Aussie Travel Tips Archives - Australia by Red Nomad OZ

10 Beautiful Kangaroo Island Beaches

November 13, 2021 Red Nomad OZ Antechamber Bay, Beaches, Kangaroo Island, King George Beach, Penneshaw, Pennington Bay, Snellings Beach, South Australia, Stokes Bay, TOP Ten, Travel Hints and Tips, Western River Cove

Much of Kangaroo Island’s 509 kilometre-long (316 mile) coastline is rugged and rocky, with dramatic and spectacular scenery. The soaring cliffs, towering dunes, dense coastal vegetation, and rock formations that make up much of the shoreline are frequently battered by strong winds and pounding seas. And several active lighthouses scattered around the island indicate further offshore hazards. The conditions are[…]

Four Mile Beach from Flagstaff Hill Lookout, Port Douglas, Queensland

Road Trips, Sea Treks and your next Aussie Adventure!

March 18, 2019 Red Nomad OZ Australia, Cruise, Travel, Travel Hints and Tips, Travel Tips

I was WAY too young to remember much detail from my first Aussie road trip. I’m a road-tripper from WAY back! But the photo of me and my sister on the Mt Kosciuszko summit in the good old days when you could actually drive almost to the top of the highest point in OZ is a dead giveaway. That trail-blazing[…]

North New South Wales Coastline from the Air, Australia

12 HOT Australian Coastal and Beach Holiday Destinations – Part 1

October 3, 2017 Red Nomad OZ Australian Round Up, Beaches, Broken Head, Broome, Bundaberg, Cooktown, Darwin, Head of Bight, Holidays, Kalbarri, Mandorah, Mon Repos, Port Fairy, Port Philip Bay, Quobba Blowholes, South West Rocks, West Cape

Long Coastline, HUGE Landmass, Low Population. Our amazing unspoiled coastline, stunning natural attractions give us a fantastic array of AMAZING Australian coastal and beach holiday destinations! So how do you choose one? I’ve made it easy with my two-part virtual tour – so sit back, slip on your sunnies*, sip something soothing, and get set for a stunning scenic All-Around-Australia tour[…]

Normanville Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide, South Australia

See Australia Month by Month Part Two: July to December Travel Teasers!

April 26, 2017 Red Nomad OZ Australian Round Up, Family Friendly, Holidays, HOT Touring Tips, Things to do, Travel

Wondering how you’re EVER going to see as much of Australia as I have? Trust me, travelling OZ is SO worth it! And if you need reasons to do it other than the stunning natural attractions, amazing Aussie experiences and fabulous holiday destinations, take a look at these 25 science-backed health benefits of travel HERE. Here’s HOW to get your[…]

Beach in Ballina, North Coast, New South Wales

See Australia Month-by-Month Part One: January to June Travel Teasers!

April 12, 2017 Red Nomad OZ Family Friendly, Holidays, HOT Touring Tips, Things to do, Travel

I’d be able to fund my Aussie travel ’til the end of time if I had a buck for every time I’ve heard someone say ‘I wish I could see as much of Australia as you have’. ‘But you CAN,’ I generally reply. Yes, I get that slow travelling to obscure parts of OZ in an el cheapo 1983 camper[…]

Why YOU need a Navigation Unit!

January 25, 2017 Red Nomad OZ Competition, Product Review

Giving a brand new navigation unit to a blogger who actively resists electronic gadgets and openly prefers to use actual paper maps could have been a risky move for Hema Maps. AND … giving that blogger TWO brand new units would have been downright foolhardy! What were they thinking?? Hema Maps meets RedzAustralia When Hema Maps contacted me about collaborating[…]

Jump Up Lookout, Loop Road, Sturt National Park, New South Wales, Australia

14 TOP Secret Aussie Hot Spots

December 14, 2016 Red Nomad OZ Australian Round Up, National Parks, Things to do, Travel, Travel Tips

I’ve been a BIG fan of maps since forever. So when Hema Maps wanted to collaborate on a post about Australia’s hidden hot spots, I agreed straight away! Below is the Hema Maps selection of 7 AMAZING almost-secret Aussie Hot Spots – even I haven’t been to some of them – then take the link at the end of the post to find[…]

Lake Moogerah Sunrise, Scenic Rim, Queensland, Australia

Australia’s 10 BEST Camping HOT Spots!

September 25, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Australian Round Up, Campsites, HOT Touring Tips, Things to do, TOP Ten, Travel, Travel Tips

I’ve been to a lot of great camping destinations off the beaten track. They’re usually part of a lengthy road-trip with no schedules, tight time frames or deadlines. But where do you go if you haven’t got time for a long road trip? Where do you go if you want a less challenging trip? And where do you go to[…]

Sunset over the Richmond River, 10 Budget Travel Tips

10 TOP Budget Travel Tips to make your Road-Trip ROCK!

August 24, 2015 Red Nomad OZ HOT Touring Tips, Things to do, TOP Ten, Travel Tips

It’s EASY to calculate a daily expense rate for a road-trip holiday by dividing the money in your budget by the number of days you plan to be away. That’ll give you a daily expenses estimate from which you can calculate expenditure for fuel, accommodation, food and entertainment – and emergencies. Then comes the HARD part – sticking to it! Don’t let those[…]

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[…]