Australia Travel Blog

One of Australia's oldest wine regions, Clare Valley boasts heritage towns, trails, boutique wineries, museums, galleries and tops it off with magnificent scenery to boot. We're here to answer all your pressing questions in this Visitor guide to Clare Valley. 

The easiest way to reach Tasmania is by air, with direct flights to the state capital of Hobart from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Sydney and Auckland New Zealand. The northern city of Launceston has direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We wouldnt necessarily recommnend the Spirit of Tasmania cruise ship from Melbourne to Devonport, it takes 9-11 hours so the kids might not be thrilled by that prospect! 

Adelaide is a modest beauty but has so much more to offer than you'd expect. The city is famous for hosting international festivals and sporting events, with exquisite restaurants and cafes, and proximity to some incredible wine regions. Let us show you just how many awesome Adelaide activities there are!

While it sounds heavenly, sometimes the task of honeymoon planning (on top of wedding planning) can be stressful. Our experience and knowledge of Tasmania offers you a honeymoon that is fully customised to be everything that you have ever dreamed of and more - Read on to find out more...

Searching for your ideal South Australia escape? The Galapagos of Australia - Kangaroo Island - comes highly recommended! An oasis of dramatic geology, unparalleled marine life and rich bushland filled with an array of wildlife, plus chic accommodation options and some rather tasty local wine. Find out about highlights and frequently asked questions here.

The home of the famous Barossa Shiraz, Australia’s most unique varietal style; the valley is one of Australia’s oldest and most significant wine regions. If you’re interested in visiting this palatable region as part of your South Australian adventure, we are here to answer all your burning questions about the Barossa Valley!

Adelaide is a great base from which to explore South Australia. Thanks to its location, much of the state’s cultural and natural highlights can be explored as day trips from Adelaide. You can bronze yourself on the beach one day, visit the art galleries and museums in the city the next and taste local wine and produce the following day. And all that without ever having to change your accommodation! We’ve picked some of the best day trips from Adelaide for you, to help you make the best of your visit.

Imagine a place where you can explore mysterious rainforests, stroll around lakes that have been carved out by glaciers, and climb jagged mountain peaks with unbelievable views… all in one day? Cradle Mountain is that place.

The air may be crisp, but winter definitely doesn’t put a freeze on activities in Hobart! Celebrate the vibrant culture, rich history, outstanding natural beauty, first-class events and foodie attractions that shine in Tassie’s cooler climate. There are world-class museums and galleries that are ideal places to keep warm, embrace the natural beauty of snow-covered mountains, and feast on fabulous food, wine, and spirits.

The Flinders Ranges, a mountainous stretch of outback shaped by millions of years of geological activity, offers some of the most striking scenery found anywhere in the country. The mountain range is the largest in South Australia, rolling into the distance for hundreds of kilometres, and its location makes it one of the most accessible parts of the outback to explore. The vastly arid landscape coloured with dusty yellows and reds offers a fascinating combination of valleys, gorges and creeks, which in turn are home to an incredible array of wildlife. Read on for the answers to the most commonly asked questions posed to our First Light Travel team