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The east coast of Tasmania is perfect for those in need of a beach holiday, in stark contrast to the misty mountains of the west coast. It's an almost never ending string of golden sand, turquoise waves and rolling hills. You'll find dramatic coastline, seaside breweries and the most scenic prison you'll ever see, just …
The west coast of Tasmania is all winding mountain roads, forest shrouded in mist and hidden lakes. It's a stark contrast to the idyllic beaches of the east coast, and just as beautiful in it's own way. Remember that the drive can be quite slow going, especially if you're not used to roads like that, …
Visiting Tasmania has always been at the top of my bucket list and I was delighted when I finally got the chance, meeting a friend there to drive around the whole island in 3 adventure-filled days. It's not an easy feat, and I'd recommend spending as much time there as possible to see everything this …
I can't think of a more famous drive in Australia than the Great Ocean Road. It officially stretches 243km from Torquay to Allansford but a lot of people will make the drive from Melbourne to Adelaide over a week or two. Think endless beaches, dramatic cliffs and the world famous Twelve Apostles. This is one …
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As someone who prefers mountains and forest over beaches and palm trees, leaving the coastline of New South Wales and heading inland to Kosciuszko National Park was a dream for me. I was sceptical about seeing actual mountains in Australia but this place did not disappoint and it's well worth the drive. As we left …
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What better way to start the new year than road tripping in a fancy Jeep with two amazing people after spending a firework-filled night down at Sydney Harbour? We packed up all of our camping equipment (more like glamping, we had an actual barbeque and a ton of fairy lights) and hit the road, heading …
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For some, New Years Eve is a special night; you get dressed up, go to a party, drink champagne, #newyearnewme. For others, it's just an excuse to get drunk and break those new year resolutions before they've even begun, don't act like you don't all do that occasionally. As a bartender I've always been stuck …
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