As the weather is getting warmer, it is time to Get Lost…in places so magical, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried losing your way before. Emus walking right up to you, crocodiles basking in the sun and cod fishing on the Murray River – that’s what you’ll be rewarded with when you get off the […]

Why you need it Water is essential when on the road travelling, making a water bottle your best friend. A reusable water bottle cuts back on cost and most of all, plastic waste. The ecococoon ICONSPEAK bottles are not only a funky looking bottle, with the ICONSPEAK images a universal language that can help when […]

Just an hour drive from Mission Beach and we launched into a day of white water rafting in Far North Queensland. Wildside Adventures took us to the Tully River where we experienced some of the best rapids on offer. Arriving at Tully River we were met by the lovely team of Linda and AL who […]

Tourism Tropical North Queensland has relaunched the Ride Cairns website to help spectators and competitors in the 2017 UCI World Mountain Bike Championships prepare for their trip to Cairns. Director of Business and Tourism Events Rosie Douglas said more than 20,000 people would arrive in the city for the event on September 5-10 and would […]

The SPEAQUA Barnacle + wireless speaker is designed purely for aquatic usage, to survive water, sand and mud.The funky yet rugged features will live up to your most demanding adventures. Through water, sand and mud, the tunes will just keep on playing. Why you need it  The SPEAQUA wireless speakers bring more music, more places. […]

Stepping onto the largest sand island in the world I am excited to see how much this place has changed. I used to come camping here as a kid every September school holidays, but that was over 15 years ago. Located off the coast of Queensland and accessible from Hervey Bay, Fraser Island offers up […]

We arrive at Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, and its raining. I am told this place has something like 360 days of sunshine. I guess we lucked out on those few days where the sun has its own holiday. Determind not to be bummed out by this, we set off to explore this stretch of Australia’s coastline. Boasting […]

I find there is something magical about spotting a dolphin in the wild, their playful behaviour as they burst from the water and dart amongst waves invigorate the free spirit inside me. Which is why I feel so passionately about enjoying these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat, and not behind the glass of a […]

Ultimate Ears has upped the ante on their popular Ultimate Ears Boom Wireless Bluetooth Speaker roll to bring the new addition. Better than before, here is what we thought of the new speakers. The UE Boom 2 is a compact, durable wireless Bluetooth speaker that really packs a punch. It’s stain-resistant, shock-resistant and fully waterproof. […]

Over the past 10 years, camping and caravanning has become a hot topic for families, especially in Australia with 85 percent of Aussies having experienced a camping or caravanning trip in their lifetime. Australia has developed a reputation as a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts and the devoted camping and caravanning community. Discovery Holiday Parks has […]

The phrase “happy campers” is used in everyday conversations, everywhere.  But are campers really that happy?   Well, the stats are in and it looks like the saying “happy campers” is founded in fact.  Campers are happy!  Or at least, happier than those who don’t go camping. Caravan Industry Association of Australia conducted a “Real […]

SeaLink has partnered with the Foundation for Nationals Parks & Wildlife to build tourism and conservation initiatives in National Parks across Australia. The partnership between SeaLink Travel Group nationally, including its Captain Cook Cruises brand, and the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife will work on a range of initiatives fostering sustainable tourism programs in […]

More Australians are heading off on a roadtrip and travelling around our great open plains, experiencing everything on offer from interacting with incredible wildlife, driving along rolling hills to visiting the glimmering blue water that surround our beaches. The experts at Discovery Parks put together their top 5 must have apps to ensure you have […]

Packing up a house and moving is always a difficult task. Packing up a house and putting it in storage while going on an epic road adventure, is in a league of difficult I never knew. The taking the first step phase. Having lived on the Gold Coast’s beachfront location of Tugun, I was spoilt […]

Why you need it ettitude is an Australian eco-friendly homeware and clothing brand that creates sustainable, stylish and quality bamboo products. The clothing range is just what you need for travelling, light weight, stylish yet oh so soft on the skin. It is perfect for when travelling to those countries with warmer climates as the […]

Why you need it A multipurpose solar charger, for those trips where you are away from civilisation but still need to charge you phone, Gopro, iPad or other electrical devices.  Features A foldable solar panel with a built in USB port. It comes with a triple adaptor lead, both micro and mini USB and old […]

Why you need it Sick of lugging around a heavy case with dodgy wheels and zippers that just won’t close properly. The Paklite Escape Duffle is perfect for the adventure traveller or weekend warrior, as it is a light-weight, durable bag that is so easy to push or carry if you prefer. Features Designed to be […]