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Victoria
A Guide to Victoria’s Big Things
If you’re a born and bred Aussie, you know we have an unexplained obsession with Big Things. Having already covered the biggest and best Big Things you can visit in South Australia and Queensland, it’s time to discover what large monuments and statues Victoria has to offer.  Whether it’s the Big Koala or the Big…
12 August 202411 minRead time
Pubs South Australia
The Best Pubs in Mount Gambier
Take a short detour off the famed Great Ocean Road and you’ll find yourself in the flourishing Mount Gambier, South Australia’s second-largest city that sits halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne. Smack bang in the middle of the Limestone Coast, Mount Gambier is frequented by those keen on discovering the spectacular natural landscapes the region is…
24 July 20249 minRead time
The street scape of Clunes in Victoria, one of the best small towns to visit in the state.
Victoria
The Best Small Towns to Visit in Victoria
The state with the second-highest population in the country, Victoria covers around 227,600 square kilometres of diverse landscapes, from picturesque beaches and sweeping coastlines to flourishing rainforests and snow-capped mountains.  Once referred to as the ‘Garden State’, there is much to explore when you leave the bustling capital of Melbourne, with many incredible experiences and…
17 July 202411 minRead time
Queensland
A Guide to Queensland’s Big Things
When it comes to weird and wonderful tourist attractions, Australia has an abundance of unique things to check out, especially when it comes to the country’s obsession with Big Things. There’s no rhyme or reason why we’ve embraced these wacky structures, but every state has them, with over 150 littered across the nation. We’ve already…
14 July 202412 minRead time
An aerial view of the Beechworth Asylum, considered one of the most haunted places in Australia
History
Australia’s Most Haunted Regional Places
Dark tourism came to the fore in the mid-90s and has continued to gain momentum over the past two decades. People love nothing more than visiting the sight of some past historical horror and discovering the macabre details of what happened.  While Australia isn’t known as a haven for those interested in dark tourism, although…
18 June 202411 minRead time
Pubs South Australia
The Best Pubs on the Yorke Peninsula
The Yorke Peninsula, commonly referred to as ‘Yorkes’ by South Aussies, is another spectacular area of South Australia dominated by 700 kilometres of stunning coastline. Like most coastal regions, Yorkes is famed for its seafood, spectacular beaches and water activities, with tourists flocking to towns such as Wallaroo, Ardrossan, Port Vincent and Marion Bay during…
2 May 202411 minRead time
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