Australia has been blessed with an impressive amount of natural beauty, its sheer size allows for a great variety of landscapes and formations, from snowy mountains to arid deserts, beautiful rugged coastline to dense ancient rainforest – Australia truly has it all! 1- The Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef Holding the mantel for the world’s biggest reef system, the Great Barrier Reef is the only living thing on earth that can be seem from space! Formed of more than 2900 individual reefs and 900 tropical islands paradises, this World Heritage Site is around 25 million years old. It suppor ..read more

Every country has developed an informal or “common” version of their native language known as “slang” when you look into how a country plays with their words you will find it is quite a reflection on that nation’s culture. Australians are renowned across the world for their friendly attitude and easy-going lifestyle, letters are often dropped during their pronunciation, and words are abbreviated whenever possible. Their slang vocabulary is full of colourful metaphors and hilarious wisecracks far removed from the Queen’s “proper English”. The fast-talking, wise-cracking Aussies like to say it a ..read more

Australia is a popular destination for adventurous travellers looking to experience jaw-dropping landscapes, warm beaches, and vast oceans rich with a diverse ecosystem of marine life. Particularly, the West Coast of Australia is renowned for the many natural wonders that can be explored amongst its stretching plains. For those eager to immerse themselves in the beauty of the ’true Australia’, the West Coast is a perfect place to start. Whilst planning the trip of a lifetime, many travellers are faced with the question: which is the best way to travel? Book an organised tour, or DIY it via sel ..read more

The Red Centre is the heart & soul of the Australian Outback, and affectionately referred to as the spirit of Australia. You will experience Outback and Uluru tours for yourself, once you travel here & feel the warmth of the red sand between your toes whilst being entranced by the towering, colourful rocks, gorges & waterhole oases. 1 – The Red Centre is easy & quick to access. The Red Centre is easy & quick to access. Less than a two and a half hour flight from all the East & South coast cities of Australia, Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Airports (Yulara) are both gre ..read more

Movies can help us learn more about ourselves and better understand the world around us, conveying a multitude of experiences and perspectives we might otherwise never be exposed to.  An Australian classic – The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Photo: IMDb From my suburban home on the east coast of Australia, I grew up loving movies for their elements of escapism, drawn to places on screen that seemed to only possibly exist within the realm of my loungeroom television. Some of my favourite films were set in remote parts of Australia, places I believed only a true adventurer wou ..read more

Western Australia harbours some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in the world. There are white sandy beaches hugged by crystal clear waters, glistening coral reefs and stunning gorges. But some of the lesser-known treasures of Western Australia are the natural landmarks that dot the state’s coastline and remote inland stretches. There are wide open, magnificent chasms, waterholes in the middle of deserts, and fascinating rock formations that will make you tilt your head to one side and say, “how on earth did that get there?”. Here is our pick of the most fascinating natural wonders of WA. 1. T ..read more

Western Australia harbours some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in the world. There are white sandy beaches hugged by crystal clear waters, glistening coral reefs and stunning gorges. But some of the lesser-known treasures of Western Australia are the natural landmarks that dot the state’s coastline and remote inland stretches. There are wide open, magnificent chasms, waterholes in the middle of deserts, and fascinating rock formations that will make you tilt your head to one side and say, “how on earth did that get there?”. Here is our pick of the most fascinating natural wonders of WA. 1. T ..read more

Engulfing the entire western third of the nation is Western Australia, Australia’s largest state. Famous for its contrasting landscapes of pristine turquoise waters, bright white beaches and vast stretches of red desert, one thing is certain about WA – it is without a doubt a beautiful part of Australia with a lot to offer the avid explorer.  In a state so large and vast, it can be hard to know where to begin your adventure of the wild west. The good news is, even if you don’t have much time up your sleeve, you can cover some pretty amazing WA spots and sights in as little as ten days. The bad ..read more

Although Australia is one of the most beautiful countries on earth, it’s a common misconception that it is infinitely sunny and warm year-round.  The reality is that most parts of Australia are just as seasonal as the rest of the world, however, the warmest region, or most “frequently warm” region is the outback stretch from Uluru to Darwin, otherwise known as the Northern Territory. The NT is probably the only state in which many Australian stereotypes and legends are actually real. Kangaroos are seen hopping down the street, koalas hang around in Coolabah trees that often shade locals’ backy ..read more

 This post originally appeared on The Journal and has been republished with permission.  You might have heard about Kangaroo Island.    But did you know it’s seven times the size of Singapore? That it’s the third-largest island off the Australian coast? Or that there are four major towns on the island, and it is home to over 4,000 people? If you’re curious to find out more, here’s our round-up of the best experiences on the South Australian island. 1. Spot dolphins from the ferry On Kangaroo Island, the fun starts before you get there. First of all, the drive from Adelaide along the Fleurieu P ..read more