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Complete guide on how to visit Uluru cheaply from someone whose done it! Tips on getting there, where to stay, eat and what to do for less...
Why not wear some artwork on your feet? These amazing socks are based on the Aboriginal Artwork by Amelia Brown. Australian Made the cotton socks are available in Mens size: 8-11. They are a unique and authentic Australian made gift or souvenir and are perfect for sending to friends and family overseas. Contents: 70% Cotton 30% Nylon Lycra Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist and their community.
The Rim Walk at Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park is on a lot of bucket lists and it’s easy to see why. As you walk between the striped rock domes it feels like you’re in another world.
With all that Australia has to offer, creating a family itinerary can be daunting. Get our best tips for visiting Australia with kids.
Nothing quite prepares you for your first sight of Uluru. You have likely seen hundreds of photos of Australia's iconic rock, but seeing it in person is an entirely different thing. Formerly known as Ayers Rock, a visit should be on any Australian itinerary. After spending nearly two years in Australia we almost didn't make it to Uluru. I knew
The wildflower bloom in Western Australia is a majestic sight - with a wonderful fragrance. The colourful fields showcase thousands of wildflowers native to the region - including a large number of endangered and rare species that are not found anywhere else in the world. The vivid display begins in the northern Pilbara region in June, extending south to Perth until November each year. The wildflower bloom is dependent on rainfall and other climatic factors so you can expect some variation between flowering times and availability of certain species year to year. There are a number of wildflower trails across the state and we list a few below: Pilbara Trail: Karijini National Park, Millstream-Chichester National Park, Cossack Karijini National Park is home to some of the oldest rocks on the planet - its landscape reveals four billion years of the Earth's history. Millstream-Chichester National Park is rich in native flora - you can explore the River Red Gums, Coolabahs, and Candlestick Cassia. Cossack is a town rich in history with restored stone buildings from the pioneer settlement. Cape Range Trail: Charles Knife Canyon, Cape Range National Park Charles Knife Canyon & Cape Range National Park. You can find Cape Range Grevilleas, Kurrajongs and Verticordias in bloom within the region with Rock Figs spotted along the Yardie Creek Gorge. Northern Explorer Trail: Kalbarri, Francois Peron National Park, Murchison Region Kalbarri National Park covers a large expanse of northern WA with gold and orange Banksia, Grevillea, Kangaroo Paw, Featherflower, Starflower, Smoke Bush and Eucalyptus on display. Francois Peron National Park. Wander through fields of vivid wildflowers such as Hakea, Wattle, Dampiera, purple Pea and the Shark Bay Daisy. Murchison Region. Look for Everlanstings and Golden Billy Buttons however the wildflowers are prolific within this area after good winter rains. Everlastings Trail: Moore River National Park, Lesueur National Park, Mullewa and Coalseam National Park Moore River National Park is home to the unique golden bloom of the Western Australia Christmas Tree. Lesueur National Park is diverse with species of Honey Bush, Cork Mallee, Propeller Banksia, large magenta Starflower and teh Lesueur Hakeas. Mullewa and Coalseam National Park hosts sprawling fields of Everlastings Wave Rock Trail (the Central Wheatbelt): York, Hyden York. Discover a variety of wildflowers such as Pygmy Sundew, yellow Hibbertia, Rosy cheeked Donkey Orchids, climbing Fringed Lily, Mouse Ears and Damperia. Hyden. Numerous species of orchids along with Verticordi, Banksia, Mulla Mulla, Grevilleas, Sheoaks, Salmon Gum, Borree Gimlet and Mallee trees. Perth trail: Swan River, Kings Park, Botanic Gardens There are multiple national parks located within the Perth hills area where you can see species such as Kangaroo Paws, Hakea, Grevillea, Wattle, Orchids and Peas. Jarrahland Trail: Darling Range, Cape Leeuwin, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Yalgorup National Park Darling Range. Trek through the heritage listed Jarrahdale which offers a spectacular array of Wattle, Hakea, Hardenbergia, Chroizema and Verticodria wildflowers. Cape Leeuwin is home to a scenic coastal trail with views of Vanilla Orchids, Wisteria, Clematis, Coastal Pimelea and Fan flowers. Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Spot Karri Hovea, trailing Clematis, yellow Cone Bush and Patersonia. Yalgorup National Park. Look out for Fairy Orchids, Hovea and Cockies Tongue. Esperance Trail: Lucky Bay, Fitzgerald River National Park, Narrogin Lucky Bay is Australia's whitest beach home to wildlife such as pygmy honey possums, bandicoots and mobs of grey kangaroos along with multiple species of Banksia. Fitzgerald River National Park is recognised by UNESCO as one of the most diverse botanical regions on earth with around 1800 species of flowers including Royal Hakea, Qualup Bell, Sepulcralis, Weeping Gum, Pincushion Hakea, Wooly Banksia and Bottlebrush. Narrogin. Take a drive from Narrogin into the Dryandra Woodland to discover a plethora of native mammals as well as Golden Dryandra, Prickly Lamertia, purple Tangled Grevillea, pink and lemon Rainbows and Orchids. To help plan your trip - the wildflower trails are listed on the Western Australia Tourism website. The Western Australian Visitor Centre also has a Wildflower Tracker to help you find wildflowers that are blooming around the state - this is updated to give you an accurate guide of where the flowers are this year.
