by Sarah Gallo | Jul 5, 2016 | Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews
Airlie Beach: the heart of the reef. I’m sure that most of us have heard of, or seen a photo of, Australia’s “Heart Reef.” I had no idea where it was though, nor how to access it. After a slew of scenic flights in New Zealand, I had thought to research scenic flights...
by Sarah Gallo | Jun 30, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Reviews
Located a 30 minute walk (or quick bus) from the main shopping area, Kipara Rainforest Retreat is the perfect peaceful getaway. In my own private room, I awoke to the sounds of birds chirping and realized that I’d chosen to stay at the right place in Airlie Beach....
by Sarah Gallo | Jun 27, 2016 | Australia, Australia/New Zealand
When people think of Australia, quite a few people first think of the Great Barrier Reef. When I was a kid, I knew nothing of the big cities or Uluru, I knew only of the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. I never thought I’d actually make it there myself. Many people...
by Sarah Gallo | Jun 13, 2016 | Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews
We began our second day with Australian Sunset Safaris by checking out the Yidney Dripping Rocks. These rocks give you a peak into the underground water systems beneath the island. After this quick pitstop, we headed to Eli Creek, which was absolutely stunning. This...
by Sarah Gallo | Jun 10, 2016 | Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews
Despite being so close to land, Fraser Island is considered a remote island and can only be accessed with a 4WD car. In fact, the beach itself is classified as a road; general road rules apply, with the speed limits reaching up to 80 kph. We were picked up in front of...
by Sarah Gallo | Jun 8, 2016 | Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews
Moreton Island: the land of snorkeling, shipwrecks, and sand dunes. On recommendation from a friend, I joined Australian Sunset Safaris’ Moreton Island Day Trip. While possible to do on your own, it does require a bit of planning on your part (as a tourist) because a...