From riding a toboggan to going truffle hunting, there are plenty of things to do in Canberra during winter. Plus, if you’re keen to hit the slopes out of town, they’re only a couple of hours’ drive away. Here are five winter activities in and around Canberra that’ll make you glad the weather’s cold. GO TOBOGGANING IN CORIN FOREST Just 45 minutes’ drive … [Read more...] about 5 Unmissable Winter Activities in and Around Canberra
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How To Spend ANZAC Day in Canberra
Every ANZAC Day, tens of thousands of Australians head to Canberra to spend the day at the Australian War Memorial. Its dawn service is one of the biggest and most moving ceremonies in the country. Here, we give you an overview of what will happen at the commemoration, and some tips for exploring the national capital while you’re in town. Whether you’re visiting … [Read more...] about How To Spend ANZAC Day in Canberra
5 Amazing Things To Do in Canberra with Kids
Canberra is a fantastic city to visit with kids. Whatever your children are into – from meeting dinosaurs to trying science experiments to spotting koalas – they can do it in Australia’s national capital. Here are five amazing activities to put on your itinerary. MEET DINOS AT THE NATIONAL DINOSAUR MUSEUM Kids can meet a breathing, roaring, moving … [Read more...] about 5 Amazing Things To Do in Canberra with Kids
How To Road Trip from Melbourne to Canberra
The quickest way to drive from Melbourne to Canberra is to shoot up the highway. The journey is 663 kilometres long and takes around seven hours. But, if you’ve time up your sleeve, it’s much more interesting to take a few detours. Here’s your guide to making the most of the Melbourne to Canberra drive. Melbourne to Bendigo Your first stop should be Bendigo, … [Read more...] about How To Road Trip from Melbourne to Canberra
The perfect long weekend road trip: The Great Alpine Way
There’s nothing better than a long weekend – and the Great Alpine Way is the perfect short winter escape. Often referred to as the Kosciuszko Alpine Way, it’s just one of Australia’s many destinations that is at its best during the colder months. Plus, the drive is just over 100km one-way – meaning it’s completely achievable at a slow and relaxing pace. The Great Alpine Way is … [Read more...] about The perfect long weekend road trip: The Great Alpine Way
The best road trips for the Christmas season
Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year, and summer in Australia is a glorious time to explore with any number of Christmas road trips. Time off from the daily grind, weeks spent with friends and family, hot summer days and balmy nights. Throw in a sunkissed glow, lazy afternoons on the beach and a few cold bevvies and you’ve got the recipe for the perfect … [Read more...] about The best road trips for the Christmas season
Drive to Cootamundra, the birthplace of Bradman
Cootamundra is a small town in New South Wales of fewer than 10,000 inhabitants. It’s roughly on the route between Sydney and Melbourne, and one of its biggest attractions is the fact that it is home to the Cootamundra Wattle tree. In fact, Cootamundra would largely be a relaxed little rural town if it wasn’t for one thing - it is the birthplace of the greatest known cricketer … [Read more...] about Drive to Cootamundra, the birthplace of Bradman
5 Queen’s Birthday long weekend road-trips to start planning now
Your bags are packed, you’ve got your playlists ready, and you have three glorious days ahead of you to head off on an adventure down the open road... As Aussies, there are few things we love more than fun long weekend trips, and there’s no better way to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday weekend than with the classic road trip. If you’re looking for long weekend trip ideas, we’ve … [Read more...] about 5 Queen’s Birthday long weekend road-trips to start planning now
The World As Bec Sees It Interview: Secret Sydney tips from an insider
It would seem that there is nothing that Bec, from The World As Bec Sees It, can’t do. She’s a trained primary school teacher, a wife, a musician, traveller, and Sydney local who both writes and photographs her way around the world. When Bec was 12, she went on her first overseas trip, and so began a lifetime of adventure and exploration – and she’s just getting started! We … [Read more...] about The World As Bec Sees It Interview: Secret Sydney tips from an insider
