Yarra Valley Wine Country 2 Day Driving Itinerary
The Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s premier wine and produce regions. In fact, it is Victoria’s oldest wine region, dating back to 1838. Located 25 km North East of Melbourne or about 33km by road, it will take about 40 minutes to reach the Valley’s doorstep if you...
Glenrowan | What to see and do in Glenrowan | Ned Kelly Country
Glenrowan is a small town 236 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. It is a popular rest point for those doing a Road Trip along the Hume Freeway and is best known for being the site of the final siege and capture of the Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang in...
Phillip Island – What to See and Do on Phillip Island
The bridge from mainland Victoria to Phillip Island Phillip Island is a popular destination in Victoria not only for visiting tourists but many Australians who take weekends away or longer holidays there. And they all come to spend time on the beaches, get up close...
Melbourne | What to see and do
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria and is well known for its sporting events, street art and cafe culture. It is well worth a few days’ visit – even longer. Brief history of Melbourne Port Phillip Bay was discovered in 1802. It is shaped like a pear...
Road Trip | The Hume Highway | Sydney to Melbourne
A brief history of the Hume Highway In 1824 the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Thomas Brisbane, commissioned Hamilton Hume and William Hovell to lead an expedition to discover new grazing land and to resolve the mystery of where New South Wales’ western rivers...About Me
Hi. I’m Sharyn and welcome to my blog on living, working and playing in Australia. I’ve been travelling all my life thanks to my dad who worked for an Australian airline. I’ve travelled with my family, as a single person, in a couple, with friends and now with my own family. My travels in Australia have inspired this website and my travel guide Live Work and Play in Australia. Read More.
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