If you're looking for a holiday destination that is easy to get to and truly beautiful, look no further than Flinders, located at the southern tip of the stunningly picturesque Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. The Peninsula attracts visitors to its shores year-round, and once you have picked up your hire car from SIXT in Melbourne, it's just over an hours drive from the hustle … [Read more...] about Escape to Flinders on the Mornington Peninsula
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Terrifying road trips: Australia’s most haunted roads
When people think of attractions with a history of documented hauntings they usually think of buildings - old houses, hotels or churches being the most common locations of supernatural activity. How often, however, do you consider roads to be haunted? Well, put aside what you already think you know about ghostly apparitions and scary sights because we have a list of the most … [Read more...] about Terrifying road trips: Australia’s most haunted roads
Why Adelaide is a top Australian city to visit
While Sydney and Melbourne usually claim the top spots as the cities to visit down under, dark-horse Adelaide was the only Australian city to be listed on the New York Times' 52 Places to Go in 2015, and it's popularity has skyrocketed well into 2016. So what makes this city a must visit? Here are some of Adelaide's biggest holiday drawcards: Wine regions Adelaide has been … [Read more...] about Why Adelaide is a top Australian city to visit
Tasmania Road Trip Guide
It’s no wonder Tasmania made New York Times' annual list of 52 Places to Go in 2024. Think of it as a mini-Australia – all the fun packed into one tiny island. It’s rich in history, scenic views, ideal surf, epic hiking trails and crystal-blue bays, with a bourgeoning food and wine scene to boot. Need an extra reason to visit Tasmania? Princess Mary, now Queen of Denmark, was … [Read more...] about Tasmania Road Trip Guide
10 moving house tips to tackle stress
The idea of moving house is enough to give most of us a headache with the packing, the planning, and the costs involved – we avoid it when we can. It doesn’t have to be this way though. With the right preparation and a clear strategy, it can be a walk in the park (almost). Whether you are moving out for the first time or relocating to a different state, these ten moving tips … [Read more...] about 10 moving house tips to tackle stress
How to eat your way around Tasmania
Traditionally, Australia has never really been famous for its culinary traditions in a good way. After all, putting beetroot on your burger just sounds plain weird, doesn't it? But these days more and more people are discovering that the cuisine of Down Under is about more than beer, beer, more beer and Vegemite, and that's plenty due to Tasmania. So, if you love food, why not … [Read more...] about How to eat your way around Tasmania
The Far North up close and personal: Drive from Cairns to Townsville
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
5 Awesome Day Trips Around Cairns
Cairns: the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. But what about when you want to experience something a little different? Venture into the great unknown? Something off the beaten track perhaps? We’ve got you. These five awesome Cairns day trips will lead you to experience North Queensland’s slightly more obscure and offbeat vibes. But they should be done right. With a killer … [Read more...] about 5 Awesome Day Trips Around Cairns
Where Sydney locals escape to: The Hawkesbury Region
With its gateway, Brooklyn Village, only about 50 km from Sydney’s CBD, the Hawkesbury Region is a great place to escape to if you need a break from the big smoke. This region to the northwest of Sydney is named by the Hawkesbury River, which winds its way down to the coast. Unlike the beaches, you don’t need to wait for perfect, warm summer weather to enjoy everything this … [Read more...] about Where Sydney locals escape to: The Hawkesbury Region
Drive to Cootamundra, the birthplace of Bradman
Cootamundra is a small town in New South Wales of fewer than 10,000 inhabitants. It’s roughly on the route between Sydney and Melbourne, and one of its biggest attractions is the fact that it is home to the Cootamundra Wattle tree. In fact, Cootamundra would largely be a relaxed little rural town if it wasn’t for one thing - it is the birthplace of the greatest known cricketer … [Read more...] about Drive to Cootamundra, the birthplace of Bradman
