shunned in favour of the more well know ...
Top 21 Western Australia Hot Spots
Top 21 places to visit in Western Australia comprising of some amazing destinations such as, Coral Bay, Monkey Mia, Swan Valley and Rottnest Island. Full of things to see and do, a must read for the West Australian traveller.
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