Hot Spots Archives - Australia by Red Nomad OZ

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[…]

Mt Lidgbird and Mt Gower from Malabar Hill, Lord Howe Island

10 TOP Half Day Hikes in 10 HOT Australian Holiday Spots

August 8, 2017 Red Nomad OZ Australian Round Up, Things to do, TOP Ten, Travel, Walks

I’m SO not a hard-core hiker for lots of reasons. Wrong temperament. Wrong size. Wrong fitness level. And my holidays are NEVER just about the hike. Or hikes. But although I’m the world’s slowest hiker, I like my holidays served up with a bit of hiking on the side. So my holiday destinations have to give me a hiking workout[…]

Outback Road via Copley, South Australia

Catchya at Copley! Things to Do and See in Outback South Australia

June 13, 2017 Red Nomad OZ Beltana, Birdsville Track, Copley, Farina, Lyndhurst, Marree, Oodnadatta Track, Outback, Sliding Rock, South Australia, Strzelecki Track, Things to do, TOP Aussie Towns, Travel

Catchya at Copley!* We leaped from the car and hit the ground running as a convoy of 4WDs pulled into the car park behind us. Car doors slammed. They were gaining on us, but we were still a few vital seconds ahead as we slid through the door and reached the counter first. And that’s exactly where I needed to[…]

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[…]

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[…]

U is for Uluru: 11 Photos; 9 Bloggers; One Awesome Rock!

October 2, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Aussie ABC, Central Australia, Interview, National Parks, Northern Territory, Outback, Uluru, World Heritage

Uluru. When a Google search produces over 6.5 million results, writing anything else about Uluru becomes SO redundant I’m tempted not to use it for my Aussie ABC. What’s left to say about this massive monolith of sandstone 348 metres (1141 feet) high, 3.6 km (2.2 miles) long, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) wide and 3.33 km² (1.29 miles²) in size? With[…]

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[…]

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[…]

The View from the Winehouse, Langhorne Creek, South Australia

A Wedding at the Winehouse! Langhorne Creek

June 1, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Adelaide, Fleurieu Peninsula, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Things to do

Being a wedding photographer when your main claim to photographic fame is illustrating a book about toilets isn’t easy. There’s a world of difference between casually photographing stationary objects like scenic loos in their natural surroundings at one’s own pace; and trying to navigate a constantly moving target to capture the magic moments, mood and matrimonial minutiae at a wedding.[…]