A Review of Mortimer Camping & Picnic Area
Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne CBD, Mortimer Picnic Camping Ground offers that rare mix of convenience combined with true off-the-grid vibes. It’s hard to believe something so close
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Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail: A Bikepacking Weekend!
After a successful (and super fun!) first adventure bikepacking from Wangaratta to Bright on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, it was time to hit the road again with another
Underrated Day Walks 1 Hour from Melbourne (or Less!)
As much as I love Melbourne, I always had one big bone to pick with it: you have to drive a couple of hours outside of the CBD to access
Bikepacking Wangaratta to Bright on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
“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
A Guide to a Delightful Weekend in Old-World Walhalla
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
The Cape Woolamai Circuit – Phillip Island’s Best Day Walk
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
Victoria’s Best Scramble Hike: Sugarloaf Peak via Wells Cave Track
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
The Best Outdoor Adventures in Australia
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
Where To Go Beginner Snow Camping in Victoria
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
In Review: Cheap Charm at Warburton Lodge
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.
Discover Dinosaurs & Cool Caves at Inverloch
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
The Most Unusual and Unique Accommodation in South Australia
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
50 Things To Do In St Kilda, Melbourne: A Local’s Guide!
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
Cosy Cabins in Victoria For an Enchanting Winter Getaway
*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
A Taste of Tasmania: A Bruny Island Food Tour
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
A 5 Day Tasmania Road Trip Itinerary (For Outdoor Enthusiasts)
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
48 Hours of Culture and Gold History in Bendigo
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
An Overnight Hike Up Victoria’s Highest Mountain, Mount Bogong
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
How to Spend A Weekend in the Clare Valley
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)
The Most Magical Treehouse Accommodation in Australia
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
The Australian Road Trip Essentials List
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).
Unlock South Australia’s Mining History with the Burra Passport
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
Unique Accommodation in Ballarat for your Next Getaway
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
Incredible Unusual & Quirky Accommodation in Victoria
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
The Top Hikes Across Australia
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
A Day Trip to Williamstown, Melbourne’s Historic Port Village
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,
The Best Luxury Glamping Spots In Victoria
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
A Q&A On The Australian Working Holiday Visa
*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.
8 Travel Bloggers Reveal Their Favourite Places in Australia
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
Three Incredible Waterfalls to Visit in the Otway National Park
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