Escape to Fraser Island!

Have you seen the pictures of an exotic lake in the middle of an island somewhere in the land down under? Wondering where it is? – Fraser Island.

With more Dingos then people on the island and a small population of around 200 people you can spend days on end without seeing anyone; living off the land. This world heritage listed Island is located on the Sunshine Coast of Eastern Australia and stretches approximately 1,800kms2. It is the island for aboriginal history, beautiful sunrises, sunsets, camping, lakes, beach driving, fishing, rock pools, bombfires & beach parties, sharks and dingos! A picturesque haven for the outdoor adventurers. 

Cairns – the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Michaelmas Cay

Living in a town in Queenslands far north definitely did have its perks, one of the only places in the world where 2 world heritage listed areas meet, its has the beautiful Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep as well as the Daintree rainforrest; for a nature freak like me, it was heaven!

Adrenalin Pumping Cairns

In my element – Great Barrier Reef

If your a bit of an adrenalin junkie like myself, here are a few pointers to get your glands pumping in Cairns, Australia!

Byron Bay

You will hear of this little town many times while traveling Australia. Situated on the beautiful seaside, between the green rolling hills of northern New South Wales this little picturesque town is a haven for music, arts and culture.

Choosing a dive boat on the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest living structure stretching over 2,300kms, full of islands, cays and reef systems. Click here for more information about the Great Barrier Reef. There are hundreds of boats that visit the reef from the north eastern part of Australia. The most popular place to depart is Cairns, in Far North Queensland.

The Australian road trip stopping list

Are you thinking about traveling around the land down under? Australia is such a large country with a vast range of environments, sites, wildlife, states and cities. It is a country you should take your time to explore and do not try to cram the whole country into one holiday