Australia Archives - Finding the Universe

Alien Landscapes in Australia

A guide to some alien landscapes in Australia, including popular filming locations for sci-fi movies, and out of the way locations in the Australian outback Read More...

The Best Road Trips in the World

Looking to take a road trip? This post lists some of the world's best road trips, including Route 66, Iceland's Ring Road, Scotland's North Coast 500.. and more! Read More...

Four spectacular road trips you need to do

Four road trips around the world that should be added to your travel bucket list! Read More...

What corn syrup has to do with a car crash

Travel Pinspiration: Western Australia

The pictures they don't want you to see

That time I nearly died in the Outback

That time I nearly died in the Outback Read More...

Visiting Purnululu National Park in Australia (the Bungle Bungles)

Photo tour of Purnululu National Park in Western Australia including the domes, cathedral gorge and Echidnae Chasm. Also information on how to get there, where to stay, and when to go! Read More...

A Six Week Australia Itinerary From Sydney

A detailed six week itinerary for a road trip through Australia taking in beaches, outback, rainforest and mountains Read More...

Planning a trip to Australia - things to consider

Everything you need to know for planning a trip to Australia Read More...

Visiting Kings Canyon in Australia

In photos: Kalbarri coastline and national park

Three stupendously awesome burgers

Visiting Wolfe Creek Meteor Crater

Photos from a trip to Wolfe Creek Meteor Crater in Australia Read More...

Hiking Cape Raoul, Tasmania

Four Essential Activities in Wilsons Prom, Victoria Read More...

Four Essential Activities in Wilsons Prom, Victoria

Highlights of a trip to Wilsons Prom, including a climb up Mount Oberon, the outdoor cinema, the beautiful Normans Beach, noisy Squeaky Beach and the Tidal River Campground Read More...

Visiting Australia’s Gold Coast on a budget

Encountering racism on the road

What do you do when encountering a world view that jars badly with your own when travelling? In this case - racism in Australia. Read More...

5 Highlights of Kakadu

Highlights of a trip to Kakadu National Park in Australia's Northern Territory Read More...

Why you should travel with the WHV

Information about working and travelling with the Working Holiday Visa scheme from a traveller who has been there and done that! Read More...

Kiwis, Poms and other naming mysteries

A Journey Through Australia's Red Centre

Highlights of a trip through Australia's red centre including Uluru, Kings Canyon, the Devil's Marbles, Coober Pedy and Mataranka Read More...

How much does it cost to travel in Australia?

Full breakdown of the cost of travelling in Australia for a year, including transport, accommodation, ideas for saving money, and practicalities such as insurance. Read More...

Offroad in Oz: The Gibb River Road

A travellers highlights and tips for driving the Gibb River road, one of Australia's most incredible outback road trips. Includes the Kalumburu route, Mitchell Falls, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, as well as advice on food, accommodation and preparation. Read More...

4 More Highlights of Western Australia - Blowholes and pinnacles

Highlights of Western Australia

Highlights of Western Australia including the bungle bungles, giant trees, stunning rock formations and more Read More...

Close encounters of the camping kind

Tips and Advice for Visiting Fraser Island

Visiting Fraser Island in Australia, including what to see, when to go and how to get around Read More...

Going offroad – things to know

Everything you need to know about planning an offroad adventure from gear to planning the actual driving. Read More...

Four amazing outback Australia film sets

Films set in the Austalian outback, including Pitch Black, Crocodile Dundee and Mad Max 2. Read More...

Visiting The Lost Cities of Limmen National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Highlights and travel advice for Limmen National Park, including the lost cities, Lorella Springs, Butterfly Springs, and Bitter Springs at Mataranka Read More...

Visiting Gregory National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Exploring Gregory National Park in Australia's Northern Territory. Trip planning and preparation, as well as route tips for this offroad adventure! Read More...