There are few places as remote as Australia’s Northern Territory. It inspires images of a certain raw, primordial quality, and the Northern Territory lives up to this. The largest city (and state capital), Darwin, would be a medium-sized city anywhere else with a population of around 150,000. This is where you’ll start your trip, and it’s only going to get less populated from … [Read more...]
Hobart Winter Wonders… and Wine
With the shortest day of the year almost over, we've been reflecting on our usual travel patterns at this time of year. Normally we would chase the sun coming into winter to shore up our Vitamin D reserves. But this year, we're suggesting you head to the beautiful southern end of Australia, to Hobart and surrounds. Apart from an abundance of glorious wine, there are a number of … [Read more...]
Weekenders: A Secluded Getaway at Marion Bay, South Australia
Not everyone looks for a thriving nightlife on their holiday. Some people want to relax when they take off work, just kick back and enjoy some spectacular views. If that’s what you’re looking for, we've got the destination for you. Marion Bay, South Australia, the relaxed, chilled out beach town located on the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, a three-hour drive from … [Read more...]
What to Do in Brisbane? Visit Lang Park and Sunny Beaches
Sports fans travelling to Australia will want to visit Lang Park, also known by its corporate sponsor name of Suncorp Stadium, in Brisbane, Queensland. Until 1875 the site of Lang Park was a cemetery! As the city grew this area became more populated, and in 1911 local government decided the site would be redeveloped as a recreational park. In 1914 it reopened as Lang Park, … [Read more...]
Lord Howe Island: A Nature-Lover’s Paradise
Lord Howe Island, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Area of global natural significance, is an absolute must-see for nature lovers. This small, crescent-shaped island is mostly undeveloped. It's just 56 square kilometres in size with a permanent population of 350, and no more than 400 tourists allowed at any one time. Many of the plants and animals here are so rare they … [Read more...]
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