WARNING: Australia is Full of Things that Will Kill You (Bugger it; Visit Anyway)
Too many Americans tell me they won’t travel to Australia as we have too many things that will kill them! No!!!! Here’s how to stay safe and love the thrill of it
Australian Animals
A highlight of your trip to Australia will be close encounters with our wonderful native animals. You’ll never forget your first koala cuddle, kangaroo encounter, or even spotting the elusive platypus.
Highlights of 4 Day Kangaroo Island Road Trip
Kangaroo Island is full of adventure, stunning scenery and wild Australian animals. We’re sharing our highlights of a 4 day Kangaroo Island road trip.
Things to do at Cape Hillsborough, Mackay (sunrise kangaroos on the beach)
Sunrise on the beach with kangaroos and wallabies. It’s a bucket list dream for many. We road tripped around Australia for 18 months and saw hundreds of kangaroos. My girls and I squealed with delight …
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Eungella National Park – best place in Australia to see wild platypus
“It can get cold around here,” Nicole was telling me stories of frost on windows and the odd snowflake drops up in the mountains. “Really?” I just couldn’t believe it. We’re in the tropics, I’m …
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An exciting experience Whale watching: Hervey Bay, Australia
Waking up to a stunning sunrise over the Urangan jetty set the stage for our Whale watching Hervey Bay tour. We were in Hervey Bay, Queensland along the Fraser Coast, a spot well known as …
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Go To Carnarvon Gorge National Park, You Said
Several of our readers suggested we visit Carnarvon Gorge National Park on our travels through Queensland. Now that we’ve been, we can say a tropical oasis awaits you and Carnarvon will be added to our …
Wow. Swim With Manta Rays at Coral Bay, WA
“Okay everyone, put your gear on, she’s heading this way. Get in the water as quickly and quietly as you can and follow me, I’ll be keeping near it so you can track it.” Finned …
Crocs, Bat Poo and Owl Spew – Education in Rockhampton
I love travel experiences that teach my girls a little about the world. It’s even better when it also fascinates them. It’s hard to grab the attention of a six and a two year old, …
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Seeing the other side of the Whitsunday Islands on a Crocodile Safari
When you’re stepping on pure silica sand so white and powdery, or swimming face to face with bat fish out on the reef you don’t stop to think about how the Great Barrier Reef in …
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