It goes without saying: travel has so many benefits. One of the greatest rewards of travel or a road trip is taking empowering steps in self-development. There is a reason entertainer Danny Kaye’s quote, “To travel is to take a journey into yourself,” speaks to so many of us with wanderlust. Not only are you actively seeing for yourself places and cultures you may only have … [Read more...] about 10 empowering reasons to take that long-awaited road trip
Road Trips
Bass Strait coastal sensation
A Sunday road trip along the coast line The ferry from Melbourne to Tasmania takes you across the Bass Strait to the north-western coast of Australia's only island state. Dotted with charming villages, stunning beaches and delicious seafood, the Bass Strait coastline is perfect for a Sunday road trip. Your journey starts at Devonport, where the ferry docks. Before setting out, … [Read more...] about Bass Strait coastal sensation
How to eat your way around Tasmania
Traditionally, Australia has never really been famous for its culinary traditions in a good way. After all, putting beetroot on your burger just sounds plain weird, doesn't it? But these days more and more people are discovering that the cuisine of Down Under is about more than beer, beer, more beer and Vegemite, and that's plenty due to Tasmania. So, if you love food, why not … [Read more...] about How to eat your way around Tasmania
Cruise to the Macedon Ranges
Only around an hours drive from Melbourne you'll find yourself in the serene Macedon Ranges, which are home to vineyards, boutique cellars, historic stone buildings and day spas. The region has a reputation for offering the finer things in life, so you'll be sure to leave feeling relaxed, invigorated and raring to go. Things to do While the Macedon Ranges has become a popular … [Read more...] about Cruise to the Macedon Ranges
The best road trip restaurants outside Melbourne
Let’s face it – when it comes to the foodie scene, Melbourne slays. Let’s cut straight to the meat of it (pun intended). It was no easy feat, but we’ve narrowed down our pick of the best restaurants in Melbourne surrounds that make the perfect destination for a road trip. A mix of established icons and new kids on the block, these are the crème de la crème of Australia’s … [Read more...] about The best road trip restaurants outside Melbourne
Top 5 Aussie road trip movies
Forget the myth that Hollywood produces the best road trip films. The Australian film industry has been making classic, lasting flicks for decades and our often-desolate landscapes make for great road trip-themed movies. We've listed the top 5 Aussie road trip movies to get you in the mood for an upcoming adventure. 1. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) Quite possibly the … [Read more...] about Top 5 Aussie road trip movies
Driving the Coastal Way: 8 things to do along the way
The Coastal Way is one of Australia’s most stunning road trips. So why haven’t you heard of it? The seemingly undiscovered Yorke Peninsula spans a 700 km coastline from Spencer Gulf to Gulf St Vincent – meaning there are routes, tracks, and hidden hot spots waiting to be discovered. Quaint seaside towns and quiet secluded beaches beckon you to find a serene stretch of sand to … [Read more...] about Driving the Coastal Way: 8 things to do along the way
The Far North up close and personal: Drive from Cairns to Townsville
Cairns to Townsville Distance: 347 Kilometers | 4 hours and 30 minutes Although they’re both tropical cities, Cairns and Townsville are as different as chalk and cheese in many ways. While they’re both synonymous with warm climates, the Great Barrier Reef and rich in North Queensland history, both cities offer up something unique for locals and tourists alike. There’s only one … [Read more...] about The Far North up close and personal: Drive from Cairns to Townsville
5 of Gold Coast’s hidden gems
The Gold Coast is the kind of destination you can return to time and time again and still find new and incredible things to see and do with every visit. A Gold Coast car hire is an absolute must for these kinds of trips – it gives you the freedom to explore where you like, when you like, and lets you linger in places you love and leave the places that don’t live up to … [Read more...] about 5 of Gold Coast’s hidden gems
5 Awesome Day Trips Around Cairns
Cairns: the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. But what about when you want to experience something a little different? Venture into the great unknown? Something off the beaten track perhaps? We’ve got you. These five awesome Cairns day trips will lead you to experience North Queensland’s slightly more obscure and offbeat vibes. But they should be done right. With a killer … [Read more...] about 5 Awesome Day Trips Around Cairns
