Tag: National Park
Beyond the Blue Mountains
Continuing north from Canberra and the Snowy Mountains, we arrived at another popular mountainous region: The Blue Mountains. Located just a 1.5-hour drive west of Sydney, the Blue Mountains are one of New South Wales’ most popular natural tourist destinations. According to NSW Parks, more than four million people come
A Wanderer’s Guide to: Canberra and the Snowy Mountains
After 3.5 amazing months in Tasmania, we returned to the mainland and Melbourne on the anniversary of our departure three years prior. From there we continued north to tick off our final state/territory of the country, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), with a visit to Canberra and the Snowy Mountains. Canberra
Launceston, Northeast and Central Tasmania
Launceston Launceston, the second oldest city of Tasmania, has much to offer in the way of heritage buildings, scenic beauty, and a thriving food and wine scene. It is a very walkable city and worth an explore to admire the many Victorian and Georgian buildings still found here, such as
Tasmania’s East Coast Part 2: Freycinet to Bay of Fires
While the southern section of the East Coast, covered in Part One, is spectacular, the further north you go along this coastline, the better it gets and includes two of the most loved places in Tasmania: Freycinet National Park and Bay of Fires, along with many lesser known but also
Tasmania’s East Coast Part 1: Orford to Swansea
When people mention highlights of their visit to Tasmania, often times the East Coast is the top favourite. It’s no wonder why; here you’ll find pristine white sand beaches, postcard perfect national parks, and iconic wildlife. For Part One, we travel through the southern section of the East Coast, from