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Beaches   Sydney

Beaches, Sydney

 87 Reviews  After 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... 

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Margaret River   Perth

Margaret River, Perth

 12 Reviews  If 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... 

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General   Brisbane

General, Brisbane

 50 Reviews  A great way to see native fauna and flora in Brisbane. There are quite a few bushes around Brisbane with worn tracks that are quite easy to navigate around. The level needed ranges from easy strols to... 

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Hinterland / National Parks   Gold Coast

Hinterland / National Parks, Gold Coast

 24 Reviews  Since Sarah and I took our trip during the middle of winter, we did not spend as much time at the beach, but rather out in the Hinterland, which is chock full of beautiful National Parks. Binna... 

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Rural South Australia   Adelaide

Rural South Australia, Adelaide

 10 Reviews  Some 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... 

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Outer Towns and Suburbs   Canberra

Outer Towns and Suburbs, Canberra

 16 Reviews  Canberra is well situated to use as a base for trips to quite a diverse range of places and scenery. Anywhere within the ACT (see separate tips) can be reached within an hour's driving. Within one... 

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Great Ocean Road & Otways   Geelong

Great Ocean Road & Otways, Geelong

 9 Reviews  Geelong 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... 

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Suburbs.   Hobart

Suburbs., Hobart

 8 Reviews  A 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... 

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Scenic Walks   Sydney

Scenic Walks, Sydney

 28 Reviews   The higher the better! A good address if you want to admire Sydney from the heights and save some $$$. The great views will cost you only the price of a drink of your choice... compare to the AU$ 25... 

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The Pinnacles   Perth

The Pinnacles, Perth

 14 Reviews  On 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... 

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Coochiemudlo Island   Brisbane

Coochiemudlo Island, Brisbane

 3 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... 

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Islands.   Gold Coast

Islands., Gold Coast

 8 Reviews  This 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... 

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Adelaide Hills   Adelaide

Adelaide Hills, Adelaide

 11 Reviews  This is a great hike to do when you are in Adelaide. It starts at Waterfall Gully carpark where there is a large waterfall and as you continue up the trail there is a second waterfall. The cappark is... 

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National Parks / Reserves   Canberra

National Parks / Reserves, Canberra

 11 Reviews  This park is in existence because Cotter Dam is nearby. At the time of writing Cotter Dam is going to become a whole lot bigger, massive in fact. However, that won't spoil the park, a lovely expanse... 

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Werribee Mansion and Zoo   Geelong

Werribee Mansion and Zoo, Geelong

 2 Reviews  Werribee 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... 

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Blue Mountains   Sydney

Blue Mountains, Sydney

 62 Reviews  Ok, 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... 

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Mandurah   Perth

Mandurah, Perth

 7 Reviews  Mandurah is 65 kms south of Perth is one of the largest inland waterways in Australia. Take a cruise through the waterways admiring the wonderful homes and keeping a look out for dolphins that swim... 

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary   Brisbane

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane

 5 Reviews  Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is great for getting close to all the Australian animals. Here you can cuddle a koala and hand feed kangaroos and emus. There are more than 130 koalas here but when you hold... 

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Bird / Animal parks.   Gold Coast

Bird / Animal parks., Gold Coast

 5 Reviews  Australia 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... 

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National / Conservation Parks   Adelaide

National / Conservation Parks, Adelaide

 10 Reviews  Marino 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... 

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Tourist Attractions   Canberra

Tourist Attractions, Canberra

 6 Reviews  You won’t find The Cotter Loop mentioned in the tourist brochures, that is the name used by vehicle enthusiasts, who love this excellent driver's road. It refers to the road trip out from Canberra... 

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Bellarine Peninsula   Geelong

Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong

 6 Reviews  The 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... 

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Suburbs   Sydney

Suburbs, Sydney

 41 Reviews  Parramatta is a lovely suburb of Sydney. My husband and I ventured to Parramatta on a River Cat from Circular Quay(buses and trains are an alternative mode of transport). I love travelling by ferry... 

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Wave Rock   Perth

Wave Rock, Perth

 6 Reviews  This 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.... 

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Glasshouse mountains   Brisbane

Glasshouse mountains, Brisbane

 2 Reviews  The 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... 

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The Bundanoon experience

by iandsmith

I quote here from my Bundanoon pages:"This spot had "wow factor" written all over it. The problem was, how to get to it. Though it was clearly visible from the trail, access to it was difficult and definitely only for the adventurous at heart. Getting a few clear photos wasn't going to be easy and that was reaffirmed during my scramble up the precipitous slope, littered with ferns and rotting vegetation that clung to the steep side leading to the small balcony beneath the overhang.I was so focused on getting there that when I realised I was in a safe area the effect of this wonder of nature was even more pronounced.It was spectacular, dominating and overwhelming. In 60 years of life I have never been frightened that a cliff might collapse at any moment.........until now.For sheer, and I use that word advisedly, drama, this cathedral like cliff takes some beating. The timeworn patterns...

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Nimbin for a cultural experience

by aussirose

If you like the alternative lifestyle or just out for a cultural experience, then I suggest a day at Nimbin. If you are holidaying on the Gold Coast it is a nice day out south of the border. Check out my Nimbin page here for a funny cow story.....

