50 ReviewsOk, the Blue Mountains are not "off the beaten path", but they make for a great day trip out of Sydney.
The train ride from Sydney to Katoomba takes about 2 hrs and you'll step out into a beautiful...
10 ReviewsIf you are looking for the finest wine in Margaret River, then look for Voyager Estate which s located in the premium wine producing region of Margaret River
Our oldest vines date back to 1978, just...
51 ReviewsSTOP 10 ON THE NORTH MORETON BAY TOURIST DRIVE
As we turn at the traffic lights, it is only a short distance to Pelican Park situated beside the Ocean.
The Redcliffe Visitor Information Centre is...
24 ReviewsThe Hinze Dam is located about 15kms from Nerang on the Gold Coast.
Since I first wrote this tip a lot has changed at the Dam.
The Hinze Dam was originally constructed in 1976, then in 1989, work...
16 ReviewsDAY trip 9, and we are visiting the Adelaide Hills
Stirling in Adelaide Hills is lovely town to visit at anytime of the year. There are quite a few stately homes here with big gardens, only a little...
17 ReviewsPialligo is a Canberra suburb beside the airport. Contains an approx km long strip of nice garden centres most of which have gift shops and quite good quality cafes. Cafes very popular especially at...
8 ReviewsGeelong to the Great Ocean Road
One part of living in Victoria that I love is our beaches, and the history of those beaches. Along the Great Ocean Road there are numerous places where many ships and...
4 ReviewsA great trip out of town is to visit Seven Mile Beach. If you're brave enough you can go for a swim is the cold water, if you like walking -there's a trail to Lauderdale (about 10km) from where you...
25 ReviewsOn my first morning in Sydney, I arrived at my hostel, exhausted, jet-lagged and in need of a shower. My room at the hostel wasn't ready yet, so I was recommended to talk a walk and explore. I was...
8 ReviewsOn our way back after visiting the Pinnacles to Cervantes we were attracted by a signpost to ‘Lake Thetis’. We took the turn off and through a rather bad gravel road we reached after about 1½...
2 ReviewsThe Glasshouse Mountains are located to the north of Brisbane.
On May 17, 1770 Captain James Cook discovered these mountains, and said as they looked like a glass house, he would name them the...
5 ReviewsThis is definitely undiscovered, but only a couple of kilometres from Surfers Paradise. A large sand island 20km long, it has empty beaches. A ferry runs from the west side of The Spit for about $7...
11 ReviewsYou would know about the Barossa Valley for Wineries, but did you know about Langhorne Creek?
It's an old wine area, one that is forgotten by tourist's, yet produces award winning wines. The region...
11 ReviewsThe only currently known aboriginal rock art in the ACT is the Yankee Hat paintings in the Gudgenby Valley within Namadgi National Park and about 90 minutes drive from the centre of Canberra. Carbon...
6 ReviewsThe Bellarine Peninsula - Meander around the Bellarine Peninsula - a trip of about 86 kilometres.
The Bellarine Peninsula follows the Portarlington Road out of Geelong to historic Drysdale and to...
74 ReviewsAfter visiting Botany Bay National Park we drove down to Cape Solander to admire the views from the cliffs. The views here really are breathtaking; almost as if you are standing on the edge of the...
10 ReviewsThe ferry to "Rotto" is really worth being taken to spend a couple of days on this tiny, enjoyable island.
It's very family-orientated, no traffic (no cars allowed - only bicycles!) and therefore as...
2 Reviews"COOCHIE" is what the Island is commonly known as, is located 1km off the coast at Victoria Point.
The Island is a small 5ks, so you can walk the whole Island quite easily, this I have done once. No...
5 ReviewsAustralia Zoo is a beautifully laid out and well planned spacious open concept animal sanctuary. It's much more than just another zoo because their vision is for conservation and animal rescue.
A...
9 ReviewsMarino Conservation Park is located south of Glenelg in the suburb of Marino. It is a small rectanglular park with a lighthouse (off-limits), and superb views of Adelaide's coastline accessible by a...
