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Is 2026 a “Chardonnay year” for Victoria? The short answer is – it’s looking very promising, but not a universal winner in every region yet. High-quality Australian Chardonnay from some of Victoria’s cooler areas, like the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, is to be expected thanks to a perfect mix of balanced ripening and steady […]

Who will enjoy the Grampians most — and who won’t? It all comes down to one simple fact: the Grampians is a place that rewards effort, and will give you a reality check if you’re expecting a hassle-free trip. If you’re the type of person who enjoys rugged landscapes, mornings starting before the sun, and

Can you still land at the Apostles, or is it just a flyover? Short answer: forget landing right at the Twelve Apostles – it’s a flyover zone the whole way along the Great Ocean Road. But yes, you can land nearby at Port Campbell and Apollo Bay, then transfer in by road. And that’s exactly

Uluru 2026 event calendar: festivals, marathons, and light shows is less about what’s happening and more about when you show up. If you’re planning a trip to the Red Centre in 2026, here’s the straight answer: aim for the dry season (May to July), align your dates with a major event, and you’ll get far

Are There Dangerous Sharks (Tigers/Whites) Around During The Whale Shark Swim? Yes, you’ll find tiger sharks and the odd Great White Shark lurking in the waters around Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. But don’t let that put you off – whale shark tours are well managed, closely monitored, and actually considered pretty safe if you

Coral Bay – that’s the place for you if you want to see exactly what you’re getting into. Coral Bay is one of those places that looks all laid back and simple on the surface, but once you finally get there after a long stretch of highway, you’ll realise there’s a whole lot more going

Monkey Mia Resort is often touted as a dreamy postcard that’s just too good to be true, but the truth is, it’s often far more useful for anyone planning a proper WA road trip. I’m Paul Beames, and I’ve spent enough WA track time to have my tyres crying out for mercy – Ive been

Billabong Roadhouse: it’s not the kind of place you mark on a map with a little heart, but by gum, it’s the place you’ll thank your lucky stars for when your fuel gauge starts to wobble, and your spirits begin to sag. I’m Paul Beames, and way back when I first made the haul from

Monkey Mia Conservation Park finds itself smack in the middle of Shark Bay, an incredible spot that’s been shaped over the years by shallow waters, howling winds, the saltwater landscape of the traditional lands known as saltwater Country, and a pretty fascinating history that stretches all the way back to the Malay pearlers and up

The title “Murchison River” sets the scene perfectly; the body of this Western Australian water has been a staple of countless road trips I’ve led up and down the Coral Coast over the years. Im Paul Beames and the Murchison is one of those rivers that looks deceptively calm from a lookout but has got