Eden, Australia, The Crown and Anchor

Yes, there is actually a place called Eden, and for the people of Australia there is no surprise that it is a coastal town on this fabulous continent. Located in the region k ...

Mudgee, New South Wales, More than just a Wine Region

Mudgee, 3 hours from Sydney and only 8000 people, but for all of that, this friendly country town has got it goin' on! Over 50 Cellar Doors (places to try wine), vineyards as far as the eye can see, rolling hills, and a couple o ...

Treking Australia, The Hume and Hovell Walking Track

Got your ticket to Oz in your hot little hands and looking for a really unique Aussie adventure? Wanting to experience some fair dinkum Aussie grass lands, mountains and national parks ...

Byron Bay! Learn to be an Artist!

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” Always wondered if you could be an artist? Travelling to Byron Bay? Here is your chance! Byron Bay Art Wor ...

Byron Bay Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit: Sept '06 to Jan '07

Each year from mid September through January the Thursday Plantation hosts the East Coast Sculpture Show. This year for the 11th year running…around 70 recent works are displayed in ...

A Sweet Stop on the Pacific Highway- Brisbane to Sydney

Doing the drive Sydney to Brisbane? There are several fun things worth seeing. One thing is Fredo Pies and ice creams. Home of the famous crocodile pies. Located in Frederickton NSW, they are on the west side of the Pacific ...

New England Region- Central North NSW

Glen Innes- disappointing- a decent mid size country town and the home of the Celtic Standing Stone Monument. Worth a stop but - drive the extra hour and stay in Tenterfield or Inver ...

Doctor's Nose Winery, Tenterfield, NSW

What a beautiful spot. Totally quiet and picturesque- this hill top winery in the New England country side of NSW is a definite must do if you are in the region. The property is a family legacy. Generations of the Reid fam ...

NSW- Yamba and Maclean

Byron Bay is great. But honestly- if you want a real Aussie north coast experience I would suggest the following. Start in Byron for a day or two for the crazy backpacker party scene. Byron is a party mecca without being to ...

Surfing the ColdStream! Yamba Fringe Festival

Surfing the ColdStream The best festival I think I have ever been to! The bad news- It is over for this year- but if you are looking to come to OZ next year in October- put ...

BlueBelle Cafe and Cottage Nursery, DeepWater, NSW 'Bring us a Shubbery!'

Adorable! Fresh Baked Goods! Locally made Art! Clean Toilets! All of the perfect reasons to take a Driver Reviver stop at the BlueBelle Café and Cottage Nursery in Deepwater, NSW. DeepWater is a tiny little village between ...

Armidale NSW- Women's Comedy Festival

Going to be near Armidale Friday October 27-29th? Ready for some laughs? Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club is hosting the Armidale Women’s Comedy Festival! www.womenscomedyaustralia.c ...

Hostels, Motels, and Hotels- General Info on Country NSW

Back in the states- I was a research junkie. I would have all possible hostels, hotels, and motels located and know their pricing structure and avialabilty. Australia does NOT lend itself to this kind of research. Most of the s ...

Snowy Mountains- Wildbrumby Schnapps

The Snowy Mountains are in the Southern part of New South Wales. They are the home of the highest peak in OZ, and are a region worth exploring during all season ...

Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms

The Newport Arms is a Northern Beaches institution. A massive rambling “Hotel” or huge pub/bistro. 'The Arms' also has accommodation and overlooks Pittwater Bay on the west side of the Northern Beaches Penninsula. An idea ...

Sydney- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!

A trip up the Northern Beaches is not complete without a trip to Avalon. Famous for the worlds slowest pedestrians- Avalon works on its own sense of time. Unconcerned and unhurried pedestrians wreak havoc with the local traffi ...

Sydney- Camping in the Northern Beaches

The Basin New South Wales has a very organized set of national parks that are complete with cooking, shower, and camping facilites. Among the parks I have visited, The Basin is a stand out. If you live in or around the Syd ...

Sydney- Beer, Laksa, and a Show!

The Old Fitroy (Pub/Theater) 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 http://www.oldfitzroy.com.au/trs/shopexd.asp?id=434 This place is a Culture Vulture Back ...

Southern Highlands NSW, Elephant Boy Cafe

Borwal (pronounced Barrel) NSW, in the Southern Highlands is a popular weekend get away for Sydnesiders looking for a bit of "country." Lush shops, country markets, and slick cafe's line the streets and surrounds just waiting ...

Backing the lake

Blacksmith's Beach House is hoping to add Lake Macquarie to the list of 'must stop' backpacker destinations. The new hostel sits in a renovated old home.

Trouble in paradise for backpackers who sell their cars by the wayside

Looking to sell your car on the road? Don't do it in Byron Bay. The plethora of people created eyesores has forced the government to ban the sales of automobiles outside of designated lots and areas. From