Rottnest Island just off the coast of Perth, Western Australia is home to the only place in the world you can see the friendly Quokka in the wild and world class beaches. When visited in September 2024 I also saw dolphins, humpback whales, fur seals and a skink! This guide will help you plan and …
A guide to a few days city exploring Perth from coral reef beaches to weekend markets and the famous quokka selfie. Is Perth the World’s Most Isolated City? Perth is often described as the World’s most isolated city due to it being 2000kms from the next big city. While the first statement isn’t 100% true …
A guide to spending 36 hours in Australia’s most iconic city. From the opera house to whale watching and beach bathing there is a lot to pack in on a weekend trip or long haul flight layover. Whale watching in Sydney If you’re visiting in season (July to October) then whale watching is a must. …
Sandboarding is an adrenaline sport that any beginner can try if they are brave enough. As a known scaredy-cat (you’ll never catch me doing a sky dive) I actually really enjoy this activity when I’m travelling. Here are tried and tested great places in the world to go sandboarding. Is sandboarding scary? When you’re at …
Swimming with turtles is on many traveller’s bucket list. Whether you are backpacking in South East Asia, or going on a 2 week holiday, these are my personal recommendations on the best places to swim with sea turtles. Gili Trawangan, Indonesia Also known as “Gili T”, is on of the group of Gili Islands which …
K’Gari (Fraser) Island is every backpacker’s highlight when they travel up the East Coast of Australia. This ultimate guide explains the different options for visiting, what to expect and what to bring with you. What’s special about Fraser Island? Fraser Island (more commonly called K’Gari Island now referring to the Aboriginal name for the island) …
Uluru, previously known as Ayers Rock, is nearly in the middle of Australia in the Northern Territory and is sacred to indigenous Australians which is why it is seen as the “heart of Australia”. Due to it being so remote, the closet town being Alice Springs a 5 to 7 hour drive away, it is …
The Sunshine Coast is a staple of the East Coast of Australia. Popular with both families and backpackers this guide explains what you must absolutely see and do in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Visit Noosa Noosa is a gorgeous beach side town. With everglades (there are only 2 in the entire world) and a stunning National …
While Byron Bay is often someway people stay for a weekend, it’s still totally worth going if you only have one day. I visited Byron from Brisbane for 1 day and it was worth the 3 hour bus each way! This guide has all you need to know to have the best day in Byron …
The West End borough of Brisbane is the Arts district of the city. As well as great restaurants and bars there’s a number of world class street art on display. While some are obvious others are more hidden gems which feel like a stolen secret when you find them. This guide will help you plan …