Australia

Travelling from Launceston to Lake St Clair was the first step in my plan to road trip around Tasmania. To work things out, I tackled the start and end locations, plotted the 'big ticket' stops and then set about filling in the blanks. There're many reasons Lake St Clair topped the list of … [Read more...] about Launceston to Lake St Clair

Kangaroo road signs are one of my highlights from touring Australia. You never know when to expect one, or what it'll depict. Kangaroo road signs come in all shapes and sizes, and if you take them literally, they can be rather entertaining. Amongst others, kangaroo road signs are often found on … [Read more...] about Kangaroo Road Signs: Weightlifting?

Does it snow on Mount Wellington? Turns out, it does. Even in the middle of summer. When most people think of Australia, they think of kangaroos, koalas, barbeques, the beach and the soaring temperatures. What they don’t think about is snow. Certainly not in summer. As of today, it’s pretty … [Read more...] about Snow on Mount Wellington in the Summer

The Nadab Floodplain will be your reward should you manage to reach the top of the walking route at Ubirr. Whilst photographs don't do the Nadab Floodplain justice, I've plenty to share, including my first panoramic shot as a bonus. Straight to the point: here is my first panoramic photo of the … [Read more...] about The Nadab Floodplain in Panoramic View

At the end of every year, the first broadcast celebration of New Year comes from Sydney. They set the benchmark for all of the celebrations around the world, and its something that improves year on year. Chances are that if you're travelling in Australia during the New Year, experiencing the Sydney … [Read more...] about Sydney 2017? Plan it now!

Backpacking Noosa Heads was arguably the best thing for me after receiving some dreaded news. With some gorgeous beaches, intriguing markets, inclusive bars and oddly cooked meals, backpacking Noosa Heads was one of the highlights of my first trip to Australia. I'd spent a few weeks on the road, … [Read more...] about Backpacking Noosa Heads – A Short Break in Noosa

The deadliest animal in Australia is probably not one you'd guess. After all, there are plenty of deadly creatures in Australia that you could argue are trying to kill you. Or maybe Australia is one of the deadliest places in the world. The thing is, they only disguise the real threat to life down … [Read more...] about The Deadliest Animal in Australia

The Ubirr rock art, Kakadu National Park, is a perfect example of a longstanding culture. I’ve always found differences in culture fascinating. Few can match aboriginal culture's longevity, tradition and uniqueness. Aboriginal peoples pass down a vast amount of stories, reaching across landscapes … [Read more...] about Ubirr’s Aboriginal Rock Paintings and Stories

I mentioned before about boat rides and how much fun they can be, but also why on occasion, it's better to walk instead. This trip is the opposite; unless you enjoy the idea of wading through wetlands riddled with salties - which by the way, is one of the numerous things in Australia genuinely … [Read more...] about Spotting Birds and Crocodiles on a Kakadu Wetlands Boat Tour

Every now and then I visit a place because I've heard amazing things about it, or I've been recommended to visit by friends that have been before me. Sometimes these places don't really click with me, but this is one that did. The Bay of Fires in Tasmania. The bay was number 2 on my list of … [Read more...] about The World’s Best Beach Sunset

We all know everyone enjoys a nice peaceful boat ride. Floating slowly along a river, sipping on a gorgeous red wine. The sun is slowly setting behind the mountains and stop to take in the moment. So why on earth would I pass up on an opportunity like that? Well, it's quite simple - I have a better … [Read more...] about Why I didn’t Boat Cruise through Katherine Gorge