For our final hiking and camping experience on the South Island of New Zealand, we were looking at the options along the Queen Charlotte Track or the Nydia Track. In the end, we didn't do either - the Nydia Track is mostly inland and we were looking for a hike with views over the water. The Queen Charlotte Track we discarded as well because it was too much hassle to get to the track and we would have to spend money on a water taxi or transport by … [Read more...] about Archer Track and the Tennyson Inlet
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Favorite Camping Equipment
When we travel there are few things that make us happier than finding a new campsite in a beautiful environment. Waking up and having breakfast next to a lake, on top of a mountain or on a beach is a perfect start of the day. It took us a while to get our perfect camping gear together and here are our four favorite items: Foldable Pot - Sea to Summit One of the essentials when camping is the cooker and pot you prepare your meals with. We often … [Read more...] about Favorite Camping Equipment
Budget Travel Tips for Australia
Australia is the dream destination for a lot of travellers. Especially many young Europeans take the long flight to this country that couldn't be any more different from their homes. However, there is one problem with travelling ‘down under’. Living and travelling here is quite expensive. You spend a lot of money on tours, activities and beer (yes, alcohol here is ridiculously expensive but hey, you still want to have fun and go out). Here are … [Read more...] about Budget Travel Tips for Australia
Cheap Campsites along the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is probably one of the most popular road trips in Australia. The many cliffs along the way and rock formations are just breathtaking. Even though every dollar spent on this trip is worth it, you still want to travel as cheap as possible. Here are the cheap or free campsites we found on the way from Warrnambool to Torquay: Port Campbell Recreation Reserve We first planned to camp at the Princetown Nature Reserve but … [Read more...] about Cheap Campsites along the Great Ocean Road
Whale Watching Spots on the Coast of NSW
When planning a road trip down the Sapphire Coast, make sure to go between September and late November. At this time of the year, the humpback whales are migrating to the colder waters in the South and can be seen from a lot of places along the coast of New South Wales. Here are some of our favourite lookouts, from where we spotted whales. Narooma Lookout We had the first whales sightings on our trip to the lookout in Narooma. A lot of … [Read more...] about Whale Watching Spots on the Coast of NSW
Wilsons Promontory National Park
The Wilsons Promontory National Park or “The Prom” on the Southern tip of Victoria is a paradise for outdoor lovers. Just a 2.5-hour drive from Melbourne, the park has something to offer for everyone. Accommodation There are two campgrounds reachable by car in the park, which offer cabins and spaces to pitch your tent. The Stockyard is located just at the entrance of The Prom, the Tidal River deeper in the park. We were a bit shocked by the … [Read more...] about Wilsons Promontory National Park