…all creatures great and small, things deadly and beautiful, Australia has them all! Something you notice pretty soon after arrival in Australia is that the wildlife is, well, just a bit strange. Having spent the last 5 months studying the biology of this fascinating country, I couldn’t end without a post highlighting some of the … More All things weird and wonderful…
Gliding over the rainforest… Catching rainbows on the Great Barrier Reef… Inhabitants of the Daintree River… Rolling into the Atherton Tablelands… To contrast with the vast Australian Outback… From Uluru to Kata Tjuta… …to the unique landscapes of the outback… There are some pretty long roads in the outback… Which lead to Kings Canyon…
G’day! Here in Brizzy we are on the verge of winter, the sun is shining, the locals are complaining that it’s cold and the shops are full of winter clothes… last time I checked it was 26 degrees. If this is an Australian, sorry ‘Stralyan, winter, I could definitely get used to it. ‘Straya is the … More G’day mate! How ya going? A guide to Australian English
One of the world’s most scenic drives is located just a few hours from Melbourne. The Great Ocean Road stretches for 243 km along the south-eastern coast of Australia and is one of Australia’s most famous road-touring routes. A mix of stunning coastline, rainforest, seaside towns and classic Australian wildlife makes for a great couple … More A drive with a view
“The mountains are calling and I must go…” –John Muir Much as I enjoy exploring cities, I’ll always be an outdoor, countryside loving girl at heart. So after several recommendations to go and see the Blue Mountains, a day of adventure awaited us. The Blue Mountains are a World Heritage Area; a place on earth … More Left my heart in the Blue Mountains
To read part 1 click here. The next stop was Sydney! The capital of New South Wales and home to just over 4 million people, the thriving metropolis surrounds the world’s largest natural harbour and sprawls inland towards the Blue Mountains in the West (which are AMAZING, separate blog post to follow). James Cook and his crew … More The Great Melbourne/Sydney Debate Part 2
Ever since moving to Australia, I’ve noticed a common theme when discussing the two largest cities. “Sydney is the place to be, you just HAVE to go, there is way more going on there than in Melbourne.” “What?! No! Honestly I wouldn’t bother with Sydney. Melbourne has a much nicer vibe and is full of culture.” An age-old debate, you’re … More The Great Melbourne/Sydney Debate Part 1
When we were little, and we played in the sand pit with diggers and dumpers, we used to joke that if we kept digging we would get to Australia. Sadly we never did, the bottom of the sandpit proving an impenetrable barrier to the magical land of strange creatures and endless sunshine. However on Fraser … More Life’s a beach
From planting young saplings to walking through ancient rainforest, this week has revolved around trees. We spent a morning volunteering with the UQ Sustainability Team planting trees at UQ Gatton campus. This campus is located about an hour away from the St Lucia campus and is Australia’s leading provider in the field of Animals, Agriculture, … More Trees Galore
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