We originally only planned to be in Australia for 1 month but our time kept creeping up, the more we wanted to see of the country. Taking into account the size of this country led us to divide our time into a total of 2 months as shown below. Melbourne – 5 days – Hosier …
Sydney Harbour Bridge vs Pylon Lookout Climbing the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge is a must-do activity for many tourists but will leave a big hole in your finances between $238 to $363 depending on when you choose to do your climb. Instead, the cheaper alternative is to climb the Pylon Lookout which is part of the …
1. Self guided snorknel trail As a massive snorkelling fan, I jumped at the chance to do a self guided trail. By donating $5 you can purchase a waterproof card from the newsagent in Arcadia and other locations on the island which contains information on where to go and what to see. There are two …
Uluru, the aboriginal name for the big red rock or Ayers Rock as it is also commonly known is found in the centre of Australia and a must-see tourist attraction. I had always wanted to visited this iconic landmark as for many people, this really is the heart-and-soul of the country. There are numerous tours …
Read Part 1: Driving the Great Ocean Road The Twelve Apostles Did you know that the Twelve Apostles used to be called the Sow and Piglets until 1922? They were renamed for tourism purposes. It was named The Apostles and eventually become known as the Twelve Apostles despite there only ever being nine stacks! Marketing …
Looking for the ultimate roadtrip? Then look no further than the world’s most scenic coastal drive, The Great Ocean Road. This Australian National Heritage road is only 150 miles (243 kilometres) long, starting at the spring creek bridge in Torquay and finishing just east of Warrnambool. Most visitors hop on a one-or-two day tour to visit …
1. Mmm, Coffee…. If you take your coffee drinking seriously, then you will love this city! There are numerous coffee shops to chose from to stem your caffeine craving for a cappuccino or latte. Degraves Street and Central Place are the best spots for a great coffee and to soak up the atmosphere. 2. Eureka Skydeck …