10 travel moments that restored our faith in humanity. Stories of kindness from life on the road.
All my friends are buying houses and having babies, yet I'm about to embark on my fourth big trip travelling. Here's how it feels to give it all up again to travel in your thirties.
The key to island hopping Coron? Book a private tour! It isn’t as expensive as you think (especially if you’re with 2 or more other people). Here’s how to organise a trip to paradise: where to go, the best time to do it, how much it will cost and detailed tips to ensure you go to these stunning places without the crowds.
If you’re feeling energetic and a little bit adventurous, there’s no better walk in the Wentworth Falls area than the Vera and Hippocrene Falls loop. It’s not easy and there’s little signage, but your reward is wild rainforest, waterfalls you’re almost guaranteed to get to yourself, swimming holes and a rarely visited view from the top of the falls which has real wow factor.
If you love your walks a little off the beaten track then this lesser known Blue Mountains trail could be just what you’re looking for. With some gorgeous rainforest, four ladders, a couple of cool shelter caves and a glorious cave waterfall, it has more than a few treasures worth seeking out. We’re sharing exactly what to expect, including trail conditions.
If you’re looking for a real Blue Mountains adventure, this is it. The Wheeny Gap Falls Track leads to two of the best swimming spots in the Blue Mountains that are completely off the radar. The trail is a steep and tough walk through wild and spectacular rainforest, but is totally worth the effort. We’re sharing all the details, including how to actually find the path down.
There are few things more magical than standing in the darkness watching flashes of gold light illuminate the night sky. For just a few weeks a year that’s exactly what you’ll find at multiple locations in the Blue Mountains. We’re sharing everything you need to know about viewing the spectacular firefly displays.
Hokitika is best known for its stunning gorge, but what if we were to tell you that there’s so much more to it than that? Stay a little longer and you’ll find stunning lakes with mountain backdrops, a gorgeous waterfall, several incredible glow worm dells and even a secret gorge with the same blue water as Hokitika Gorge, but none of the crowds!
The Jack Evans Track offers the easiest route down to Erskine Creek. Once at the bottom of the gorge you’ll be treated to a stunning wild swimming spot complete with huge beach to relax on for the afternoon. The scenery is gorgeous with dense forest and high cliff walls. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail and swimming in the creek.
The Topham Track might not have the wow factor for the majority of the walk, but once you near the end that all changes. Just a little off the beaten track you’ll find a fabulous viewpoint and even a hidden cave. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including exactly how to find the viewpoint and cave.
Perrys Lookdown is basically a stair master through the bush. It’s definitely a workout but your reward is reaching a beautiful blue gum forest and the chance to take a dip with truly incredible views. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk, including difficulty and trail conditions.
