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Aussie ABC: T is for Towns Part 2

August 17, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Australiana, Exmouth, Fitzroy Crossing, Nimbin, Orroroo, Portland, Quobba, Richmond TAS, Swan Reach, Things to do, Travel, Tully, Useless Loop, Victoria River Roadhouse, Wycheproof, Yowah

Australian Country Towns don’t come much smaller than some of these! But each town on my A-Z list within my Aussie ABC punches above its weight with attractions you probably won’t find anywhere else. My list of HOT Aussie Towns from N-Z here in Part 2 have attractions so COOL you’ll want to see them all. And if you missed[…]

Camels Racing at Bedourie, Outback Queensland, Australia

Aussie ABC: T is for Towns Part 1

August 15, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Aussie ABC, Australian Round Up, Australiana, Things to do, TOP Aussie Towns, Travel

Ever wondered what’s out beyond the urban areas where nearly 90% of the Australian population live? There’s a LOT of wide open spaces, a LOT of natural attractions – and a LOT of TOP Aussie Tiny Towns with TERIFFIC Tourist Attractions! The Australian Country Towns in the ABC-within-my-bigger-ABC might be small, but there’s all got something to see that you[…]

Goolwa Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia

Red’s BEST Activities in South Australia!

August 3, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Arkaroola, Coober Pedy, Farina, Flinders Ranges, Goolwa, Head of Bight, Heysen Trail, Kangaroo Island, Naracoorte Caves, South Australia, Things to do, Travel, Troubridge Island

So what are Australia’s best activities? A simple state by state word association test will more than likely give you results like these: Northern Territory = Uluru. Queensland = Barrier Reef. New South Wales = Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Tasmania = Cradle Mountain. Victoria = The Great Ocean Road. Western Australia = Wildflowers. Australian Capital Territory = Parliament[…]

16 RED HOT Go-To Blogs for Australian Travel Inspiration!

July 28, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Australian Travel Bloggers, Australiana, HOT Touring Tips, Travel Tips

Welcome to the first ever RED HOT RedzAustralia selection of 16 Go-To Australian Travel Bloggers for All-Australian Travel Inspiration! Because Australia’s wonderful destinations have so much variety and so many fantastic attractions, sometimes tracking down the perfect Australian HOT Spot for your next vacation, weekend or day off can be tricky. It’s SO much easier when you’ve got a bit of help[…]

10 Places You Must Visit In Australia

July 23, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Things to do, Travel

Australia is a beautiful country famous for its stunning landscapes, natural wildlife and laidback lifestyle, so it’s no wonder a lot of overseas tourists and locals choose to take their holidays downunder every year. If you’re lucky enough to be taking a vacation in the coming weeks, months and years, here are ten places to visit in Australia that you[…]

7 Days from Darwin to Broome via the Great Northern Highway

June 29, 2015 Red Nomad OZ 7 Days in ..., Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Geikie Gorge, Halls Creek, Kununurra, Northern Territory, Outback, Road Trips, Things to do, Timber Creek, Travel, Victoria River Roadhouse, Western Australia

How to get from Darwin to Broome! Whether you got to Darwin by plane, train (the Ghan), or my 7 day Road-trip from Adelaide, once you’ve seen the sights – like my TOP TEN things to do in Darwin – you’ll eventually have to leave. But if you’ve got another 7 days (or more!) to kill, the alternative to returning[…]

Royston Head, Innes National Park, Yorke Peninsula SA

Red’s TOP 10 Aussie Pests (and where I found them)!

March 26, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Australiana, HOT Touring Tips, TOP Ten, Travel

Travelling downunder isn’t all surf and sunshine; kangaroos and koalas; or moonbeams and magic. A fabulous holiday can also be an opportunity to share the sights with some of Australia’s lesser known – and MUCH less popular – creatures! Like I did when I met my TOP 10 Aussie pests some FAAAAABULOUS places! Where I’ll go again – despite the presence of[…]

Postcard from … Marree South Australia

December 7, 2013 Red Nomad OZ Birdsville Track, Lake Eyre, Marree, Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Things to do, Travel

Hi there! Tiny town Marree South Australia is the first major sign of civilisation in over 500 km (~310 miles) for travellers heading south down the iconic Oodnadatta or Birdsville tracks – both LOOOOONG stretches of dirt, rocks, gravel and bulldust. But we approached it over several days from the other direction – a straight run from Adelaide of nearly[…]

Yarrie Lake, via Narrabri, New South Wales

6 MUST-visit Aussie Campsites

September 24, 2013 Red Nomad OZ Australian Round Up, Barcoo River, Campsites, Caroline Pool, China Wall WA, Devil's Marbles, Goolwa, Halls Creek, Halls Gap, HOT Touring Tips, Isisford, Lake Alexandrina, Narrabri, Yarrie Lake

Searching for Australian campsites or caravan parks that we won’t regret in the morning adds that little frisson of uncertainty that makes road-tripping round Australia so exciting. Although sometimes it’s a little TOO exciting when darkness is falling and we’ve got NO clue as to where we’ll spend the night. That’s why we take time each trip on a reconnaissance mission[…]

Hazards of Travel in Australia

August 18, 2013 Red Nomad OZ Australia, Australiana, Hazards, HOT Touring Tips, Travel

Hazards of Travel in Australia Wild, rugged mountains. Ancient, arid deserts. Weird, wonderful wildlife. Magnificent beaches, lush rainforests, untamed islands. These – and other amazing wonders – are just part of everyday life in the mystical, magical land of OZ! What could possibly go wrong?? Most of the time, nothing. But road-tripping round Australia isn’t always beaches and bakeries, sunlight[…]