The Red Centre of Australia has been on my bucket list since I was a child. It is one of Australia's most incredible locations to visit, and this is why.
The Northern Territory Australia. From Kakadu to Darwin to Uluru, what are the must - see Northern Territory Destinations. Plan your trip to the NT blog!
'Alice' as Alice Springs is affectionately called by Australians is almost smack in the middle of Australia. Its the second largest city in the Northern Territory and a popular gateway for those exploring the Red Centre. Located 1,500 km from both Adelaide in the south and Darwin in the north, Alice is a bit of a wild west town. When
The Flinders Ranges is one of the most beautiful areas in Australia. With some of the best hiking trails in the country, epic scenic drives through towering gorges, incredible Aboriginal rock art, fine dining with a unique twist and lots of wildlife and you have the makings of a phenomenal trip. We’
Australia stole our hearts. Read about our 12 day itinerary including the amazing flight deal we found and how we chose where we would spend our time. We barely scratched the surface, but love what we were able to see and are already imagining another visit down under.
With some of Australia's most epic coastline to the barren remoteness of the desert outback, there is so much to explore in South Australia.
1. Sunrise views from Teton paradise. I just love all the wildflowers that fill the meadows. it makes this place feel especially magical. Definitely a view worth waking up at 5AM for From @davidmrule 2. Morning light in the heart of the Snowy Range, at Wyoming From @davidmrule 3. Amazing view from England From @davidmrule 4. I’ve gotta hand it to this place, the views are unreal, at Guatemala, Guatemala quickly became one of my new favorite countries From @davidmrule 5. Volcán Pacaya in Guatemala had its biggest eruption in over a decade From @davidmrule 6. No image could possibly do justice at showcasing the beauty of Alaska From @davidmrule 7. A calm summer morning in mountain paradise, at Wyoming From @davidmrule 8. A turquoise oasis hidden away in the jungle of Central America. Costa Rica is definitely one of the most amazing This particular river flows alongside a volcano and is blue because of a chemical reaction that happens between the volcanic carbonate and sulfur. It’s definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen in my life From @davidmrule 9. A beautiful sunset with pastel sky at Wyoming From @davidmrule 10. The Grand Teton Igloo, This scene has honestly been a dream of mine for a few years now From @davidmrule 11. Missing those warm, salty days spent exploring Oahu, Hawaii From @davidmrule 12. Missing the sun vibes of Utah From @davidmrule 13. My first time ever seeing this volcano was absolutely insane, perfect sunrise moment at Mount Saint Helens From @davidmrule 14. Some incredible views from Shoshone Falls in the Potato Kingdom of Idaho This beast is considered Niagara of the West and is one of the largest natural waterfalls in the US. It’s over 200 feet tall, 900 feet wide, and cranks out 3600 cubic feet of water every second From @davidmrule 15. The southwest of Nevada is my absolute favorite region to photograph and every trip leads to a new discovery From @davidmrule 16. If you only have a short time to spend in Australia, I’d highly recommend going to Victoria This region has it all. The Great Ocean Road is home to countless cool beaches, Melbourne is an incredibly fun city, and treasures like this waterfall can be found in Great Otway National Park and surrounding areas. Right after I took this, Steve Irwin rode a kangaroo past me while playing a digeridoo covered in vegemite and some Gecko tried to sell me car insurance. What an incredible country From @davidmrule 17. A sunrise over the colorful landscape of candy land, at Utah The more I explore Utah, the more I realize that I’ve barely scratched the surface of this crazy place. I don’t think there’s a state in the US with more otherworldly formations than this giant desert. Excited to see even more Martian landscapes here in the future. Who can find where I’m standing? From @davidmrule 18. The turtle friend I meet today at Oahu, Hawaii From @davidmrule 19. Good morning from the surface of Mars, This jagged spike in the desert is actually the neck of an extinct volcano in the desert of New Mexico. It’s an otherworldly stop when driving through the southwestern US From @davidmrule 20. One of the most magical mornings of my life was spent hiking up the steps into the ruins of Machu Picchu It was foggy, mystical, and filled with dozens of llama friends. The ancient Inca sure knew how to build a scenic civilization From @davidmrule 21. Nothing like a fire show to start off the day, at Guatemala If you go to Guatemala and only have time to do one thing, THIS is the thing to do From @davidmrule 22. Can’t wait to go back to Oahu, Hawaii sometime later From @davidmrule 23. The aerial view of Oahu, Hawaii, truly amazing From @davidmrule 24. Winter has arrived here in Wyoming and the snow dusted Tetons have never looked more magical From @davidmrule 25. I never get tired of exploring the American southwest, New Mexico From @davidmrule
Kakadu National Park is enormous and you need to plan a visit in advance. Here are all my tips, including the best things to do in Kakadu!
The Flinders Ranges are one of the favourite destinations for both South Australians and visitors to our state. Here are some of the reasons why.
From a beach full of pigs in the Bahamas to dog sledding in Sweden, these are the 100 most incredible trips everyone should take in their lifetime.
Encompassing the most famous attractions in all of Latin America, the Gringo Trail is a route which traverses some 40-odd regions in 13 countries.
