Beyond the capitals
Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory and the outback - the country between the eight cities.
36 articles from the archive.
- Party Hostels in Cairns: Australia Travel Guide
If there were a drinking Olympics, I’m pretty sure the Aussies would win all of the gold medals up for grabs. I once saw an Aussie wearing a shirt that read, “I’m not an alcoholic, I’m… - 10 Things to do in Airlie Beach: Australia Travel Guide
The launching point for trips out to the Whitsunday islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia, Airlie Beach is a backpackers haven where you’ll find plenty of sunbathers working on… - 74 Ways to experience the Whitsunday Islands: Australia Travel Guide
Nestled among the southern portion of the spectacular Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on the Queensland coast, you will find the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays. First “discovered”… - Fortitude Valley nightlife: Clubs, lounges, and offbeat bars: Australia Travel Guide
Although this neighborhood has a notorious reputation, it attracts some of the best night life that Brisbane has to offer. The center has a pedestrian walkway that intersects Ann St. which… - Day Trips from Cairns: Australia Travel Guide
Cairns is a great beach town in the tropical north of Queensland that is just a cool place to chill out. What’s cooler, however, is the fact that it is also surrounded by heaps of amazing… - Tenterfield Wine Tours: Australia Travel Guide
The area around Tenterfield in northern New South Wales is chock full of wineries. Your best bet is to rent a car to get around the area west of Byron Bay, but it is entirely worth the… - Free Things to Do in Cairns: Australia Travel Guide
Cairns is a popular tourist destination in Australia, and, because of that fact, it has a very long and standard list of things to do. You can go bungy jumping, jump out of an airplane,… - Where to stay in Cairns: Calypso Backpackers: Australia Travel Guide
As a budget traveler myself, I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with a wide range of hostels around the globe. From Panama to Amsterdam, I’ve spent the night bunked up with… - Darwin: Cullens Bay to Mandorah: Australia Travel Guide
Don’t be fooled! Cullens Bay is walkable from the CBD- I did it in flip flops- BUT I was definitely not keen (must learn Aussieism- KEEN- want to, excited, motivated, also to be sweet on… - Things You Should Know About Cairns: Australia Travel Guide
Getting to Cairns is often the final destination for many travelers that fly to Australia. Cairns would be considered the tropical beach destination with great access to some of the best… - Things to know before going to the Whitsunday Islands: Australia Travel Guide
Located scattered off the central Queensland coast, the Whitsunday islands are characterized by azure/turquoise blue waters, coral flowerbeds, sandy beaches, lush, green topped islands… - Free Things to Do in Darwin: Australia Travel Guide
When it comes to Darwin, a list of things to do in the city really comes down to nature and being outside. The same goes for the free things to do in Darwin. The beauty of this small… - Day Trips From Darwin: Australia Travel Guide
Darwin, the Northern Territory capital city located up in the Top End of Australia, is a dream destination for many travelers, but more so because of the unique land that surrounds it. If… - The Hunter Valley, More Than Just Wine: Australia Travel Guide
So I’ve lived in Sydney for over two years and haven’t managed to get my lazy backside out to the Hunter Valley which is only around 2 hours outside of Sydney. Man have I been missing out!… - Lightning Ridge, NSW Easter Weekend, Wheelie Bin Races and Goats?: Australia Travel Guide
This is a picture of Amigo’s Castle in Lightning Ridge. Quirky and independent, Lightning Ridge has long been known as a… ahem…shall we say…unique place? I’ve been told by one long time… - Eden, Australia, The Crown and Anchor: Australia Travel Guide
Yes, there is actually a place called Eden, and for the people of Australia there is no surprise that it is a coastal town on this fabulous continent. Located in the region known as the… - Snorkeling at Julian Rocks in Byron Bay: Australia Travel Guide
Julian Rocks is the small rock formation found off the Australian coast in Byron Bay. The tiny islet is considered a bird sanctuary, so climbing on the rocks is strictly prohibited. You… - Southern Highlands NSW, Elephant Boy Cafe: Australia Travel Guide
Borwal (pronounced Barrel) NSW, in the Southern Highlands is a popular weekend get away for Sydnesiders looking for a bit of “country.” Lush shops, country markets, and slick cafe’s line… - Kangaroo Valley NSW, Come Canoe With Us.: Australia Travel Guide
