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Unique Hotels in Australia Sometimes you just want to get away on an adventure, and, let’s face it, the average, cookie-cutter chain hotels don’t always cut it. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, check out these unique hotels in Australia- from bustling cities to remote outback spots, you can find incredibly unique … Read more
Sydney ocean swimming. Sharks. Deep open water. Riptides. At first glance, it might sound like the start of a bad horror movie. However, open water ocean swimming is really popular in Sydney, and ocean races are huge events here. I’ve always loved swimming and used to swim competitively, so the idea of entering an ocean … Read more
Sydney is world-renowned for its gorgeous summers- days at the beach, barbeques, surfing, and suntans. Not to ruin the illusion if you’re moving to Sydney or visiting, but it does actually get cold here. Yes, some people do swim year round, but if you’re not that brave (I am certainly a fair weather swimmer), there … Read more
Sydney to Byron Bay road trip Take two American girls, one 19-year-old Saab convertible, add a few too many bags of kettle chips, plus the Christmas holidays and what do you get? A spontaneous Sydney to Byron Bay road trip, of course. This popular beach town is well-loved by locals and backpackers for its surf … Read more
Things to Do in Melbourne While at the Australian Open There are only several weeks more to go before the next Australian Open. Have you already booked your tickets to the see the games, January 14 to 27th? If so, now is a great time to plan your trip. Here’s a short list of things … Read more
Vaucluse House, Sydney Vaucluse House is one of those places I had been meaning to visit for ages, but just hadn’t gotten around to it. Sort of like washing the car or getting a haircut, there are things I know I want to do, but the year gets away from me, and next thing I … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage treasure, the Great Barrier Reef, may be the best known natural wonder in Queensland, if not Australia. It draws huge numbers of guests per year, with a significant percentage of the 24 million visitors that visit the state each year spending time at the reef. But Queensland, in Australia’s north-east, is home to some fabulous … Read more
10 Reasons to Take the Kids to Cairns Editor’s note: I am glad to present the latest guest post for The Accidental Australian, thanks to Bryony of Coasting Austalia. It’s full of great tips on visiting Cairns with kids- do check out her site for more tips on Far North Queensland and family travel! … … Read more