Category Archives: Australia

Aus Events: Byron Bay International Film Fest 2014

Posted on February 14, 2014 by noel in Australia, Sights & Attractions

THE upcoming event for Australia right now is the Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF)! For 10 days (28th Feb-9th March) across 5 different venues, film lovers can experience the glowing independent film industry of Australia and abroad. Categories of films shown range from documentaries and short films to music videos and animation. They all share the core theme of BBFF though – content that seeks to raise social, cultural and environmental awareness. So there’s far deeper meaning than...Read More

6 stops from Sydney to Brisbane

Posted on January 28, 2014 by noel in Australia, Travel Tips

This week we’re looking at the classic drive between Sydney and Brisbane, which is littered with attractions and destinations. We’ll take you on a journey north up the coast from Sydney and build you a journey itinerary to Brisbane that ends with a...Read More

Great Road Routes of Aus: The Great Ocean Road

Posted on December 16, 2013 by noel in Accommodation, Australia, Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions

If you’re on your way from Melbourne to Adelaide, or just up for a very special adventure, be sure to travel The Great Ocean Road! Why? Because it’s considered one of the most captivating road trip routes in the...Read More

Fancy a camel ride in Australia?

Posted on June 19, 2013 by noel in Australia, Travel Tips

About to take a vacation in Australia? Riding camels on the bucket list? Then you’re in luck! The world famous Cable Beach in Broome, Kimberley, Western Australia, is a natural paradise offering sun, surf and yes camels! Broome Camel Safaris offer some great tours starting from a 40 minute ride to a 1 hour sunset tour along the pristine coastline. Led by the renowned “Camel Lady” Alison bird, who has been trecking alone in the Australian Outback with her beloved camels for over 7 years, riders get a...Read More

Wwoofing around the world

Posted on May 30, 2013 by noel in Australia, New Zealand, Travel Tips

The concept of working for your food and accommodation while travelling is not a new one and many a budget conscious traveller has walked this well-worn path. Wwoofing however is a little more specialised. Originally an acronym for “Working Weekends on Organic Farms”, the definition changed over the years to “Willing Workers On Organic Farms” as the need for assistance over longer periods arose. Due to the word “work” however causing some problems, the name finally settled to being...Read More

The FolkWorld Fairbridge Festival

Posted on April 8, 2013 by noel in Australia, Sights & Attractions

For 21 years, the FolkWorld Fairbridge Festival has been a uniquely family-friendly draw for folks looking for a weekend of live music, camping, and independent crafts. This year’s festival, held from April 26-28, will feature artists working across a variety strains of world music against a quintessentially scenic Western Australian backdrop of wide open spaces and mature bushland. An increasingly popular event, Fairbridge administrators received over 500 applications for acts and musicians from a variety...Read More

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