Best Destinations for Australian Wildlife Photography

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Contents1Photograph Wildlife in Northern Territory1.1Kakaku2Photograph Wildlife in New South Wales2.1Blue Mountains2.2Lord Howe Island2.3Nelson Bay2.4Sydney3Photograph Wildlife in Queensland3.1Birdsville Track3.2Mission Beach4Photograph Wildlife in South Australia4.1Kangaroo Island5Photograph Wildlife in Tasmania5.1Bruny Island5.2Cradle Mountain5.3Launceston5.4Narawntapu National Park6Photograph Wildlife in Victoria6.1Port Campbell National Park6.2St Kilda6.3Yarra Bend Park, Kew7Photograph Wildlife in Western Australia7.1Jurien Bay7.2Rottnest IslandIf you’ve taken a look around either of my …

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Image looking out towards Mount Gower from Lagoon Road Lord Howe Island. The mountain is hidden by clouds and there is a rainbow over the lagoon

Should You Visit Lord Howe Island in Winter?

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Contents1Reasons to visit Lord Howe Island in Winter1.1It’s Cheaper1.2It’s Quieter1.3The Weather1.4Last minute plans are easy2Things to do on Lord Howe Island in Winter2.1Visit Neds Beach2.2Photography2.2.1Wildlife2.2.2Landscapes2.2.3Astro2.3Hiking2.4Kayaking2.5Visit the Lord Howe Museum3Where to Eat on Lord Howe Island3.1Thompsons General Store3.2The Anchorage3.3The Crooked Post3.4Driftwood3.5Bowling Club3.6Lord Howe Island Brewery3.7Jims4Where to buy supplies on Lord Howe Island4.1Joy’s Shop4.2Thompsons Store4.3Diamonds5What you should …

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Image shows a Tasmanian Pademelon sitting upright amongst shrubs in Narawntapu National Park

How to see Wildlife in Tasmania’s North

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Contents1Wildlife in Tasmania2Where to stay in Tasmania3Where to find wildlife experiences in Tasmania’s north3.1Cradle Mountain3.1.1How to visit Cradle Mountain3.2Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary3.3Narawntapu National Park3.4Beauty Point3.4.1Platypus House3.4.2Seahorse World3.5Low Head3.6Tamar Wetlands3.7Cataract GorgeA landscape photographer friend of mine recently said she hadn’t heard of any of the things I did on my recent trip to Tasmania. I picked my …

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Garbage bins standing out in the water at Lake Wanaka, with the snow capped Southern Alps behind

Why December is not the best month to visit New Zealand

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Contents1Adventures and Misadventures in New Zealand1.1It all started with a plane1.2Then there was the Coastal Pacific train1.3A not so Seal Swim Kaikoura1.4Te Anau Glowworms1.5When its raining in Queenstown1.6Car trouble in Glenorchy1.7A flooded Wanaka1.8Twilight in Twizel1.9A Glacier Landing1.10Back in Christchurch2Tips for dealing with last minute changesWe all know that even the best laid plans go wrong. …

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Panorama image of Uluru in Central Australia. Sun is hitting the rock and there are clouds in the sky behind and above the rock.

Bloggers Love; The Best Books set in Australia you need to read

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Contents1Down Under (Published in the US as In a Sunburned Country)2The Dry3Four Fires4Johnno5My Brilliant Career6Pearl Sister7Picnic at Hanging Rock8Stolen9The Light Between Oceans10Tomorrow When the War Began11Tracks From fiction to non-fiction, colonial history to modern day, from novels set in the Australian outback to a tale of a city or country town, there is no doubt …

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Self driving New Zealand; what you need to know

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Contents1Can I drive in New Zealand?2Road Rules in New Zealand3Car hire in New Zealand4Driving in New Zealand: what they don’t tell you4.1Petrol4.1.1Saving money on fuel in New Zealand4.2Roads in New Zealand4.2.1Motorways4.2.2Speed Limits4.2.3Roadworks4.2.4Trains4.3Navigating4.4WeatherIf you love a good road trip, they don’t come much more spectacular than New Zealand, where around every corner it seems there is …

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Unique Shoalhaven Wineries you need to visit

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Contents1Mountain Ridge Wines1.1Where to find Mountain Ridge Wines1.2What do Mountain Ridge Wines offer?1.3Why you should visit Mountain Ridge Wines2Coolangatta Estate Winery2.1Where to find Coolangatta Estate Winery2.2What does Coolangatta Estate Winery offer?2.3Why you should visit Coolangatta Estate Winery3Two Figs Winery3.1Where to find Two Figs Winery3.2What do Two Figs Winery offer?3.3Why you should visit Two Figs Winery4Shoalhaven …

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Snow capped mountains behind green fields near Mt Cook in New Zealand

From phones to lenses; My photography equipment list

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Contents1My Photography Journey2Best Camera for Travel Blogging2.1Olympus EM102.2Olympus EM52.2.1Pros of the Micro Four Thirds range2.2.2Cons of the Micro Four Thirds3Micro Four Thirds Lenses3.1Zuiko 14-42mm3.2Zuiko 40-150mm3.3Zuiko 30mm Macro3.4Zuiko 12-40mm Pro3.5Zuiko 75-300mm3.6Zuiko 12mm prime4Best Camera Accessories4.1Tripod4.2ND Filters4.3UV filters4.4Camera bag4.5Memory card4.6Lens cleaning wipes5Editing Tools6Improving your Photography6.1Tips for shooting Long Exposures with Micro Four Thirds6.2Take a session with Pro-photographers6.2.1Learn …

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A Quokka on Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Where to see Quokkas; A Rottnest Island Day Trip

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Contents1Why you should visit Rottnest Island2Rottnest Island History2.1Aboriginal History2.2Military History2.3Maritime History3Rottnest Land Wildlife3.1Quokkas3.1.1Where to find Quokkas3.1.2How to get a Quokka selfie3.2Birdlife3.3Reptile life4Rottnest Marine Life4.1New Zealand Fur Seals4.2Dolphins4.3Humpback Whales5How to get to Rottnest Island5.1By Ferry5.1.1From Perth5.1.2From Freemantle5.2By Air6How to get around on Rottnest Island7Tips to plan your Rottnest Island day trip8Rottnest Island Accommodation8.1Discovery Rottnest Island8.2Karma Rottnest8.3Rottnest …

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London Bridge in London

Accessible Travel; The virtual experience with Airbnb

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Contents1What is the Airbnb Online Experience?2What can you do as an Online Experience?3What do you need for an Online Experience?4Why you should try Airbnb Online Experiences5My Favourite Online Experiences5.1Experiences for hobby photographers5.1.1Secret Phone Tricks5.2Experiences for coffee lovers5.2.1Coffee Masterclass5.3Experiences for movie buffs and Harry Potter fans5.3.1Harry Potter London Secrets5.3.2Harry Potter Magic in Edinburgh5.4Experiences for lovers of …

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