The hustle and bustle of Sydney can become overwhelming to even the most hardened of city dwellers at times. If you feel like you’ve been abused by the city, your boss, or chewed up and… - Outback Australia, The Birdsville Races: Australia Travel Guide
Are you in Australia and looking for something unique and different to do? Right up there with the Lightning Ridge Great Goat Races and the Parkes Elvis Festival, The Birdsville Races are… - The Hunter Valley, Branxton Hotel: Australia Travel Guide
The Hunter Valley is a well known wine, coal mining, and race horse breeding area about 2 .5 hours north of Sydney. I am on a work trip and am happliy tucking into a bottle of wine at the… - Spring Getaway Idea: Fulfill Your Great Barrier Reef Dream: Australia Travel Guide
What better time than now to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and visit the Great Barrier Reef? It was actually mentioned the other day on the WhyGo Australia Facebook page… - Lightning Ridge, Easter Celebration Tips #3 Food and Accomodation: Australia Travel Guide
The Easter Celebrations in Lightning Ridge are one of the must do outrageous country town festivals. Right up there with the Parkes Elvis Festival, Lightning Ridge has made a name for… - Dubbo Zoo, How to Hear Cheetahs Purr: Australia Travel Guide
Get sneezed on by a giraffe, get licked by a rhino and get stalked by a cheetah. If you come to visit NSW and have a bit of time to see the place, definitely take the 5 hour trek out to… - Darwin: airport arrival and getting into town: Australia Travel Guide
Darwin Airport is an inviting very neat and tidy small to midsize airport and has an inviting sign that says “Welcome to Darwin”. With my face pressed against the plane window trying… - Cairns Eats: Get Your Crocodile at Dundee’s: Australia Travel Guide
Crocodile and Kangaroo SkewersWhen time is limited — when you have a thousand possible things to do on your itinerary and have to pick and choose the most worthwhile — there is a restaurant… - Darwin- Cavenagh Street Attractions: Australia Travel Guide
Cavenagh Street is two over from the Backpacker hangout/Entertainment district of Mitchell Street. Watch out for… or… check out the small “adult entertainment” district plunked right… - Treking Australia, The Hume and Hovell Walking Track: Australia Travel Guide
Got your ticket to Oz in your hot little hands and looking for a really unique Aussie adventure? Wanting to experience some fair dinkum Aussie grass lands, mountains and national parks??… - Darwin, National Treasures from Australia’s Great Libraries: Australia Travel Guide
The Museum of Art and Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is hosting a free travelling exhibit of the Australia National Treasures drawn from the magnificent collections of… - Lightning Ridge, Easter Celebration Tips #2: Australia Travel Guide
The town of Lightning Ridge really pulled out all of the stops for their Easter Celebration. In addition to their Great Goat Race, There were several other events that if you attend- you… - How to Get around Brisbane, Maps and Transport Options: Australia Travel Guide
First things first, Brisbane is NOT on the coast! Many people arrive and are disappointed to find out that the buzzing little city of Bris-Vegas is not on the coast. It is about an hour in… - Northern Territory- Pine Creek: Australia Travel Guide
Pine Creek, is basically the bottom corner of “The Triangle” (an hour north of Katherine and about 2 hours south of Darwin), and is a historic mining town. It has housed and currently… - Northern Territory- Scenic Flight Company: Australia Travel Guide
One thing definitely worth a splurge of your trip money is a flight over Kakadu. All of the local people I encountered on my trip recommended it and they were absolutely right. Driving… - NSW South Coast Accomodation, Culburra Hideaway: Australia Travel Guide
Looking for an affordable surfie get away? Want to see some real wild and untamed ocean? About 2.5 hours south of Sydney, the Culburra Hide Away, located on Culburra beach near Jervis Bay,… - Sydney- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!: Australia Travel Guide
A trip up the Northern Beaches is not complete without a trip to Avalon. Famous for the worlds slowest pedestrians- Avalon works on its own sense of time. Unconcerned and unhurried… - Northern Territory- “Doing The Triangle”: Australia Travel Guide
When visiting the Northern Territory- a very common route is called The Triangle This is basically Darwin to Jabiru to Pine Creek or Katherine and back up to Darwin via Litchfied Park. When…