Australia Travel Blog

Dust off those walking boots and let’s hit the trails! The First Light Travel hiking enthusiasts have put together their ultimate top 10 recommended walks in and around the South Australian capital of Adelaide.

Head to Hobart for a craft whisky extravaganza! Tasmania can barely keep up with the demand for growing barley - and Hobart is the engine room of this boutique distillery boom.

Tasmania’s particular combination of climate and soils – together with a dash of history and happenstance – has helped transform the island state from the “breadbasket” of the colonial mainland to something like the “copper still” of Australia’s booming and burgeoning spirits trade.

Our top recommended 10-day plus itineraries of South Australia are set to inspire you to book off those vacation days and spend some serious downtime exploring Australia’s hidden gems.

South Australia is Australia condensed into one state. It’s almost as if someone set out to travel Australia, then took the best things about each state and built similar versions in South Australia.  Let us show you some of the awesome places in South Australia you need to see! 

Check out our top recommendations for 7 Day itineraries of South Australia to tempt you - inspiring your very own bespoke road trip.

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...