As summer comes to an end, it is time to start planning things to do in spring. Spring in Australia is a great time where the weather is still warm but starting to cool off and in many places, the wildflowers are simply fantastic! Here are things that you can plan to do travelling around […]
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Dharug National Park is one of many vast wilderness parks so close to the metropolitan city of Sydney. Last week, we featured Berowra Valley National Park and Marramarra National Park. Today we are headed just north of those parks and a little further north of Sydney to explore Dharug National Park adjacent to Marramarra National […]
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Last week, we featured Berowra Valley National Park, today we are headed just north of Berowra to Marramarra National Park. It is close to Sydney; takes less than 1 ½ hours to drive there. Marramarra National Park is 11,785 hectares of land 40 km north west of Sydney’s CBD. However, it is hard to imagine that this nature wonderland is that close to one of the biggest cities in the entire Southern Hemisphere and all of Australia. It feels remote and is a haven for outdoor lovers because you can camp here, kayak, canoe, swim, cycle, picnic, bird watch, fish, and bushwalk. The Hawkesbury River, Berowra Creek, and Marramarra Creek are a few of the waterways in the park. There is also much to be learned about the Aboriginal heritage […]
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Fitzgerald River National Park is on the southern coast of Western Australia in between Albany and Esperance. Cape Le Grand National Park which we just featured in last week’s blog, and Cape Arid National Park, which we just wrote about are on the east side near Esperance. The other remote southern national parks of Western […]
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The surrounds of Perth are unique because there is so much protected land around this growing city and greater metropolitan area. Perth is the capital of Western Australia and it is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. Surrounding the growing metropolis are 15 national parks, 7 regional parks, 3 marine parks, and 3 nature reserves; plus an interesting mix of forest land, caves, and coastline. In our first blog post about National Parks near Perth, we visited Avon Valley National Park, John Forrest National Park, Serpentine National Park, Yanchep National Park, and Beelu National Park. Our second blog post on national parks near Perth included a closer look at Walyunga National Park, Yalgorup National Park, Wandoo National Park, Kalamunda National Park, and Greenmount National Park. Our 3rd series featured the […]
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When it comes to planning a holiday with your family and children it can require different planning than before. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered from safe vehicles with plenty of room for the whole family to the right resorts and cities with kid friendly options. For part one of our kid friendly holiday ideas, we will be visiting Selwyn Snowfields, Daydream Island, Kangaroo Island and Hobart, Tasmania. For more Kid Friendly Holiday Ideas Check Out:
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Sydney is such a big metropolitan city in New South Wales, Australia. However, it doesn’t mean that you have to miss the wild life while on holiday there. You can visit the Taronga Zoo and spend a day or two; and you can even stay overnight in the zoo’s on sight accommodations. The zoo is […]
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While there is so much to see and do in Perth, road trips always call to the traveler in us, seeking to expand our journeys. Here are two REALLY cool places to explore outside of Perth – heading East and North. Imagine them as a ninety-degree angle – perfect for day trips! You can circle back to Perth for your accommodations and activities, or keep on road tripping and discover places to stay at your destination.
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