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Category Archive: Australia

Exploring A New City On A Kayak

When visiting a city for the first time, we usually set off on foot and walk around as much as possible to explore our new surroundings. But occasionally it’s great to get a fresh perspective and do something completely different. […]

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Thriving Australian Native Wildlife At Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain

The drive from Hobart to Cradle Mountain was a long one (nearly 6 hours!) but as we approached, we had a feeling we were about to experience something special. Signs of civilization became non-existent as the roads twisted into the […]

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A Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour

One thing we were determined to do on our recent jaunt down to Tasmania was get up close with some of the unique Tasmanian devils, the largest carnivorous marsupials in the world. We figured the best way to do this […]

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An African Safari In Melbourne, Australia

If we told you that you could encounter some of Africa’s most amazing animals including rhinos, giraffes, zebras and antelopes in their natural habitat in Melbourne you would probably think that we were making it up. But something like this […]

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We Need A Giant Boost Of Queensland’s Vitamin Me

Queensland is our favourite travel destination in Australia and we’ve visited there several times in the last few years, experiencing the vibrancy of Brisbane and the glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast. It’s where us Victorians go for adventure, […]

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Happy Australia Day 2012: The Havaianas Thong Challenge

Yesterday, January 26, marked Australia Day and it was a day we had been looking forward to since coming home from our RTW trip. The two of us were determined to make 2012 the best Australia Day ever, however with the […]

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The “Big Things” On Phillip Island

Following the conclusion of our around-the-world trip, we have made it our mission to see a lot more of our own backyard here in Australia. Our first day trip was to Phillip Island, located less than two hours drive from […]

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Nothing Says Welcome Back To Australia Like A Chicken Parma!

Speaking with some fellow Aussies at Muay Thai Boxing Camp, I asked what everyone was looking forward to the most when they got back to Australia. After answers such as “a haircut” and “seeing friends and family”, one answer was […]

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