Manly is an ideal place to go for a day trip or to visit for a few hours from Sydney. Manly is a carefree place which is easy to access from Sydney as you are able to take a ferry ride from Circular Quay which takes 30 minutes. Manly is situated between a surf beach… Continue reading Australia Guide: Manly
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A love of travelling and the constant desire to explore new places
Australia Guide: Bondi
Located 7km from Sydney is famous suburb Bondi, famous for its beach as well as TV programme Bondi Rescue. Bondi is easily accessible from the centre of Sydney, buses run from the centre of Sydney to Bondi Beach which take approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively there are trains which operate to Bondi Junction where you are… Continue reading Australia Guide: Bondi
Australia Guide: Sydney
For my trip to Australia my last destination was Sydney and it was the longest time I spent in one place as I chose to stay for 6 nights. Sydney is one of Australia’s largest cities which is known for it’s spectacular waterfront. Accommodation Whilst staying in Sydney I stayed at Quay West Suites located… Continue reading Australia Guide: Sydney
Australia Guide: St Kilda
If you are visiting Melbourne and want to get away from the city for a bit, St Kilda is an ideal place to visit as an inner seaside suburb of Melbourne which is about 25 minutes away on a bus. St Kilda is home to Luna Park, Palais Theatre, St Kilda Pier and Esplanade Hotel.… Continue reading Australia Guide: St Kilda
Australia Guide: Healesville Sanctuary
Before doing our wine tour of Yarra Valley we decided to spend the morning at Healesville Sanctuary which was formally known as Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary. At the sanctuary they have a history of breeding native animals and they are also dedicated to fight wildlife extinction. They are one of only two places that managed… Continue reading Australia Guide: Healesville Sanctuary
Australia Guide: Yarra Valley
Whilst spending time in Melbourne the second wine tour I chose to do was Yarra Valley which is located 25km from Melbourne. We chose to book a wine tour that included a trip to Healesville Sanctuary which I will write about in another post this meant we only visited 2 wineries. With over 90 cellar… Continue reading Australia Guide: Yarra Valley
Australia Guide: Melbourne
The second stop of my Australia adventure was Melbourne located in the state of Victoria. Those who live in Melbourne are often referred to as ‘Melburnians’. Accommodation Whilst in Melbourne I stayed at Crown Promenade located in the Southbank district also walking distance from Flinder’s St station. Crown Promenade is part of Crown Resorts as… Continue reading Australia Guide: Melbourne
Australia Guide: Swan Valley
Australia is a country that is well known for it’s wine so when I booked my trip to Australia a wine tour was one of the first trips I knew I wanted to book. During my time in Perth I did a day trip to Swan Valley which is located approximately 25 minutes drive away… Continue reading Australia Guide: Swan Valley
Australia Guide: Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island also known as Wadjemup is the perfect place to go for a day trip from Perth to get away from the city. Located a 90 minute ride away on a ferry from Perth or a 25 minute ride on the ferry from Fremantle. On the island there is a permanent population of approximately… Continue reading Australia Guide: Rottnest Island
Australia Guide: Fremantle
Located a short train ride away from Perth you can find Fremantle or Freo as it is known to the locals. A train from Perth to Fremantle costs approximately $7 each way. Fremantle is a port city that is known for it’s maritime history as well as Victorian architecture. A popular attraction in Fremantle is… Continue reading Australia Guide: Fremantle
