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Plan your visit to the Museum of Sydney: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Museum of Sydney sits on the historic site of Australia’s first Government House in the heart of the city. This guide gives you clear, practical information for your visit — including verified opening hours, ticket prices, parking and tips for first-time visitors. History and…

Australia, history, museums, New South Wales, Sydney

J Ward Lunatic Asylum, Ararat: Tours, history and practical information

First time visiting the J Ward Lunatic Asylum in Ararat, Victoria? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of J Ward Lunatic Asylum J Ward, located in Ararat, Victoria, began life as the Ararat County…

Australia, ghost tours, Grampians, tours, Victoria

Which five countries have you spent most time in?

Try to work out which five countries you’ve spent most time in. It may be trickier than you think… A surprisingly difficult question The other day, I was posed what I thought was an easy question: “Which five countries have you spent the most time…

Australia, New Zealand, Spain, UK, USA

On top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb.

A luxury travel guide to Sydney, Australia

From VIP tours of the Sydney Opera House to fine dining at Quay, Sydney offers a host of unique luxury travel experiences. What’s Sydney all about? Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro may come close, but no other world class city manages to get close…

Australia, city guides, New South Wales, Sydney

The cities and regions of Australia that have really improved

Some regions of Australia that have changed for the better in the last decade-and-a-half. I first arrived in Australia in 2001, and after living there for five years, have managed to go back once or twice a year since. In that time, the country has…

Australia, Margaret River, Melbourne, Northern Territory, Perth, Tasmania, Western Australia

Cairns, Australia: A travel guide for first time visitors

Tropical Queensland’s favourite holiday city has more to it than just the Great Barrier Reef. What makes Cairns unique? Put simply, Cairns is the most easily accessible gateway to one of the great natural wonders of the planet – the Great Barrier Reef. The reef…

Australia, Cairns, city guides, Queensland

Popeye cruise on the Torrens River in Adelaide: Complete guide with prices, routes and departure times

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Popeye river cruise in Adelaide: ticket prices, departure times, cruise duration, and what you'll see along the Torrens River. I explain the route between Elder Park and Adelaide Zoo, boarding locations, and how the Popeye…

Adelaide, Australia, cruises, South Australia

Five underrated aspects of travelling in Australia

Yeah, Australia’s got the beaches, the reef, the Outback and the wine regions. But there’s plenty that people don’t tend to expect. The light Australia has the reputation of being sunny, but it’s not just the warmth that counts – it’s the brightness. The vividness…

Australia

Which Australian cities does Emirates fly to?

Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide – with connections from several European cities. Flights to Australia from Europe For travellers from Europe, the three large gulf airlines are often the best and cheapest options for flying to Australia. This…

Adelaide, air travel, airports, Australia, Brisbane, Emirates, Melbourne, New South Wales, Perth, Queensland, South Australia, Sydney, Victoria, Western Australia

Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary in Calga, NSW: Guide with prices, times & visitor tips

What is Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary? Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park) is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary located in Calga on the Central Coast of New South Wales, approximately 50 to 60 minutes north of Sydney. Spread across 80 acres of…

Australia, Central Coast, New South Wales, wildlife, zoos