Botany Bay is the forgotten cousin of the world famous Sydney Harbour. Anyone who has flown into the city will have seen Botany Bay as the airport runway sticks out into the middle of it! That is the last that most see of this area until they leave again. But, this part of the city … Read more
We have done the drive between Sydney and Melbourne many times over the years. Mostly due to my 18 month stay in Melbourne when Anh and I did the long distance thing. It would not be unusual for us to drive from either city and meet halfway, or just doing the back and forth whenever … Read more
On the south coast of Victoria is one of the most epic views on offer in all of Australia. The Twelve Apostles is a series of limestone rock formations that have been carved by the rough seas of the Southern Ocean over thousands of years. These formations are massive and sit where solid land once … Read more
On a skinny stretch of land on the fringe of the southern headlands at the gates of Sydney Harbor is Watsons Bay. Look in one direction and the view showcases Sydney’s CBD skyline, look in the other and you will be greeted by the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean. With such impressive water views … Read more
Sydney Harbour is one of the most prized water views on the planet. Any hotel room with even a glimpse of water will cost you upwards of $300-400 a night! AirBNB has some good alternatives, but typically command a similar premium for the view. We have managed to find a great value option with spectacular … Read more
This is not the most practical activity to do on your travels, but if you want a keepsake that you are truly invested in then give Cork & Canvas a shot. It’s a fun night out that is a little different if you are not the artsy type. It was a big step out of … Read more
What remains of HM Pentridge Prison is just a shadow of its former self. The 170 year old jail has slowly been gentrified and turned into housing and commercial buildings. The skeleton of the prison walls are mostly still intact and are woven into these new developments in a way that merges nostalgia and modernity. … Read more