Cairns to Townsville Distance: 347 Kilometers | 4 hours and 30 minutes Although they’re both tropical cities, Cairns and Townsville are as different as chalk and cheese in many ways. While they’re both synonymous with warm climates, the Great Barrier Reef and rich in North Queensland history, both cities offer up something unique for locals and tourists alike. There’s only one … [Read more...] about The Far North up close and personal: Drive from Cairns to Townsville
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5 of Gold Coast’s hidden gems
The Gold Coast is the kind of destination you can return to time and time again and still find new and incredible things to see and do with every visit. A Gold Coast car hire is an absolute must for these kinds of trips – it gives you the freedom to explore where you like, when you like, and lets you linger in places you love and leave the places that don’t live up to … [Read more...] about 5 of Gold Coast’s hidden gems
Brisbane to Cairns: The perfect getaway
Easter is just around the corner, and if you’ve looked at the calendar and been savvy about requesting days off, you might even have organised for an extra long break. Aside from eating chocolate for breakfast, Easter is a fantastic time to take a road trip while the weather is still warm, but not too hot, either. Our pick for the best road trip to take this Easter break? … [Read more...] about Brisbane to Cairns: The perfect getaway
Your road trip guide to the Grampians
There’s no denying that the Grampians National Park is one of Australia’s most stunning visual feasts, and if you’re not sure what to do in Victoria this summer, a visit to this surreal location is a must. The panoramic scenes are as if they are straight out of an adventure book, with sprawling sandstone mountain ranges, hanging cliff faces, wildflowers, wildlife, and … [Read more...] about Your road trip guide to the Grampians
Caves, ocean and tons of adventure: Drive Melbourne to Adelaide
A Melbourne to Adelaide road trip provides unforgettable scenery, idyllic vineyards and a huge variety of opportunities for adventure. One stretch of the journey that is particularly great - especially if you’re an adventurous type - is the road between Warrnambool in Victoria and Mount Gambier in the eastern part of South Australia. All up, the drive from Melbourne to Adelaide … [Read more...] about Caves, ocean and tons of adventure: Drive Melbourne to Adelaide
Bushwalking Blog interview: Hiking Australia’s great locations
From stories and inspiration, to tips and advice and everything else, there’s no better resource on Australian hikes than Neil Fahey’s Bushwalking Blog. Arguably one of the country’s most experienced and well-travelled hikers, Neil regularly shares his adventures and images on his engaging site that will have you planning your next trek within minutes. Neil has been kind enough … [Read more...] about Bushwalking Blog interview: Hiking Australia’s great locations
8 Awesome Things to do in Mackay, Australia’s Town of the Year
Aussie explorers, this just in: Mackay has been hailed as Australia’s Town of the Year. When we found out, we just had to take some time to showcase why everyone should visit Mackay this year! If you’re wondering what this Central Queensland coastal town has going for it, we’ve done the work for you. 1. Take a dip in Bluewater Lagoon If we said this one is for the kids, we’d … [Read more...] about 8 Awesome Things to do in Mackay, Australia’s Town of the Year
