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Birdgehls is a responsible travel & permaculture blog detailing adventures around the world. 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.

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The aurora australis. Discover where you can see the aurora australis in Victoria.

Top places to see the southern lights in Victoria

A church in the small town of Mt Macedon covered with red autumn leaves. Discover where to find the best autumn leaves in Victoria.

The best places for autumn leaves in Victoria

Piper Street ghost sign in Kyneton, advertising the addresses of businesses that used to be on the street. Visiting Piper St is one of the best things to do in Kyneton.

Amazing things to do in Kyneton, Victoria

Where to find the best waterfalls in Victoria

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Travel with a conscience
& a sense of humour

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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We cover many topics – musings on expat life, tips on quitting drinking, reading recommendations, articles about culture, art and history. Click on the button below to explore.

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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

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Black Spur Drive in Victoria. Discover the best Australian road trips.

20 popular road trip routes in Australia

The streetscape of Clunes, an historic and charming small town in Victoria.

Small towns in Victoria worth visiting

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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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