Margaret River is one of Western Australia’s most treasured holiday destinations. As it’s only a 3 hour drive from Perth it is the perfect weekend trip. What to do in Margaret River If driving from Perth it makes sense to stop at Busselton first. This beautiful spot hosts the Southern Hemisphere’s longest pleasure pier, crystal …
Guide to everything you need for an Australian Road Trip. Whether it’s a day trip, like Perth to Jurien Bay, or several days to Esperance this guide goes through what you should bring with you. This doesn’t include tips for super remote areas like the Nullarbor, or camping with a 4×4. These are road trips …
The South West of Australia hosts many beautiful destinations such as Esperance and Margaret River. 5 hours away from Perth, Albany and Denmark offer world class beaches and remote stays surrounded by trees and kangaroos for the perfect get away from the city. Two People’s Bay Nature Reserve I drove through Albany on my way …
Esperance is nestled in the South West of Australia. 8 hours drive from Perth, the world’s most isolated city already, the beaches here are truly unspoilt and on every traveller’s bucket list. This guide covers some of the top spots to see. Getting to Esperance The 8 hour drive from Perth can be broken up …
Cape Le Grand National Park in WA is home to arguably Australia’s most beautiful beach: Lucky Bay. What can’t be argued is the fact that Lucky Bay has the whitest sand in Australia, as studied by a type of scientist that I do not know the name of, which in turn makes the water extra …
Wave Rock is an impressive rock formation that looks like a breaking wave. 4 hours drive East of Perth it could be doable as a day trip but best explored along with a night out in the Golden Outback. How to get to Wave Rock It’s a 4 hour drive from Perth on relatively good …
On my road trip from Perth to Esperance I stopped in York for a few hours but it would also make the perfect day trip from Perth. York is a charming town and the oldest in land settlement in WA. How to get to York From Perth, York is about a 1 hour 20 minute …
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 …
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 …
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) …