Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and has so much to offer. The city is famous for its many laneways filled with street art, its excellent food scene and its cultural diversity. Often referred to the cultural capital of Australia, here is our top sights in the city. Go Shopping at Queen Victoria … Continue reading 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MELBOURNE
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Melbourne Coffee Shop Guide
Melbourne's coffee culture is renowned for its quality. If you were to blindly walk into almost any café in Melbourne you are nearly guaranteed to get a good coffee. During our time in Melbourne we enjoyed many coffee breaks. Here are our top 5 coffee spots that we recommend you check out! Higher Ground When … Continue reading Melbourne Coffee Shop Guide
24 Hours in Canberra Australia
The capital of Australia and home to the parliament, Canberra is an often overlooked destination when people think of places to visit in Australia. We spent 24 hours in Canberra to break up the bus journey from Sydney to Melbourne. Here is the list of sights we managed to squeeze into a 24 hour period. … Continue reading 24 Hours in Canberra Australia
12 Things to do in Sydney Australia
Sydney may not be the capital of Australia but it is the largest and more vibrant cities in Australia. The city is famous for its superb beaches and rich cultural scene. We spent 6 days exploring the city and taking in all the sights. Here is a list of the spots and experiences we most … Continue reading 12 Things to do in Sydney Australia
Exploring Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city and the largest in Queensland. During our east coast trip of Australia, the first big city along the way we visited was Brisbane. We arrived just after Christmas so we were looking forward to enjoying the New Year celebrations. The city is centered around The Brisbane River or the … Continue reading Exploring Brisbane, Australia
Budget Friendly Trip To The Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach
The Whitsundays are a world renowned island chain off the coast of Australia, home to arguably the most famous beach in the world, Whitehaven Beach. The Whitsundays are situated in the Coral Sea and accessible from Airlie Beach, a beautiful and relaxing beach town in Northern Queensland. The most common way to visit this island … Continue reading Budget Friendly Trip To The Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach
Exploring The Great Barrier Reef On Green Island National Park.
No visit to Cairns would be complete without experiencing the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best dive sites in the world. It is made up of a collection of nearly 3,000 individual reefs and covers a huge 344,000 square kilometre, making it the world's largest … Continue reading Exploring The Great Barrier Reef On Green Island National Park.
Cairns to Melbourne – Two Months of Travel
The east coast of Australia is one of the most popular backpacking destinations in the world. This well traveled route is home to many bucket list sights such as The Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays and the Sydney Opera House, just to name a few. We spent two months backpacking ‘the coastal trail’, the name given … Continue reading Cairns to Melbourne – Two Months of Travel
Australian Skydive – Mission Beach
Skydiving is almost a rite of passage for anyone visiting Australia. Nearly every tourist town and city you visit will have skydive packages on offer. I took some time to research the best companies and locations. In the end I decided to do my skydive over Mission Beach, situated two hours south of Cairns. There … Continue reading Australian Skydive – Mission Beach
Cairns to Cape Tribulation Road Trip
The Tropical North of Queensland is possibly one of the most enchanting areas in Australia. The ocean is home the the world's biggest reef systems, the Great Barrier Reef and then along the coastline is Daintree, the oldest rainforest in the world. During our stay in Cairns we knew visiting the tropical rainforest of Daintree … Continue reading Cairns to Cape Tribulation Road Trip