Last Updated: October 2026 The South Coast of New South Wales is home to some beautiful seaside towns, but Narooma is particularly special if you love nature, wildlife and spectacular coastal scenery. With its turquoise waters, beautiful beaches, abundant marine life and relaxed atmosphere, it’s a destination that deserves a spot on any NSW South Coast road...
Last Updated: October 2026 When you think of Victoria’s High Country, snow-covered mountains and ski slopes probably come to mind. But this beautiful region has just as much to offer during the warmer months, especially if you love hiking, cycling and exploring the great outdoors. Nestled at the foot of Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain at 1,986 metres, Mount...
Last Updated: October 2026 After almost a year without travelling, we were desperate to get back on the road. So when Victoria finally lifted its travel restrictions in 2020, we wasted absolutely no time. In fact, we left Melbourne at 6 am, just six hours and one minute after restrictions ended! Yes, we were that desperate for a getaway! Our destination was...
Last Updated: October 2026 Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges is one of Victoria’s loveliest destinations for a weekend getaway. With charming historic villages, beautiful gardens, scenic hiking trails and excellent cool-climate wineries, there’s plenty to discover in this picturesque region. We spent many weekends exploring the...
Last Updated: October 2026 After living in Victoria for 14 years, we’d never even heard of the small Gippsland town of Yarram. That all changed in 2020, when we discovered that this sleepy country town was undergoing an incredible transformation, thanks to a wonderful initiative by the local community. Like many towns across Gippsland, Yarram had experienced a...
Last Updated: October 2026 If you’re planning a trip to Victoria and love being outdoors, the beautiful Gippsland Lakes should definitely be on your list. Located in East Gippsland, around three to four hours’ drive from Melbourne, this stunning region is the perfect place to escape the city and enjoy some time by the water. Covering approximately 354...
Last Updated: October 2026 Koalas have to be among Australia’s cutest animals. With their fluffy ears, big noses and adorable sleepy faces, it’s no wonder people travel from all over the world hoping to see one. And for me, there’s nothing better than spotting these beautiful animals in the wild, where they belong! One of the best places to see wild...
The small and quaint harbour-side village of Strahan is one of the most isolated towns in Tasmania. Because of this, it doesn’t attract quite as many visitors as Cradle Mountain, Freycinet National Park, or Hobart. But Strahan has plenty to offer and should be on anyone’s Tasmanian itinerary. While it does take a bit of effort to reach, once you’re there you won’t...
On the day after our lovely train ride aboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway, we took another exciting trip (there’s never time to be bored in Tasmania!). This time, we took a cruise along the Gordon River. The Gordon River is one of Tasmania’s most striking natural wonders, and a cruise along it is an absolute must-do while visiting Strahan. I was really...
While the whole of Tasmania is full of wonderful scenery if you enjoy rugged wilderness as well as history, a trip to Tassie’s west coast is definitely in order. Because of its remote location, you might think that you can only explore the west coast if you’re a hiker; but that’s not the case. Both Strahan and Queenstown (the main towns of the west coast) are...