A drone shot of a winding coastal road near Esperance, Western Australia, with turquoise waters on one side and bushland on the other, ideal for scenic road trips in Australia.
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11 Australian Road Trips That Will Make You Quit Your Job

ByChris and Bec

If you’ve ever wanted to ditch the desk and hit the road, these 11 Aussie road trips will seriously tempt you. These are places where you’ll camp there once and you’ll question why you ever paid rent! From remote outback tracks to coastal drives and mountain escapes, these routes show off the very best of Australia:…

Calm waters of Lake Cullulleraine at sunset with grassy shore and reeds, highlighting the serene environment for things to do at Lake Cullulleraine.
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5 Things To Do In Lake Cullulleraine For A Weekend Getaway

ByMarion Red Nomad Oz

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,…

A dramatic sunset over Lake Lascelles with intense orange, pink, and purple clouds reflected in the lake's still water, contrasting with the dark silhouette of trees on the horizon.
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5 Things To Do In Hopetoun, Victoria – A True Hidden Gem Of The Mallee

ByMarion Red Nomad Oz

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…

Close-up of the Big Mallee Fowl sculpture with a small building in the distance.
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The Big Mallee Fowl In Patchewollock, Victoria: A Town’s Quirky Symbol

ByMarion Red Nomad Oz

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….

A large statue of a man wearing a helmet and holding a gun stands in front of a building. A woman stands in front of the statue, looking up at it.
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The Big Ned Kelly (Glenrowan, Victoria): The Story Behind The Statue

ByMarion Red Nomad Oz

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 secret Aussie hotspot of Cape Leveque, Broome, Dampier Peninsula: A striking aerial view of red sandstone cliffs meeting a white sandy beach with turquoise ocean waves crashing against the shore. The vibrant contrast of red rock and blue water creates a visually stunning natural scene.
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14 Top Secret Aussie Hotspots: How Many Do You Know?

ByMarion Red Nomad Oz

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…

Mount Abrupt viewed from Dunkeld, Victoria, with trees and a pond in the foreground during the Mount Abrupt walk.
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Mount Abrupt Walk: 7 Things To Know To Conquer This Trail + Planning Guide

ByMarion Red Nomad Oz

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 Shack Accommodation Review: Great Ocean Road’s, “Home Away From Home”
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Miles Away Shack Accommodation Review: Great Ocean Road’s, “Home Away From Home”

ByChris and Bec

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…