Maitland Gaol closed in 1998, but is now open to the public as a museum. Read more about visiting and what you should expect to see or experience during a Maitland Gaol tour. “It was here in the C-Wing that notorious prisoners Ivan Milat and George Savvas plotted to escape in 1997. Their attempt was…
Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is an icon of Australia, there’s no doubt about it. The zoo first opened its gates in 1916 and celebrated its 100th birthday a handful of weeks ago (Friday the 7th October 2016, to be exact). It’s undoubtedly one of Sydney’s top attractions – in a city that has more than a…
Looking for Dubbo zoo accommodation that’s comfy, unique and above all else, fun? Head to the Zoofari Lodge, where you spend the night glamping with some of Taronga’s most beloved animals. I wake up shortly before dawn to the chatter of what sounded like thousands of birds. Rolling out from under the covers, I push…
It really boggles my mind that people travel all the way out to the red centre of Australia in order to climb Uluru. Not only is it incredibly offensive to the Indigenous population of Australia and incredibly dangerous… it’s a waste of time. There are so many other ways to experience Uluru, without putting yourself…
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For many, a trip to Australia’s Red Centre is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Discover the best things to do in Uluru, no matter what your budget.
This was the plan… To spend three days driving from Newcastle to Melbourne, hit the town Saturday night and spend the next day knocking about Fitzroy. I would then gather up an old friend and continue onto the Twelve Apostles, an Australian attraction that I had been wanting to see for only my entire adult…
Heading on an extended road trip? Here’s everything you need to know about the Newcastle to Melbourne drive (or vice versa), with information on the fastest route there versus the more scenic, leisurely route and where to stay. Australia is a country that’s built for road trips. Some you’ll do for fun and others you’ll…
Hitting the wide open roads of Oz? Before you go, check out these road trip tips in Australia, to make sure you’re fully prepared.