If you’ve been to the land Down Under, join the Wild Koala Day celebration by tagging your trip photos with #wildkoaladay this May 3, 2018. If you haven’t been yet, now’s the time to consider crossing Australia off your bucket list! In honor of the upcoming Wild Koala Day, here Read more…
It’s one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Just a couple hours outside Melbourne lies the Great Ocean Road, which spans 249 miles along Australia’s southwest coastline. You can explore it on a road trip over a few days, or if you’re short on time you can take a Read more…
While not for the faint of heart, climbing the 440-foot tall Harbor Bridge in Sydney isn’t as perilous as it might sound. Climbers are outfitted with a specially designed bridge suit as well as a securely attached safety wire. First, climb up through the arches of the bridge, traversing catwalks Read more…
Way out in the desert of Australia lies Uluru, a massive sandstone rock formation over a thousand feet high and nearly six hundred million years old. Sacred to the Aborigine people, Uluru is said to be the home of ancient spirits and is referred to by some as “the heart Read more…
Perhaps the most famous beach in Australia, Bondi Beach is a year-round gathering place for both locals and travelers alike. Whether you’re looking to explore and be active, or simply to kick back and relax, it’s a must-see highlight in Sydney. At only 6 miles from the city center, Bondi Read more…
See clownfish darting in and out of an anemone… giant clams weighing up to 400 pounds… enormous boulder coral hundreds of years old. Discover all this and more amazing marine life at the Outer Barrier Reef, an easy boat trip from Port Douglas. On this dive and snorkel adventure, you’ll Read more…
Just two hours outside of Sydney lies Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s most famous wine regions. But you’ll find much more than just vineyards there. Here’s how to experience the area’s many culinary delights during one delicious day. Head outside the city to the idyllic green farmlands of Hunter Valley. Read more…
Just outside Cairns in the tropical north of Australia, a thousand-year-old rainforest is home to countless amazing creatures. The area is known as Atherton Tablelands and it makes a memorable day trip from Cairns. While it’s beautiful here during the day, if you leave at sundown you’ll miss out on Read more…
Just outside of Melbourne lies the beautiful Yarra Valley, an area of lovely green lowlands with a cool climate ideal for grape-growing. Here’s how to spend the perfect day there. Even if you’re not usually an early bird, it’s best to head out before sunup. That way you can enjoy Read more…
Cuddle a koala in Townsville, explore a colorful coral reef from Exmouth, marvel at Esperance’s astonishing Pink Lake, sample local wines in Adelaide, see wild kangaroos near Melbourne… This is only a taste of what you can experience on a circumnavigation of Australia. North, south, east, and west – every Read more…