by Sharyn McCullum | Jul 29, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Victoria
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...
by Sharyn McCullum | Jun 24, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Victoria
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...
by Sharyn McCullum | Apr 29, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Melbourne, Victoria
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. A Brief History of Melbourne Port Phillip Bay was discovered in 1802. It is...
by Sharyn McCullum | Apr 22, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, New South Wales, Road Trips, Travel Australia, Victoria
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...
by Sharyn McCullum | Mar 25, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Victoria, Work Australia
When you think Australia you think of beautiful beaches, barbecues, local flora and fauna and the never-ending outback. Now add great Australian ski resorts to the equation – yes ski resorts. The mountains may be small compared to overseas and the season only a...
by Sharyn McCullum | Mar 25, 2019 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Road Trips, Victoria
The Great Ocean Road is one of the best known stretches of road in Australia. It is 243 km (151 miles) long and winds along some of the most rugged and picturesque coastline of Victoria. Starting at Torquay you pass through some great beach-side towns and see some of...