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The Very Best Free Camping in NSW, Australia
Many of us are on a budget but still love to have adventures and live life to the fullest. The good news is if we are keen travellers, there are many options to stick to a budget and keep the costs down. Road Trips are increasingly popular in Australia, especially with international travel restrictions in place in 2021. Even better, there are plenty of free camping spots throughout Australia. In this post I am focusing on Free Camping in New South Wales. NSW current travel rules let you travel in and out of the city. The climate is that bit warmer than Victoria, and not as intense as QLD, which…
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Best tips to drive from Adelaide to Melbourne
The drive from Adelaide to Melbourne could be done in a single day or broken up over as many days as you wish. The 8 hour Melbourne to Adelaide drive time is taken inland, and is the shortest way to drive from Adelaide to Melbourne. The longer scenic route Melbourne to Adelaide drive time is 12 hours, along the Great Ocean Road. Pin for later 🙂 The inland route on the Adelaide to Melbourne drive itinerary, takes you from Adelaide, along the National highway through Murray bridge, Bordertown, Horsham, Stawell, (nearby to The Grampians), Ballarat and on through to Melbourne. This journey is pretty straight forward, unless you decide to…
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10 Best Travel Australia books
Are you searching for best travel book for Australia? Travelling Australia is on many people’s bucket lists for a reason. The vast desert landscapes, world renowned beaches and unique and interesting wildlife are only some of the obvious draw cards. To add to the list of Travel Australia books, are coastal road trips, small town communities, diverse city cultures and thriving arts scenes. Australia is one of those places where, if you haven’t been before, guides or tips on where to visit, and what you should know is essential for safety, and time and money saving. For instance, how much water should you take to the outback? Where are the…
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How to budget for road trip costs in Australia
If you’re planning a road trip in Australia, and you have no idea what you’ll need, how much it costs per day or what additional costs to expect along the way, this post will assist in building a realistic budget, for your road trip costs in Australia. Let’s break this down a little! Obviously no road trip in Australia is the same. Although there are some similar costs for everyone, including fuel, food and resources like road trip maps, there are of course plenty of additional expenses to consider, depending on the length of your road trip and Australia road trip budget. IS AUSTRALIA EXPENSIVE? The short answer is yes,…
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8 Top weekend getaways in Victoria (you hadn’t thought of!)
Whether you’re tired of the beaches in Melbourne, and searching for the best weekend getaways in Victoria, when on a road trip, or searching for romantic getaways in Victoria, here are 8 top alternative weekend getaways to consider when weighing up your options. A list to be used as a go to guide, when looking for holiday destinations in Victoria, which aren’t booked out, yet are as gorgeous and relaxing, destined to provide a relaxing weekend getaway whenever needed, even if sometimes at short notice. Pin for later 🙂 In November 2020, travel restrictions are lifting in Australia. Are you sweating it out online fighting for a weekend away in…
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The Best and The Worst Tourist Attractions in Australia
Australia has some damn fine tourist attractions. From the world renowned (Sydney Opera House in New South Wales to Uluru in Central Australia), to the lesser known (secluded beach destinations and off the beaten track road trips), it’s not surprising that travellers sometimes choose to fly up to 2 days to visit this unforgettable country. As an Australian (born and bred in Victoria), I thought i’d list some of the best tourist attractions and some of the worst tourist attractions in this nation, including an ultimate list of Australia’s ‘BIG THINGS’, famous beaches, and some of the tourist traps to avoid. Please note, these are my personal opinions, and to…
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7 Life Changing Road Trips in Australia!
HOW TO ROAD TRIP AUSTRALIA Road Trips are very popular in Australia, which is no surprise due to the size of the country, stunning long stretches of desert, beaches, mountains and the necessary travel between cities. Whether your Australian travel bucket list includes the East Coast Australia road trip, a Queensland road trip, a road trip to Adelaide from Melbourne, Western Australia road trip, or any one of the ultimate road trips Australia has to offer, this guide will assist with best tips for planning a road trip in Australia. Here are 7 Life Changing Road Trips in Australia to add to your future Australian road trip itinerary. Pin for…