7 ReviewsWhile generally not associated with Aboriginal artifacts and art a small amount does exist in the Canberra area.
Europeans first arrived in the Canberra region in 1821 with the first European...
2 ReviewsWerribee Park Mansion - is the state's largest private residence, it was built between 1874 and 1877 by two of Victoria's most substantial landholders - Thomas and Andrew Chirnside.
A vehicle...
33 ReviewsI go to Auburn from time to time because the magazine I write for is in an adjacent suburb. Then I have to walk the streets of Auburn.
It must be the most cosmopolitan of all Sydney's suburbs. I...
5 ReviewsThis is an amazing site!! Strange rock formation hey!! It's even better walking underneath it and looking up. You'll find it right in the scrub in the middle of nowhere just west of Margaret River....
1 ReviewMt Mee is an area north west of Brisbane about 1 1/2 hours drive from the CBD
The drive there takes you through some spectacular bush scenery and the views from Mt Mee on a fine day are...
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Hutt River Province
by wise23girl
This province is surrounded by Australia....Western Australia to be precise....Had you heard about it? Many have not but there are those who are interested in how this was achieved."Hutt River is an Independent Sovereign State having seceded from Australiaon the Twenty First Day of April 1970 and is of comparable size to Hong Kong(not the New Territories).The Principality consists of undulating farmland well covered in placeswith a wealth of shrubs and glorious wildflowers". Do read my page The Hutt River Province as well as the Official Website.
JACKAROOS and JILLAROOS
by balhannah
A Jackaroo is a male farm worker and a Jillaroo, a female farm worker, both who do a lot of outdoor work on cattle and sheep stations. Some of their jobs are caring for livestock and treating minor injuries and illness, they need to be able to maintain station equipment and inspect, repair or replace fences, gates and yards, maintain vehicles and heavy machinery and undertake farming work. Mustering is a big part of their duties, and nowdays this is done by Motorbikes, 4wdrives or Helicopters, instead of the more traditional Horseback.I guess it would be the Jillaroo who would assist with light household duties and perhaps clerical duties.To see these in action, you need to go more into the "outback" of Australia. There are tours that you can do, and if you are interested, there are Jackaroo & Jillaroo schools.The largest and longest-running school is Leconfield Station, and guess what,...
Waa Gorge
by iandsmith
This rarely visited gem is one of Australia's hidden treasures. Located between Narrabri and Moree it's not that hard to get to but it takes time and you can't visit there when it's wet.Having said that it rates in any list of Australian gorges, or should if people knew it existed.The drive in from the Narrabri end is worth the detour alone. Visually panoramic, it compels you to stop every so often to take a photo.On the final 19 kms after the turnoff, it simply gets better and better, and it doesn't stop until you actually reach the gorge itself. For anyone with time who wants to have an unforgettable moment, this place is a must.For full details see my Narrabri pages.This shot wasn't taken on the main track but scaling a hill on the other side. However, it gives you some indication of how good it is.The walk takes about one and a half hours.
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Montville
by iandsmith
Situated on the escarpment of the Blackall Ranges just over an hour from Brisbane, this town is made-to-measure for those who want to put their feet up, enjoy wonderful views towards the Pacific Ocean, sip some afternoon tea and then shop you little heart out.It's one of those arty-crafty villages that has blossomed as tourists to the nearby Sunshine Coast (Noosa Heads to Caloundra) seek something different from the daily humdrum of going to the beach.The slightly cooler temperatures as the wind wafts across the ridge and the large variety of wares make this a place to pinpoint on your Australian journey.You should be warned however, that in holiday times it can get packed, locals love the place and with good reason.
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The Warrumbungle
by iandsmith
Just 30 kilometres out of Coonabarabran in western N.S.W. lies a wonderful cluster of old volcanic plugs.These are the central remnants of volcanoes that dotted the area millions of years ago and have been left prominent after the softer slopes have been washed away and eroded over the millenia.This area is popular with Australians who like to indulge in that wonderful Aussie pastime, bushwalking.There are plenty of birds, especially in late winter and early spring when the wildflowers are in bloom, lots of wildlife, clear air and lots of scenic photo opportunities.It is a National Park and it cost $7 per day per vehicle to get in unless you're a pensioner and it costs you nothing. There's also a modest $5 per person if you want to camp overnight.There are some lovely camping grounds in the park and heaps of accommodation both in the town and on the route out to the park.This picture...
