Rising 200 metres above the surrounding plain, Bald Rock is part of a volcanic extrusion of the New England underlying batholith. …At least that’s what I’d say if I were a geologist or a show-off, but it’s easier just to describe it as a gigantic hunk of granite. It’s the largest exposed granite rock in…
The giant fibreglass representations of fruit and animals are quite an Aussie thing. We call them “Big Things” for obvious reasons… Commemorating the bushrangers who dominated the early days of colonialism by building them statues is also an intrinsic part of our culture. Well, the 6-metre tall Ned Kelly in Glenrowan, Victoria, combines both these…
The Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, South Australia, is where you’ll find some of the BEST hiking trails on the Yorke Peninsula. Looking for insane coastal views? Do the Cape Spencer Lighthouse walk. Want to wander through history in a ghost town? Don’t miss the Inneston Historic Hike. Or maybe you’re looking for a longer trek,…
I’d been SO looking forward to this long layover. Nothing does it for me quite like sitting in a large airport with nothing particular to do, nowhere particular to go, and no chance of transferring to an earlier flight. …Said no one ever. Most of us underestimate our ability to explore cities during a layover….
Lord Howe Island is a true island paradise. It’s known for its world-class snorkelling and hiking, but did you know there’s a cap on visitor numbers? Only 400 tourists are allowed at any given time to protect the fragile ecosystem. Thankfully, this means you’ll never battle any crowds! Although you will have to book everything…
Australia is full of famous off-road locations that every traveller worth their salt knows, like Gibb River Road or Uluru. But away from the spotlight, each state has some secret Aussie hotspots that manage to fly under the radar of most off-road travellers! These are 14 of such hidden gems, written in collaboration with Hema…
This unique place is in the remote Flinders Ranges of South Australia, and everyone who visits it owes the Spriggs a BIG thank you! They turned this rugged landscape into an eco-tourism haven, and we can reap the rewards! We spent 4 days there and left wanting more – and we couldn’t fit everything on…
Salt Creek (South Australia) is a small settlement on the coastal road between Adelaide and Mount Gambier, which gives access to the Limestone Coast. It’s the perfect place to stop along the section of the Princes “Highway” (an overgenerous description) that passes through the Coorong – the longest, thinnest National Park in Australia! Even though…
I’m a lighthouse lover from waaay back. There’s something about those clean lines against the dramatic coastline that makes my shutter-button finger itch! It’s itched so much after all my years road-tripping around Australia, that I’ve ended up with hundreds of lighthouse shots from all over! So I decided to embark on the difficult task…
Lions Road is a small drive north of Kyogle, crossing the Border Ranges National Park and connecting New South Wales with Queensland. It’s not some regular drive, though – it’s a whole experience! The landscape along the road is absolutely incredible, but the drive is a bit intense. There are some narrow spots and curves,…
