Plan the Perfect Visit to Uluru-Kata Tjuta
For most people, a trip to Australia just would not be complete without a visit to Uluru (aka Ayers Rock). There are a lot of must-have experiences in Australia…Sydney Harbour, the Great Barrier ...
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The Tasman Island Cruise: One of the Best Ways to Experience Tasmania
Looking to add a little adventure to your trip to Tasmania? Then put the Tasman Island Cruise on your list. This was one of our favorite experiences in Tasmania and we highly recommend it. What is ...
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Hiking Cape Raoul on the Tasman Peninsula
There are many famous viewpoints on the Tasman Peninsula…the Tassellated Pavement, the Tasman Arch, and Remarkable Cave, but none of them compare to Cape Raoul. On the southern end of the Tasman Pe...
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6 Must-Have Experiences on Bruny Island, Tasmania
Bruny Island is one of Tasmania’s southernmost islands. Covered in eucalyptus forests with long stretches of rocky coastlines and beaches, this island feels rugged and remote. But it is just a tw...
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8 Must-Have Experiences in Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is our favorite city in Australia. Yes, it even beats Sydney. Clean, quiet, compact, with tons to do, we fell in love with this city. It may not have the big sights like the Sydney Opera ...
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A Tale of Two Zoos
Did you know that Australia is home to more species of animal than any other country in the world that can kill you? Did you know that there are people in Australia crazy enough to pick them up and...
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The Great Barrier Reef
Before the start of our year long trip, we all had an activity that was a “must do.” For Kara, that “must do” activity was to go snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. We were all in agr...
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Photographing Sydney
During our four days in Sydney, my goal was to capture the iconic symbols of this city, the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, at sunset. Thankfully, my family was very patient with me, as we...
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Is Kings Canyon Worth It?
Many people who travel to Australia visit Uluru. How can you miss seeing Australia’s most popular natural attraction? But there is a lot more out here than just a large, red rock plunked down in ...
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Journey to the Red Center of Australia
For the four of us, a visit to Australia would not be complete without a journey to the red center of Australia. We just had to see Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, plunked down in the center of th...
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Why We Love Melbourne
Melbourne now makes the list as one of our favorite cities in the world. We were expecting a lot out of this place, a melting pot where people from all around the world come to live. When people ...
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One Day Road Trip on the Great Ocean Road, Australia
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s great drives. It is comparable to Big Sur in California with coastal views, winding roads, and many, many scenic viewpoints. For many people, the Grea...
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Wine Tasting Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale
The area around Adelaide is Australia’s premiere wine region. Sitting around Adelaide are Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, and Clare Valley. Some people say that Barossa is the best an...
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Do You Believe in Ghosts? and Other Adventures on Tasman Peninsula
The Tasman Peninsula may look small on a map, but there is a lot to do here. Speed boat cruises, ghost tours, hiking, touring one of Australia’s many penitentiaries, bird watching, whale watching,...
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It’s A Feeding Frenzy at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary!
Kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian Devils, oh my! Time for another animal encounter, this time at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania, an island that sits off the southern c...
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Now We Can Call Ourselves Bushwalkers
In Norway and Italy we were hikers. In Nepal we were trekkers. In New Zealand we were trampers. Now that we are in Australia and successfully hiked the Wineglass Bay Circuit, we can call ourselves ...
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Wild and Wet Tasmania
Our welcome to Australia came with a one week stay on the island of Tasmania. Tasmania is home to great cheeses and wines, the Tasmanian Devil and wallabies, and as we quickly learned, highly unpre...
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