Australia

Three great things to do in Walhalla, Australia

Relax by the cozy fire, have a ride on a tourist train, visit a gold mine, wander through the historic cemetery – it’s a great weekend away in Walhalla.

Wilpena Pound

Wilpena Pound, also known by its indigenous Adnyamathanha name of Ikara, meaning “meeting place”, is a natural amphitheatre of mountains located 429 kilometres north of Adelaide, South

Arkaroola 4WD Ridgetop Tour - South Australia

Ridge Top at Arkaroola

Well off the beaten track, Arkaroola Wilderness Area is situated in the rugged and spectacular Northern Flinders Ranges,in South Australia.

The Twelve Apostles

A helicopter ride can be thrilling anywhere, but over the Twelve Apostles, that’s magic.

Email from Ben: “I plan to climb Cradle Mountain when we visit the area in a few weeks – better start training”. So I reduced my alcohol consumption to one glass of wine a night (well, most nights) and did a bit of walking (on the flat) at weekends, so when we started our trek on a fine February day I was completely unprepared for what lay ahead.

Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania

Down the Western Explorer highway, through Corinna, Zeehan and Strahan for a day on Macquarie Harbour.

Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

An iconic, wilderness area in Australia’s Southern-most state,Tasmania. Visit it, hike it, see it.

Salamanca Market, Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart’s renowned open air market was established in 1972 so it’s coming up for its 50th Anniversary.

Fraser Island

Make sure you bring your bucket and spade, it’s the biggest sand island in the world

Hopping at Kangaroo Island

Sea lions at the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks, and yes, the odd kangaroo are just some of the sights you will find on Kangaroo Island.

Richmond, Tasmania

An easy 24 km drive from Hobart, Richmond is a town that is rich in history. Boasting Australia’s oldest remaining Catholic church, St. John’s, built in 1836, the oldest goal that’s still intact, and the oldest bridge that’s still in use.

Cape Otway Lighthouse

The lighthouse at Cape Otway is the oldest surviving lighthouse on mainland Australia. It makes a great stop-over for travellers heading down to the Twelve Apostles.