Hamilton Island
Snorkelling at Catseye Beach
The answer is yes you can snorkel on Hamilton Island and in fact, you can snorkel straight off the beach. I have included a map further down to show where.
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Hamilton Island
The answer is yes you can snorkel on Hamilton Island and in fact, you can snorkel straight off the beach. I have included a map further down to show where.
Flinders Ranges
A nice short walk at Rawnsley Park Station for views onto the bluff, the caravan park and cabin accommodation and out towards the other mountain ranges. At the right time of year after rain, the start of the walk is surrounded by a sea of yellow flowers. Quick Fact Box
Great Ocean Road & The Otways
The beautiful Otway region is home to an abundance of dog friendly accommodation options (and hopefully more to come)! Here are some great options to help you book in a weekend away with your furry family members. From cosy cottages and bush cabins with a fire places for dog cuddles
Dog Friendly Camping in Victoria
The Murray River is one of the best places to go camping with dogs in Victoria. This post focuses on non-caravan park camping such as free camping or bush campgrounds.
Dog Friendly trips
The Murray river is one of the best places you can take your dog for swimming and relaxing dog friendly fun. There are loads of dog friendly campsites along the Murray and there are some amazing ones near Echuca. Generally, the further you head out of town, the quieter the
Dog Friendly trips
Stevensons Falls in the Otways Forest Park is an easy short walk (or a longer option is available) to a beautiful waterfall surrounded by ferns. **NOTE STEVENSONS FALLS HAS HAD A SUBSTANTIAL UPDATE AT THE END OF 2023 AND THE WHOLE TRACK IS NOW WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE - I will update
Looking for a weekend away or campsite in Victoria that has dog friendly and/or free camping? This campsite is in state park near MTB tracks and is about an 8 minute (4.4km) drive from the historical Yackandandah township which has a brewery and cafe. Quick Fact Box -Free
Dog Friendly trips
There are several options to walk from Bright (from Mystic Bike Park) to Wandiligong, all of them traversing through the pretty mix of country and bush valley and at least partly by creeks.
Great Ocean Road & The Otways
Every so often nature aligns and it snows in the high parts of the Otways, dusting tree ferns and towering eucalyptus trees with white powdery snow. Short on time? Post Summary: You are most likely to see snow in the otways around dawn on mornings where the temperature is close
Far North Tropical Queensland
A mostly bush island, Fitzroy Island is a great day trip from Cairns
Accommodation Guides to Australia
Feature Image from my hotel room window at Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas Nothing screams holiday more than a lush hotel pool, and this list collates some of Australia's best hotel and resort pools. From the largest area of pools at Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas (Expedia link)
Great Ocean Road & The Otways
There are some incredible Great Ocean Road Restaurants with a view and here are three of the best. Almyra Restaurant (previously The Beach Pavilion) in Lorne Almyra Restaurant & Bar in Lorne is located just a few steps from the sand of the curving Louttit Bay. It’s right in