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Birdgehls is a responsible travel & permaculture blog. We focus primarily on Australia and offbeat destinations around the world.
We’re passionate about backyard travel in Melbourne (Narrm) and beyond. Come discover this immense, captivating sunburnt country with us.

Australia Travel Blog

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A man stands with a bike, taking a photo of a view on French Island. Discover 10 day trips from Melbourne by train.

10 excellent day trips from Melbourne by train

Two feet in sandals standing in Lake Tyrrell in west Victoria. Discover this and other pink lakes of Victoria.
A quick guide to the pink lakes of Victoria
A plant grows through lava rocks on Hawaii's Big Island. Discover how you can apply the 12 Permaculture Principles to travel.

How to apply Permaculture Principles to travel

People sit astride a craggy rock formation in Victoria known as Hanging Rock. This is one of the most popular day hikes near Melbourne.

The best day hikes near Melbourne

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Responsible travel doesn’t need to be dry. Learn how you can tread with ease and care across our beautiful planet, while keeping your impact low. As one of Australia’s first sustainable travel blogs, Birdgehls can help you discover eco-friendly tours, products, attractions, accommodation, eateries and more.

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RESPONSIBLE travel posts

A bell tent sits against the backdrop of a starry night's sky at Mansfield Glamping in Victoria's High Country. This is a great option for anyone searching for eco-friendly accommodation in Victoria.

Take an eco retreat in Victoria: 11 green options

16 sustainable travel blogs you should be following

A hand holding a cream natural deodorant, in front of a plant. Discover the best eco-friendly travel products for your adventures.

37 best eco-friendly travel products

Crates of reusable glass Pepsi and Coca Cola bottles in Goa, India. Learn tips and tricks for travelling zero waste around the world.

Zero waste travel: everything you need to know

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Popular posts

Sydney Harbour on a sunny day. Discover what not to do in Australia to avoid committing some sort of social faux pas.

What not to do when visiting Australia

Sheep Hills silo, with artwork by Matt Adnate. Find out more about road tripping the Silo Art Trail in Victoria.

Ultimate guide to Victoria’s Silo Art Trail

Quirky & fun London tours: 18 great options

View of St Kilda pier at sunset in winter. People wander down the pier to the building at the end of the jetty. A visit to St Kilda is a must-do for any Melbourne itinerary.

How to spend a week in Melbourne

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this blog
is written, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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