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Bretti Reserve
by iandsmith
On the newly paved road from Gloucester to Walcha, called Thunderbolts Way after and infamous bushranger, there are some camping spots the like of which you would see in your dreams.One such spot is called Bretti Reserve and it sits idyllically beside a picturesque mountain stream. Well, it's actually in the valley here but you get the picture.Located just a few kilometres north of the hamlet of Barrington it is one of three designated places. On long weekends and school holidays they are packed but, any other time you will have them pretty much to yourself.For a get-away-from-it-all experience, Bretti is hard to beat though Gloryvale is really nice as well.
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Freeling & Gawler - McLeod's Country
by ettiewyn
State: South AustraliaI visited in: December 2009Some years ago, I was a huge fan of the Australian TV series McLeod's Daughters. It is a series about two very odd sisters who, after the death of their father, undertake it to run the family farm in rural South Australia together. Of course there are many difficulties, adventures, love interests and crisis...I don't really watch the show anymore (in fact I just sold all my DVDs to fund my trip to UK!), but it meant a lot to me in the past, especially as because of this show I started to become interested in Australia, and then decided to travel there, which changed my life!!!The series was filmed in Gawler and Freeling, to small towns near Adelaide, and you can visit some of the filming locations. Of course I wanted to see those places!There are different ways to do this. You can go there in your own car, but I do not recommend this as...
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Kulgera
by ettiewyn
State: Northern TerritoryI visited in: December 2009Kulgera is a mini locality in the Northern Territory - if you go south on the Stuart Highway, it is only 22km from Kulgera to the border of South Australia. only had a 30 minutes stop on the Greyhound bus here, on my way from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy. I did not see much, but it still made a lasting impression on me. I love those small place in the outback, where you just find a pub, a small roadhouse and a few houses, nothing else. Where it is hot and dusty, red sand in abundance, and you have to go for hours to get to the next town.Well, I love to be there for a short time as I find it so fascinating, but I know from experience that I could not live there. Life is very special out in such places, and if you are not used to it, it is very hard.At this place, I also saw two Australian road trains - real icons :-))Kulgera also claims...
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Rainbow Beach
by ettiewyn
State: QueenslandI visited in: November 2006Rainbow Beach is one of my favourite beach towns in Australia and I really don't know why it is not more famous - but maybe that is just as well, as like that it can stay as laid back and relaxed as it is!I came here in November 2006 and it was my first beach town in Australia, but no matter how many beaches I saw during my later travels, Wide By in Rainbow Beach has always stayed among my favourites. It is a truly spectacular bay, very wide as the name says, with the bluest water, a long, endless beach and also the Coloured Sands, sand formations of beautiful colours.In addition, there is the impressive Carlo Sandblow, a huge sandblow that you can climb to have a fantastic view of the ocean and the land. There is also the subtropical rainforest with great opportunities to walk. Tours to Fraser Island also depart from here.I think that it is an...
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SMALL-OZ TRAIN TRIPS FOR "TRAIN BUFFS" #1
by DennyP
SMALL-UNIQUE OZ TRAIN TRIPS Wherever I go whether it is here in OZ or abroard I always take the opportunity to take a local but different train journey. Here I can write about a few great little train journeys that I have taken here while travelling in OZ. Although most are OFF the beaten path they can be reached with not much troube.They are definately train trips that you would love also if you are a bit of a "train buff." Anyone can really enjoy these small train rides if you have the time and you are in their location. STATE OF QUEENSLAND: THE GULFLANDER Located in the "Gulf Country" of far north western Queensland in the Gulf of Carpentaria is a little town called Normanton . Here you will find a really unique rail experience and as the names suggests you will find the Gulflander train. The Gulflander is a "motorail train" and its history is interesting especially how the rail...
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