Home to some of the world’s most mesmerizing natural wonders, the Australian Outback is a unique blend of vast red desert and rare wildlife that captivates those who decide to visit. There is so much interesting history to learn during a trip to the Australian Outback — an area dating back thousands of years and…
After being wowed by the ‘Wild West’ of Australia on our caravan trip, we crossed the border into maybe the most quintessentially ‘Australian’ of all the Australian States – the Northern Territory. Despite its large area of over 1,349,129 square kilometres, the Northern Territory is sparsely populated. It only has a population of 257,000, making…
A vast land virtually untouched and unchanged by man, is the Kimberley region of the extreme north of Western Australia. It is described as being one of the world’s last great wilderness areas and is arguably one of the top holiday regions in Australia. The Kimberley region stretches from Broome in the west, to Kununurra…
I recently experienced a week aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth cruise ship on a trip from Sydney to Tasmania, Melbourne and return. It was a themed cruise called “Sporting Greats and Wellness Voyage”. It was a journey aboard a luxurious ship that I’ve always wanted to experience. There is a lot to be said about cruising…
I’m heading off on an Australian cruise in just three weeks time. I will be boarding Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth luxury ship with two girlfriends for a week of fun and frivolity. The cruise is themed “Sporting Greats and Wellness Voyage” and features a few sporting greats. Planning what to wear on a cruise of…
Tracking north from Exmouth through rural plains of vast cattle stations and deep red earth, that seemingly gets into every crevice and even turned the coat of our white Labrador into a light reddish tan, the landscape changed to magnificent hills and mountain ranges. We were pillaging the Pilbara Coast, with rugged hills, harsh red…
Many people like the idea of seeing their own country first and don’t like the thought of travelling abroad. This is where cruising around your own country can be the perfect alternative for domestic travellers. Australian cruises have become very popular in my country. Lots of my friends have boarded a cruise ship in their…
Carnarvon is located 904 kilometres north of Perth and is the hub of the fertile river delta of the Gascoyne River, where a vast array of fruit and vegetables are grown. Carnarvon is an oasis in the the desert because it is situated at the only point of the Australian coastline where the central desert…
Bike rides have become ever so popular in recent times, not just to exercise and get out into the great outdoors, but sometimes as a way to holiday and see a travel destination. In Lonely Planet’s latest book, titled “Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand”, there are numerous accounts of bike rides, all…
The azure waters of Shark Bay – geographically located on the most western point of Western Australia, comprises a world of pristine bays, lagoons, islands and the largest natural harbour between Perth and Broome. It is protected by two spectacular peninsulas including Dirk Hartog Island to the west and Francois Peron Peninsula to the east,…