“STOP!!” I scream, giving my friend Angie such a fright she shrieks and swerves her bike, avoiding crashing into me by mere millimetres. Considering we’re only five minutes into a … Read More
The moment I arrived into Walhalla through the winding mountainside roads, thick with native forest, I was stunned. It was simply gorgeous. Why the hell hadn’t I visited (or even … Read More
In all honesty, I’ve always considered Phillip Island a little overrated. It’s busy, overpriced and you can find better wildlife experiences and just as spectacular (if not better?) coastal scenery … Read More
When my sister travelled to Australia to visit me for the first time, I wanted us to do a challenging day hike that would utterly show off the rugged, epic … Read More
One thing you need to give Australia credit for is its extremities. Wildlife that is utterly unique (and sometimes deadly), vast open spaces and insanely varied landscapes – from the … Read More
As winter sets in and snow blankets the mountains, there’s nowhere quite else like the backcountry of Victoria, Australia. It’s wild, it’s raw beauty, it’s true peacefulness like nothing you’ve … Read More
Situated between rainforest clad mountains and behind the main high street of Warburton, in a highly sought-after residential street, lies Warburton Lodge, quaint motel-style accommodation for those on a budget. … Read More
Between Cape Patterson and the popular seaside town of Inverloch in Gippsland, Victoria, is a strip of coastline renowned not only for its natural beauty, but its spectacular and significant … Read More
South Australia teems with extraordinary experiences for everyone. Fantastic wildlife, world-class wineries, historic townships and white characterful beaches are just a few of the many things that draw people to … Read More
St Kilda is a popular residential suburb in the south of Melbourne, where an active beachfront lifestyle meets the convenience and thrill of city living. Having initially moved to Melbourne … Read More
*UPDATED JULY 2023* There’s something magical about sipping a glass of red, eating a cheese platter and soaking in a hot tub on the deck of a cosy cabin in … Read More
If you’re a person who seeks out the best of food culture when you travel, then there’s one must-visit gastronomic destination in Australia to visit – Bruny Island. Nestled just … Read More
Located off the mainland of Australia to the south of Victoria is the fascinating island state of Tasmania. Tassie is famed for the cleanest air in the world, exclusive native … Read More
The city of Bendigo in central Victoria is proudly built upon its gold rush legacy, and to this day still sits above profitable quartz reefs and a comprehensive network of … Read More
Sitting at 1986m tall, Mount Bogong is the most majestic of all mountains in Victoria. It can be conquered as a challenging 6-10 hour, 16km day hike or a (still … Read More
A patchwork of leafy vineyards strewn atop the undulating hills, historic stone cottages and romantic farmhouse combined with a celebrated gourmet food scene – welcome to the stunning (and delicious) … Read More
Are you looking to channel your inner Tarzan? Was your favourite Disney movie the Jungle Book like mine? Then you are in the right place to find some truly magical … Read More
Due to its vast size and diversity, road trips around Australia are simply hard to beat, (so long as you’re not shy of smashing out some generous kilometres that is). … Read More
Burra was once the largest inland town in Australia and to this day, it is the best preserved 19th century mining town in the whole country! Located 41km (that’s a … Read More
Ballarat is one of my favourite day trips from Melbourne whenever I want a fascinating trip into the past with a healthy dose of beautiful architecture and nature. However if … Read More
With limited international travel on the horizon for many of us, us Australians will be blessed with ‘staycationing’ in our own backyard. Luckily we really are spoilt for choice about … Read More
For the top hikes in Australia, look no further than these recommendations of incredible walks around the country. From Western Australia to incredible Tasmania, each state has brilliantly distinct hiking … Read More
If you’re looking to breathe in some fresh sea air and do some quality sightseeing without having to leave Melbourne, then you should consider a day trip to Williamstown! Williamstown, … Read More
With more of us having to stay local with our travels this year, what better excuse is there to indulge in some luxury staycations right here in Victoria? Luxury glamping … Read More
*Updated August 2021* The Australian Working Holiday visa (WHV subclass 417) is one of the easiest and best ways to take a ‘gap year’ to live and travel around Australia. … Read More
Australia is a place of fascinating landscape contrasts. From tropical temperate rainforest, dusty desert, rugged coast to snow capped mountains and turquoise waters – Australia really has some of the … Read More
The Great Otway region of Victoria, Australia, boasts one of the highest levels of rainfall in the state. As a result, there are brilliantly full cascading waterfalls hidden within some … Read More
I have been living in Melbourne for about a year and a half now. Although I usually actively sightsee as much as I can, recently I’ve been slacking. I blame … Read More
I have been utterly obsessed with modern Australian rock music ever since I first discovered Tame Impala’s album Innerspeaker back in 2010. So much so, if you look at my … Read More
A Ballarat day trip feels like taking a step back in time – something that I find doesn’t happen all that often in the state of Victoria. The most popular … Read More