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Esperance WA

by aussirose

Esperance (commonly called Bay of Isles) may be down the bottom of Oz and far away but it's well worth a visit. It is the home of one of the most prettiest beaches in Australia - Twilight Beach. Also you can visit Cape Le Grand national park for spectacular views and the most prettiest coloured water!! Esperance has an unusual wind farm for power and has this lovely pink lake you simply must see!!! Esperance

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A boat ride on Geike Gorge Granite history

by Fudge

It was stunning to see these limestone and granite formations along the Gorge. This was geike Gorge, named after British geologist, Sir Archibald Geike, in 1883. Witness the hundred over years history captured in these stones, rocks and spectacular formations that jut out from the river, as you mozzie along in a silent motor boat. The uniqueness about this boat trip was we would perch off on a hidden bank and voila, there would be picnic tables there and a spread of tea and muffins, which we carried in out boat, would soon make its appearence :) So nice to have a lil picnis when all u see are rock fomrations and river and more river.

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The ooh aah factor

by iandsmith

We've all heard of places that take your breath away. To see Whalers Way when the seas are running high is to have such an experience. Actually, in any weather it's a knockout. If you liked the Great Ocean Road, you'll love this place. Similar scenery, only more compact and more varied; and you'll definitely find it less crowded. The 25 dollar admission fee sees to that.Situated below Port Lincoln on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, this privately owned sanctuary and tourist destination is a sight to behold. I understate, it's many sights to behold.From the drama of Cape Wiles and its resident fur seals, to Black's Lookout, to fabulous Cape Carnot and its caves to Redbanks; this place is a feast for the eyes.Dramatic cliffs, pounding ocean, surf and fishing spots so wild they're scary and a backdrop of a windfarm beyond Redbanks. This place is unforgettable, go see it some time.

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Lancelin Sand Dunes

by mad4travel

This was fun!I visited here as part of a tour to the Pinnacles desert. The sand is the purest white and the dunes enormous. Consequently tho, it was pretty windy.The bus was especially adaped for going on the dunes so would drive up and over the biggest ones. A word of warning tho, they do get stuck but it gives you more time to look around and take photos.The only downside when I was here was there were lots of flies. I swallowed one while huffing and puffing climbing a dune - gross!

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Go surf a rock!

by mad4travel

Wave Rock is located 340 kilometres and four hours' drive south-east of Perth It is a natural land formation shaped like a huge collapsing wave, rising 15 metres above the ground and stretching more than 100 metres in length. Experts believe the rock is around 2700 million years old. It's likely that this remarkable shape was caused by the weathering of the rock when the area was once under the sea. The unusual shape has been highlighted by vertical streaks of algae which grew on the surface of the 'wave', forming dark brown and black stains.Best thing to do is get an aboriginal guide. It doesn't take long to see but they will tell you the aboriginal legends surrounding the area which is very interesting.Twenty minutes away from Wave Rock is another historical aretefact - Mulka's Cave, the home of Aboriginal rock engraving. The cave walls hold inscriptions that are around 30 000 years...

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A different road into the Millchester Ntl Park

by Myndo

I have to admit, I don´t like to be driving the same road two times. Not if I can help it.Into Millchester Ntl Park there is exactly one way on the map, but wait: what does this dotted line mean? Private road. Ah, sh**§/°But my travel book knew a little more:"The Hamersley Iron Access Road Between Karratha and Tom Price is privete. Permits are available from the Hamersley Complex at Parker Point in Dampier during office hours Monday to Friday."So we tried this, and: really, we got the permission, we only had to watch a short film about secure driving on gravel roads (because that road is one) and sign a sheet. It is free, also. Although it is an access road and designed for heavy vehicles, it is quite easy driving and an interesting landscape, too. Don´t go faster than 90 km/h and turn on your lights. That´s about all.The picture shows the waterfall (dry at the moment) at Python Pool in...

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South of Melbourne

by supercarys

If you're in Melbourne for a while or you want to explore the area, go south for about 40 minutes by car and you'll find Frankston. Frankston is a nice town with a lot to offer. It is far enough away from the city to feel as though you are somewhere else but close enough for a day trip. The locals are friendly, there are many parks and a nice safe beach to swim in with no huge breakers (waves) so it's ideal for kids or those who just want a swim. A lot of the parks are close to shops so you can easily buy a picnic lunch for the park or on the beach. There are plenty of great restaurants too, just take your pick for a nice, not-too-expensive meal.

Australia: Bicycling the Flinders Ranges

by Intrepidduck

One of the most interesting Outback locations in Australia to visit by bicycle are the Central Flinders Ranges. These are a particularly interesting geological formation of prominent quartzite and contain much wildlife. There are some moderate hills to climb if approaching from Hawker to Wilpena Pound, a vast natural amphitheatre of the Central Finders Ranges, located at the southern end of the Flinders Ranges National Park. Stock up on food supplies if travelling north from the town of Hawker where there is an excellent general store. The road between the historic mining township of Blinman, with its great Aussie pub, and via the Parachilna Gorge onto the Highway No 83 is rough and steep. Concerning bicycling it's a superb and scenic ride none the less and inspite of the challenge best to travel downhill from Blinman. There are some creeks to ford en route to Parachilna, which also...

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