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
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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
Yee-ha! The best outback station getaways for city slickers
Did you see Australia and picture yourself on an outback station, droving cattle and cracking a whip? Maybe you saw City Slickers back in the day and loved the idea of taking off with a group of friends on a life-changing trip where you could act out your childhood dream of being a cowboy (or cowgirl) on the lam? Well, whether you are an Aussie looking for an interstate … [Read more...] about Yee-ha! The best outback station getaways for city slickers
Road tripping from the Gold Coast to Brisbane: More than just a scenic route
For those heading to the Gold Coast for a break, it’s the perfect chance to jump in a Gold Coast car hire and enjoy a road trip up to Brisbane, as well as locations along the way. The short journey takes just over an hour when driven directly, which is perfect for those wanting to drive back and forth to catch certain events. Alternatively, you could make the most of the many … [Read more...] about Road tripping from the Gold Coast to Brisbane: More than just a scenic route
Don’t miss these 5 summer activities in Victoria this year
Victoria hasn’t had the easiest time of things this year, but as the smoke clears, it’s easy to see that this state is still spectacular, filled with things to do, and brimming with positive, outdoorsy people. There are so many worthy places to visit in Victoria and things to do, and still plenty of sunny days left to do it all. Here are our five picks for things to do in … [Read more...] about Don’t miss these 5 summer activities in Victoria this year
Chinese New Year Celebrations in Melbourne, Sydney, and around Australia
Chinese New Year 2018 is set to be big celebration here in Australia. The festivities commence on the 15th of February, with ten glorious days of feasting, fire cracking, and everyone’s favourite dragon! If you’re keen to partake in this year’s celebrations and ring in the Year of the Dog, read on for the best Chinese New Year activities down under! Chinese New Year … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Celebrations in Melbourne, Sydney, and around Australia
Tick the Alice Springs Camel Cup off your travel bucket list
The Melbourne Cup. The Gold Coast Magic Millions. The Darwin Cup. These big names are just a taste of some of the great Aussie race meetings our country has to offer. But if horses and hats aren’t your thing, the Alice Springs Camel Cup could be just the ticket to a completely unique Australian road trip experience! What’s not to love about this outback race? Forget the … [Read more...] about Tick the Alice Springs Camel Cup off your travel bucket list
Sydney to Queensland via the coast
One of Australia's most popular holiday destinations! The stretch of coastline north of Sydney and into Queensland is vast and beautiful. There are so many small seaside towns, large resort cities and several of the country's best beaches that it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit, so why not visit them all? Hire the vehicle of your choice and take a road trip along … [Read more...] about Sydney to Queensland via the coast
