Welcome to my ultimate Australia travel guide! From the baking deserts of the ‘Red Centre’ to the tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia has something for every traveller. Whether you want to embark on an epic Australia road trip or just enjoy a city break in Sydney, you will find here […]
Tasmania
Travel ideas for the state of New South Wales in Australia
4 fantastic Australia travel itineraries
Australia is a bucket list travel destination for many people thanks to its unique wildlife, appealing climate, and the sheer variety of its amazing geography. Below are four Australia travel itineraries I suggest to friends planning their dream Australia trip. This great southern land is made up of vast landscapes, […]
A City Guide for Hobart, Australia
Hobart Australia is both a popular city break and an essential part of any Tasmania trip itinerary. My city guide will give you all the information you need to plan wonderful Tasmania holidays and make the most of your time in Hobart. This beautiful harbourside city has a historic centre that […]
Top 10 things to do in Australia
After two years living and travelling in Australia I thought it was time to bite the bullet and write a top 10 things to do in Australia post. It is time for some reflection on our exploration of this vast continent. I have travelled in Australia by rail, by car […]
A weekend city break in Hobart, Tasmania
There’s a tablecloth of cloud spread across Mount Wellington the morning after I arrive in Hobart, Australia. The steep and craggy face that rises up behind the pretty little capital of Tasmania to form a perfect backdrop to a sparkling harbour scene. Hobart is one of those cities with a […]
Australia: See Tasmanian Devils up close
Devils@Cradle is the Tasmanian Devil sanctuary at Cradle Mountain – one of a series across Tasmania working hard to save this incredible beastie from annihilation via Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). I signed up for the night feeding session at 5.30pm (costs $27.50) and went along for a look expecting […]
Australia: Wandering in Tasmania’s Western Wilderness
This was my third visit to Tasmania and this time the target destination was the evocatively named “Western Wilderness”. Following the Lyell Highway that leads from Derwent Bridge and Lake St Clair up and around the National Park, the first stop was the Franklin Nature Walk. It’s a mere 25 […]
Australia: Wandering on Tasmania’s beautiful east coast
The east coast of Tasmania is one of Australia’s most beautiful and here are few ideas on things to see and do (and eat and drink) while touring in Tasmania: When we arrived on Tasmania’s east coast (driving from Hobart), we made a bee-line for the famous Wineglass Bay. After all it […]