Grab your hiking shoes and head to the park! Park Vacations are the best way to experience nature, whether you are choosing to make a day or a week out of this inspiring experience. Kids will love to find little creatures and rocks as you hike along. To get a more relaxing experience, take a picnic lunch and a blanket and spend the day soaking in the sun. For a park experience like no other, head to a famous national park that is known for its unique geological features and be sure to bring a camera. ...read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Johnny CramerSydney
Brash and beautiful, Sydney sits nestled in the sandstone cliffs overlooking Sydney Harbor, basking in its role as a gateway for travelers, a mecca of culture and a playground for tourists and its five million residents alike. History abounds in Victori... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler PamelaPerth
The most isolated capital in the world, Perth is home to some of the greatest natural beauty in all of Australia. From the lush flower-topped Kings Park to the warm beaches of Rottnest Island, there are plenty of places for vacationers to relax and take... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Gary&CathyMelbourne
Melbourne is a popular international getaway, known for being a great location for backpacking and sightseeing travelers. There are various museums and convention centers around the city, as well as numerous international restaurants, Irish pubs, and tr... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Samba SamDarwin
One of the most relaxed, multicultural cities in the world, Darwin is a great destination for those traveling around Australia or Indonesia. The outback, beaches and gardens are all here, as well as an ethnically diverse night market, a waterfall-lined... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler The Newell PostUluru National Park (Ayers Rock)
This massive rock formation in the heart of Australia offers travelers a sight not found anyplace else in the world. The rock appears to change color at different times of the day, from brown to purple to red. The Aborigines believe that the rock holds... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Adro&SeanBrisbane
Brisbane is a beautiful subtropical city in Southeastern Australian and an excellent diversion for travelers down under. There are various parklands, botanical gardens, biking trails and rock climbing areas across the city, allowing for several vacation... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Bill BensonAlice Springs
For those travelers looking for the classic Australian outback, the town of Alice Springs certainly delivers. Desert and caravan parks scatter the landscape, while the massive Uluru rock formations changing color makes for a spectacular sight. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Gary&CathyCairns
Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, and for good reason. The Great Barrier Reef is only a few hours away, and the city is filled with lagoons, rainforests and coastlines. Many visitors have noted that the climate is simi... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler ScottAKarijini National Park
The second largest park in Western Australia, Karijini National Park is a nature lovers’ dream. From gorges and waterfalls to diverse animal species, and crystal clear rock pools, this park is spectacular to behold. Hiking, diving, and bird-watching are... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler rlrpaton
Launceston
This small Tasmanian city offers natural and man-made wonders every traveler can enjoy. A massive gorge with suspension bridges and lifts is one attraction, while city parks and vineyards offer more subdued settings. Inland, there are historic houses an... read more »
Top Five Park Trip Blogs
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Top Ten Adventures | May 22 07'
When I started this trip I was hesitant to post goals - I knew I had only one - Adventure. To have adventures wherever I went and whatever I did.&n... Continue reading »
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World on Fire - Sarah McLachlan | May 06 07'
5-11-07 Red Center, AustraliaAh, the Outback mate. Red desert, red rocks, red roos, red (sunburned) locals, red everything. It’s the ce... Continue reading »
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Keeeens (Cairns) and surrounding area | Nov 29 06'
"My ankles actually doubled in size with the swelling...... almost to the size of a normal adult male!"
Days 55 to 60 - CairnsCairns is not a place that anyone goes to because they want to see Cairns, but it is very conveniently placed for lots of oth... Continue reading »
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waterhole hopping in karijini national park | Oct 10 08'
"There is a town in WA called Wittenoom, but don't try to find it on your map beacause it won't be there"
the storm that tried to catch us in exmouth continued to loom on the horizon for the next 700ks of driving but i think it arrived in karijini bef... Continue reading »
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West Side! | Mar 31 07'
"our location of choice for this evening…. A car park"
Alright folks!So I arrived into Perth at about 11:30 pm after an eleven hour mission from cairns. I jumped into a taxi and headed for Joes house. I... Continue reading »
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Australia Travel Experiences
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Australia
The first true leg of our RTW trip began in Australia, as we landed in Darwin on 2 July.The first ten or so days we rented a 4x4 and drov... Continue reading »
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Put another shrimp on the barbie!
Gidday!We've been in Austalia for a few days and love it. The first two days we spent touring Sydney and the surrounding harbo... Continue reading »
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Australia - Sydney
We arrived in Australia with mixed feelings. Gutted that we were leaving Africa but excited about catching up with friends and having hom... Continue reading »
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North to the Australian Rainforest
Anna and Richard talked us into doing the most extraordinary thing! We took a bus to O'Reilly's, a resort i... Continue reading »
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Australia
Ever since the scorching heat of India (110 degrees to be exact, in case you forgot!) Morgan and I have been counting down the days&... Continue reading »
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