We’ve done the big lap twice, and believe us when we say that the stretch from Melbourne to Perth is one of the most incredible in all of Australia! You have the opportunity to tick off some truly iconic road trips: Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island, Eyre Peninsula, the Nullarbor, the Southwest… with all the…
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most iconic road trips, and with good reason! The official route runs from Torquay to Allansford (243 km) and it’s packed with jaw-dropping cliffs, beautiful forests, and epic coastal views. Last time we did a Great Ocean Road drive (in winter of all seasons, we lucked out…
The Grampians wildflowers are one of the many highlights of south eastern Australia during spring. This iconic national park bursts into colour, with over 1,000 species of wildflowers calling the region home! The season typically kicks off in late August and runs through mid-November, with each area offering something a little different. But no matter…
Lake Cullulleraine is the place to be if you want to relax and have an epic weekend enjoying nature. It’s a 45-minute drive from Mildura, making it perfect for a quick escape from the city. There are a few things to do here, pretty much any water-based activity you can think of – swimming, kayaking,…
Hopetoun is a quaint town sitting near the heart of Victoria’s Mallee region. But don’t let its small size fool you – the place is packed with charm and natural beauty. The town lies in the heart of the Mallee and serves as a gateway to some of Victoria’s most unique landscapes, like Wyperfeld National…
If you’ve ever driven through the small town of Patchewollock in Victoria, you might have noticed something unusual – a massive metal sculpture of a malleefowl. This quirky piece of art, known as The Big Mallee Fowl, stands proudly in the heart of the town, celebrating one of the region’s most iconic and endangered species….
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…
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…
Looking for an epic hike? Mount Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug) in the Grampians National Park should be on your list. This is a steep 6.5 km hike (3.25 one way) to the summit, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. But believe me, the views from the top are absolutely worth it. The trek takes around 2.5 to…
Miles Away Beach Shack was one of our chosen spots to rest and recharge during our Great Ocean Road drive. What we didn’t expect though was to have a stay we would never forget. Staying here is like walking into a dreamy spread from an Australian home decor magazine. And even though it’s called a…
