Famous for its natural attractions, the Blue Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed region of New South Wales about 2 hours’ drive west of Sydney. Named for the distinctive blue haze surrounding the mountains from the oil from the dense population of eucalyptus trees in the area, this region is a small section of the much … Read more
For some people, Coffs Harbour is just a quick stop along the drive between Sydney and Brisbane. But others realise that the coastal resort town is a destination all of its own. Located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales (which, in part, is also often referred to as the Coffs Coast), Coffs … Read more
For people who drive between Sydney and Brisbane with any sort of regularity, the New England Highway (A15 route) is very much considered the alternate route. A great backup option in the event that bushfires, floods or any other sort of issues temporarily rule out the faster and much more popular Pacific Highway route. However, … Read more
Once again delving into my series of road trips around Australia, I thought it was time to tackle the quickest and most convenient route between Melbourne and Adelaide, Western Highway/Dukes Highway also referred to by its route number A8. Depending on which state you are originating from, you’ll know the route as either the Western … Read more
On South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula the seaside resort town of Victor Habor (yes, that is the right spelling! Well, unless you check the train station), is one of the states most popular tourist destinations, particularly in the summer. And it’s easy to see why. From the natural beauty of its rolling hills and clear turquoise … Read more
I’m assuming it’s not every day that you drive up and/or down the Bruce Highway between Townsville and Brisbane. I mean, I hadn’t planned on doing the drive myself initially. However, a couple of things didn’t quite go as planned and instead of flying to and from Townsville, I had to drive. As it turns … Read more
I’ve already touched upon the fastest, most efficient way to get between Tasmania’s two major cities. But when it comes to driving between Launceston and Hobart, you are spoilt for choice with so much to discover along the way. The Tasman Highway is definitely the most scenic option for driving between Launceston and Hobart. With … Read more
I’m pretty sure that in every blog post I have written about Tasmania, I’ve really emphasised that the best way to see what the island state has to offer is to drive around it. So these driving guides between Hobart and Launceston are very much long overdue. Tasmania isn’t a particularly big state and its … Read more
Driving between Cairns and Townsville along the Bruce Highway is a pretty common occurrence for those who live in the northern part of Queensland. However, I’ve compiled this guide for those who have never been or looking to use Cairns as a starting off point for a much greater road trip down to Brisbane (see … Read more
If you are going to compile a list of the most famous attractions around Australia, Kakadu National Park would almost certainly feature somewhere near the top. World Heritage-listed for both its cultural and natural significance, Kakadu National Park is also the largest national park in Australia. Home to ancient rock art, magnificent waterfalls, exotic wildlife, … Read more