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  • Best beaches in Perth, Australia

    Best beaches in Perth, Australia

    Western Australia is known for its beautiful beaches. While the likes of Exmouth and Esperance are often voted best in Australia, Perth city (where 90% of Western Australians live) has some pretty good contenders. Little Salmon Bay This was my favourite beach in Rottnest Island. The water was so clear I could open my eyes…

  • How to prepare for your first rodeo

    How to prepare for your first rodeo

    While you may have uttered the words “not my first rodeo”, this post will help you get ready for the real thing. While rodeos began in the U.S., the Australian Outback has many rodeo events where I attended my very first. Where and when are rodeos? In Australia, rodeos are on at different times of…

  • Ultimate guide to K’Gari (Fraser) Island

    Ultimate guide to K’Gari (Fraser) Island

    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)…

  • Visiting Uluru the heart of Australia

    Visiting Uluru the heart of Australia

    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…

  • Top things to do on the Sunshine Coast

    Top things to do on the Sunshine Coast

    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…

  • The best day trip itinerary for Byron Bay

    The best day trip itinerary for Byron Bay

    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…

  • How to spend an afternoon in Brisbane’s West End

    How to spend an afternoon in Brisbane’s West End

    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…

  • Best things to do in Brisbane on a rainy day

    Best things to do in Brisbane on a rainy day

    The capital of Australia’s Sunshine State has been a bit drizzly lately. Luckily this city has so much to offer there is plenty to do in Brisbane on a rainy day. Free museums Museum of Brisbane, Queensland Museum and Gallery of Modern Art all have free exhibitions you can enjoy. Perfect way to spend a…

  • Making the most of Moreton Island

    Making the most of Moreton Island

    Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world, second being Straddie island its neighbour. The perfect day trip from Brisbane there’s a number of activities to do to make the most of this beautiful adventurous island. Also if you’re a Scooby Doo fan this island was where Spooky Island was filmed for…

  • The best day out at Straddie Island

    The best day out at Straddie Island

    North Stradbroke Island, locally known as Straddie Island, just off of Brisbane, Queensland is one of the best days out I’ve had in Australia– maybe even my favourite place in Australia so far. It’s the second biggest sand island in the world (1st and 3rd also being Queensland’s Fraser Island and Moreton Island). What’s so…