The Coastal Drive from Melbourne to Sydney Will you travel from Melbourne to Sydney, a great way of doing it to go on a road trip. Of course, it will take a few days to get there. Among all route options, the coastal drive from Melbourne to Sydney is the best. The South East Coast […]
The Gold Coast hinterland is not on the list of many travellers visiting the Gold Coast but, in my opinion, is the best part of the whole region. While swimming, surfing, walking, biking along the coastline are fantastic ways of exploring the Gold Coast, the hinterland’s varied landscape is indeed the best way to connect […]
The Best Things to Do in Jervis Bay on a Road Trip If you travel solo to Sydney Jervis Bay, you can make a fabulous trip on a weekend-gate and day trip. I was lucky to visit Jervis Bay in October when humpback whales migrated to Antarctica, which is the right time for whale watching. […]
Why go on a self-drive Trip of the GOR? I first visited the Great Ocean Road on a 3-day tour back on my first backpacking trip in 2004. A few years later, I went back and did it the right way. I hired a car in Melbourne with a friend and set off on an […]
A road trip across Australia’s Southern Forests A road trip to South West Australia had been on my list for a long time. After a long flight layover in Singapore, I was back to Perth, which is, together with Melbourne, my favourite Australian City. I have booked dozens of rental cars for my solo road […]
I have been travelling solo in Australia for nearly 15 years now. I have collected many memories over the years. And they are all different. I went through the first solo backpacking trips to tours with a group, to single road trips. Driving around Australia by myself has been a fantastic experience. One of those […]
There many easy days trips around Melbourne that you can build into your Australia itinerary. On my last trip, I have explored more of Victoria and was truly impressed with this region. One of the places I liked most is Marysville. Located 130 km northeast of Melbourne, it’s a key stopping point when exploring the […]
If you plan to visit Australia and love nature, there are many easy day trips from Melbourne. One road trip that should be high on your list is Wilson Promontory. It is by far my favourite road trip into the wilderness. While I recommend going to Wilsons Prom for a few days, to make the […]
I recently spent a week on a Tasmania road trip. I was so excited to be back in this beautiful place in the world after my first visit on a backpacking trip in 2008. My initial plan was to walk the Three Capes Track, but I had to change my plans and decided to go […]
Canberra is an interesting city full of great sights and attractions, along with a thriving dining and café scene. While there is plenty to do in the city, it is also worthwhile getting out of the city for the day to explore the scenic countryside. Canberra is lucky to be surrounded by an abundance of […]
