The small town of Mission Beach lies almost at the top of a 14km stretch of stunning tropical coastline in north Queensland. Split into 4 main villages – this strip of paradise offers as much perfect, beachside relaxation as it does adrenaline-raising activity and adventure. As a predominantly winter destination, Mission Beach is normally […]
Category Archives: Oceania
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Aug
Aug
Stepping into the reception at Rambutan for the first time was like stepping into a dream! We’d just come out of 5 weeks in the bush – free camping, 4wd driving and not much showering – and suddenly here we were in what felt like a posh 5-star resort! What on earth had happened?! […]
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Aug
Aug
As Bill Bryson states in his fantastic book , ‘80% of all that lives in Australia, plant and animal, exists nowhere else.’ 80% is a fairly staggering percentage of uniqueness by anyone’s standards, so perhaps it goes some way to explaining why so many of us, myself included, are so intent on spotting (and […]
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Aug
Aug
The idyllic Magnetic Island, situated off the coast of Townsville in Queensland, Australia is a paradise. It’s a popular tourist hot spot and a welcome place for all travellers, budget ones included, to enjoy a slice of tropical island life. At 52sqkm and with only 2000 residents, Magnetic Island is the perfect, relaxed getaway; with […]
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Jul
Jul
I’ve been there and I know; travelling alone, especially for the first time, can be a nerve-wracking experience. I was 23 when I first went travelling alone to New Zealand and trust me, the fears that I felt then are the same as the ones I still feel before every solo trip … even […]
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Jul
Jul
New Zealand is an expensive country to travel. Luckily, it’s full of natural beauty in both the South and North Islands making it possible to get some amazing experiences for no cost at all. If you’re planning to check out the North Island, bookmark this list as these 10 free things to do in […]
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Jul
Jul
Poor Old Townsville! Sadly this large city in the north of Queensland is not endowed with the best reputation. Known more as a slightly down heel urban sprawl than an exotic tourist destination, it was not with high expectations that we entered Townsville as part of our great budget 4wd around Australia. Yet, how […]
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Jun
Jun
It may surprise you to know, but some of the best Australia beaches we’ve seen so far on our road trip around this country have been in the relatively small, relatively uneventful and relatively unknown town of … Bowen. I know right?! Often given a bad rap, we were totally unprepared, and thus totally bowled […]
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Jun
Jun
The backpacker mecca of Airlie Beach is the main hop-on point for the famous Whitsunday sailing tours that seem to be on everyone’s list. It’s also a renowned party spot, with a permanent holiday feel where the good times never stop rolling. But there’s also a lot more to Airlie Beach as I discovered […]
AUSTRALIA, Budget Travel Ideas, Oceania
How to Get Your Working Holiday Tax Back Without the Headache
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Jun
Jun
So you’ve had a great time working your way across the globe, but now it comes to the boring part. Yes, no matter where you work and how exciting it can be setting up a temporary life on the other side of the world, there’s one thing you can’t avoid, and that’s tax! Here […]