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2024 Australia – October – Rathdowney and Border Ranges National Park

Rathdowney and the Border Ranges: Where Mountains, Rainforests and Country Life Meet

Tucked into the scenic foothills of Queensland’s Scenic Rim, the small rural town of Rathdowney offers travellers a gateway to some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Australia. Just two hours southwest of Brisbane, this quiet patch of country is the doorstep to the Border Ranges National Park — a UNESCO-listed wonderland of ancient Gondwana rainforest, volcanic escarpments, and mist-shrouded valleys that stretch across the Queensland–New South Wales border.

Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, exploring ancient forests, or enjoying the slower rhythms of country life, Rathdowney and the Border Ranges region deliver both grandeur and intimacy — a rare combination in modern travel.

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2024 Australia – October – South Port

Southport: Gateway to the Gold Coast’s Past and Present

Tucked between the Nerang River and the shimmering skyline of the Gold Coast, Southport is a town that blends heritage charm with coastal vitality. Once the original centre of the Gold Coast, Southport has transformed from a 19th-century seaside retreat into a bustling hub of education, commerce, and leisure. Today, it remains the Gold Coast’s central business district (CBD) and one of its most culturally diverse and livable communities.

While it often plays second fiddle to nearby Surfers Paradise, Southport offers a more local, grounded experience — with parklands, marinas, universities, historic buildings, and easy access to beaches and waterways that define Queensland’s southeast coast.

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2024 Australia – October – Springbrook National Park

Springbrook National Park: Waterfalls, Wilderness, and Ancient Green Worlds

Nestled in the Gold Coast hinterland, Springbrook National Park is a landscape unlike any other in Queensland — a place where rainforest shrouds ancient volcanoes, waterfalls plunge into mossy gorges, and walking trails feel like time machines. Just an hour’s drive from the surf and skyline of the Gold Coast, Springbrook offers a total shift in atmosphere: cooler, quieter, wilder, and infinitely more primeval.

Part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, this mountain-top sanctuary is a refuge for ancient flora and fauna, and a paradise for walkers, photographers, nature lovers, and those seeking a deeper connection with the land.

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2024 Australia – October – Tamborine National Park

Tamborine National Park: Queensland’s Mountain Retreat in the Sky

Perched in the lush hinterland behind the Gold Coast, Tamborine National Park is a place where rainforest trails wind through volcanic rock, waterfalls cascade into fern-lined gullies, and mountaintop views open out across rolling green valleys. Just over an hour from Brisbane and less than 45 minutes from the Gold Coast, Tamborine offers a cooler, greener, and slower alternative to the bustling coastline below.

This is Queensland’s first declared national park — protected since 1908 — and it remains a favourite destination for nature lovers, foodies, and anyone seeking fresh mountain air and timeless landscapes.

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2024 Australia – October – Stanwell Park to Wollonggong

From Stanwell Park to Wollongong: A Coastal Journey Between Cliffs and Sea

Traveling from Stanwell Park to Wollongong is one of the most breathtaking coastal drives in New South Wales. Just over an hour south of Sydney, this route follows the dramatic curve of the Illawarra Escarpment, where forested cliffs meet the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, you’ll encounter panoramic lookouts, charming seaside villages, golden beaches, and a vibrant regional city with deep cultural roots.

This journey is far more than a connection between two places — it’s a sensory experience that invites you to slow down, explore, and appreciate the land where mountains tumble into the sea.

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2024 Australia – October – Sydney to Condobolin

Sydney to Condobolin: From City Streets to Country Heart

The journey from Sydney to Condobolin is a road trip through time, space, and landscape — from the glittering harbour and sandstone streets of Australia’s biggest city to the wide horizons, golden fields, and riverbank calm of inland New South Wales. Travelling westward across escarpments and plains, this trip offers a rich blend of heritage towns, Aboriginal culture, geological beauty, and the quiet rhythm of country life.

While Condobolin itself may not feature on every tourist map, the drive to get there — and the destination itself — captures the authentic spirit of regional Australia.

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2024 Australia – October – Nowra to Batemans Bay

Nowra to Batemans Bay: Rugged Coastlines, River Adventures, and Seaside Charms

Stretching between the Shoalhaven River at Nowra and the Clyde River at Batemans Bay, this beautiful section of the New South Wales South Coast is a treasure trove of national parks, white-sand beaches, historic villages, and marine adventures.

Here, lush bushland spills down to meet the sea, dolphins surf in sheltered bays, and rivers wind their way through landscapes steeped in ancient Aboriginal culture and European colonial history. Whether you’re chasing adventure, relaxation, or gourmet food, the journey from Nowra to Batemans Bay delivers unforgettable experiences.

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2024 Australia – Sydney – Newtown

Sydney and Newtown: Australia’s Iconic City and Its Creative Heart

Sydney, the vibrant capital of New South Wales, is known worldwide for its stunning harbor, iconic Opera House, golden beaches, and dynamic urban energy. Yet beyond the glittering waterfronts and bustling business districts, neighborhoods like Newtown reveal the city’s alternative, artistic soul.

Famous for its street art, live music, LGBTQIA+ pride, and indie culture, Newtown is where Sydney’s creativity thrives — a place where history, diversity, and modern life collide in colorful, unforgettable ways.

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