Awesome things to do in my own backyard – Australia!
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 that the landscape of Australia offers vast opportunities for the backdrop of epic tales. Or even to be such a fundamental part of the story and …
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Stretching from Kiama in the North to Milton in the South and Kangaroo Valley in the west, the temperate climate and lush soil of the Shoalhaven coast produces wines which have received in excess of one thousand Australian and International awards. A range of varieties are produced by the eight Shoalhaven wineries, including Chardonnay, Verdelho, …
Rottnest Island has become somewhat famous in recent years, thanks largely to an adorable little mammal and a few celebrity selfies! It would be easy to assume that seeing the Quokka is the only thing to do on Rottnest Island, I had made the same assumption after all. But there’s actually way more to this …
Where to see Quokkas; A Rottnest Island Day Trip Read More »
Every year, between the months of May and November, Humpback Whales undertake their migration along the eastern coastline of Australia. Eagle-eyed Sydneysiders may spot the whales from a number of vantage points along the coast. But if you want the chance to get a little bit closer there is only one way you’re going to …
Cruise the Humpback Highway; best whale watching Sydney Read More »
My cousin visited from the UK a couple of years ago. He was staying with my family in Western Sydney, but thought he could just pop on over to Uluru and take a quick trip through the Barossa Valley. He couldn’t believe it when I told him both would require hours of flying. Non-Australians often …
Driving around Australia; the best routes for your Aussie road trip Read More »
A Lantern Ghost Tour – A skeptics tale All places have stories. They may vary in infamy and the ability to make us scoff, gasp in wonder, or apply a healthy dose of skepticism. As a place increases in age it collects stories, and old stories grow in the minds and mouths of the storytellers, …
The Hunter Valley, about 250 kilometres from Sydney, is best known as one of Australia’s premier wine regions. In recent years the Hunter Valley has earned a burgeoning reputation as the hottest music destination, with a number of wineries taking advantage of their large property to play host to big name international artists and a …
Gigging in wine country; Making the most of Hunter Valley concerts Read More »
Monarto Zoo Adelaide The instant I heard of Monarto Zoo I knew I would need to go there. While I am not generally a fan of zoos, Monarto Zoo is somewhat different. Open range, or open plains zoos are generally in more rural locations, and contain less animals than their city counterparts, but spread over …
If you’re visiting South Australia’s capital, the city of Adelaide, you’ll find a different pace of life to the bustle of Sydney or Melbourne. Known for its arts, sports and as the city of churches, there is plenty to see and do in the city itself. But there are also some things not to be …
One of the best coastlines in the world! When it comes to Australian road trips, they don’t come much more iconic than a trip on the Great Ocean Road. Winding 243km along the Victorian coastline it is a spectacularly picturesque glimpse of Australia’s scenery that should be on the must-do list of locals and visitors …
