Why Should I Visit Magnetic Island? Quiet beaches, plentiful walking tracks, a large national park, tropical reef accessible from the beach - the question is, why wouldn't you visit Magnetic Island. Magnetic Island could also be considered somewhat "off the beaten path", as...
This post was made possible by our friends at direct-travel.co.ukAh, the Sunshine coast. Queensland more laid back, and much less glitzy coast. My readers will not be surprised I guess that this is the coast I prefer over the much more hectic (and more fake tanned) Gold...
Alice Springs Desert Park If you have travelled all the way to Alice Springs, in the red centre of Australia, then you will likely want to explore as much as possible of this unique region. After spending a day and a night on Great Southern Rails, Ghan train, I was ready to...
It’s been several months since my 3 month journey around Australia by completely overland means, but I still havn’t even finished writing about half of it! I experienced so much, and in so little time.People often ask me, what was my favourite part of the trip? It’s...
Great Southern Rail Red Service Review Great Southern Rail is the iconic rail company that operates some of the most epic train journeys in Australia. Nothing can compare to the experience of travelling across the desolate Nullarbor desert on the Indian Pacific route between...
24 Hours In Cairns Cairns is usually pretty high up on most travellers “to do” list. This small, but busy town is a backpacker and tourist hub, and acts as the gateway to some of Queensland’s, and Australia’s, greatest tourist attractions.The town itself is very...
Brisbane Australia Day Trip Idea – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Brisbane is another one of Australia’s backpacker hubs. It’s a great starting point for trips further north up the coast, and many travellers spend a few days here before heading off on their Fraser Island or...
Cairns Australia Day Trip Ideas – Kurunda Most travellers to Australia will find themselves in Cairns. Cairns is a great place to base yourself to explore the Daintree rainforest or the Great Barrier Reef. The town itself is also a great place to keep you occupied for a day...
24 Hours in Mt Isa Located in the Queensland outback, Mt Isa is a far way away from anywhere else in Australia. And this has given the small mining town its own unique culture and outlook on life. For travellers road tripping or hopping on and off the Greyhound service from...
About the Author: Valerie Kramer is a guest blogger and veterinary assistant. Valerie is currently writing a series of blog posts for families with young children and dogs.Travelling to Queensland With Your Dog A recent survey found there are approximately four million dogs...
