Australia: Off-the-Beaten Path
Here's our list of traveler recommendations in Australia tagged as 'Off-the-Beaten Path' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local travel recommendations.
Melbourne Hot Air Balloon Rides
If you're not a morning person, the thought of getting up at 3:45am to jump into a wicker basket and take off into the air might be the stuff of nightmares. But if you steel yourself for the early ... Continue Reading »
Australian Outback Tours
The Australian Outback – it's one of those mystical, legendary places, heavy with folklore and otherworldly sights. The most famous of them all would have to be Ayers Rock (Uluru). It is truly ... Continue Reading »
Hidden tourist Gem! Pet a dolphin!
Coffs Harbour not only has the BIG BANANA! but it also has a small sea animals wildlife park in the middle of the city. We only found this place because we like to explore (get lost on the roads ... Continue Reading »
Hit the Road: The Great Ocean Road
If you are looking to get out of the city and breathe some sea air into your lungs, you can’t go wrong with a trip down the Great Ocean Road. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from ... Continue Reading »
Top 10 Crazy Adventure Sports in Australia
Even the sky isn’t the limit when it comes to adrenaline pumping activities in Australia . All over the country you can throw yourself out of planes, fall off of cliffs, and be tossed around by ... Continue Reading »
Top Attractions on Tasmania’s East Coast
Tasmania’s stunning east coast is one of Australia’s best coastal drives. Following the main highway from Triabunna in the south to Binalong Bay in the north, you’ll drive past cool climate ... Continue Reading »
15 Ways to Enjoy Sydney in the Fall
Fall is a great time to visit Sydney . The extreme heat of summer is gone but the days are still sunny and warm enough for light clothes or a day at the beach. And the soft light of the cool, ... Continue Reading »
5-Day Sydney to Byron Bay Surfing Adventure
This is a fun way to travel between Sydney and Byron Bay and see some of the unspoiled beaches. Learning how to surf seems easy for some and a bit harder for others (like me). In the remote Yuraygir ... Continue Reading »
Breweries and Brewery Tours in Melbourne
Melbourne has so much to offer visitors that one may never tire of visiting this beautiful place! So if you feel like you’ve seen it all, then these unique tours and activities may be just ... Continue Reading »
Cairns Adventures to the Daintree Rainforests
Australia’s Tropical North is home to one of the natural wonders of the world – the Great Barrier Reef – but a trip to Cairns offers a multitude of adventure that doesn’t all involve donning ... Continue Reading »
Cairns Outback: Explore the Depths of the Chillagoe Caves
Danger, adventure, and raw beauty abound in the great Down Under and naturally, no visit is complete without experiencing first hand one of the greatest wonders of the world – the Great Barrier ... Continue Reading »
Central Sydney Highlights: From Top Attractions to Hidden Gems
It’s hard to miss Sydney’s biggest attractions – just head to the harbour and there they are! But once you’ve seen the Opera House , Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge , what’s ... Continue Reading »
Cockatoo Island - day trip or camping in Sydney Harbour!
Cockatoo Island is a Heritage Listed island in Sydney's western harbour. You can get there easily by ferry and once on the island there's a lot to explore. The island has been used for shipbuilding ... Continue Reading »
Kakadu National Park
I spent a week here last year and still can't get it out of my mind. Besides the heat (it's HOT) and the distances (it's Australia, everything is far away!) you will love seeing the birds and other ... Continue Reading »
Lights, Music and Ideas at Vivid Sydney
Sydney’s Vivid Festival will once again flood the city with a multicolored canvas of light, music and ideas in late May 2012. Ranked one of the Top Ten global ideas festivals by the UK’s ... Continue Reading »
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- Bazaar
- Bridge
- Casino
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- Holiday Activity
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- People Watching
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- Pop Culture
- Reef
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- Ski & Snow
- Stadium
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- Theme Park
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- Winery
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- Desert
- Film & Cinema
- Good for Families
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Good Views / Viewpoint
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- Market
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- National Park
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- Popular with Locals
- Religious Experience
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- Ruin - Modern
- Scuba Diving
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- Surcharges: Processing Fee
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