No matter what time of the year you want to travel, Australia’s mild climate and diverse range of experiences makes it the perfect destination for all seasons.

On the eve of commencing my Tassie trip, the only questions on my mind were: Is group travel worth it? What could a tour guide and a bunch of random travellers possibly show me that I couldn’t otherwise find myself?

Heading Outback might seem an easy, “she’ll be right” sort of affair, but logistically it may not be as easy as you think.

Eat, drink and stroll your way around the world’s most liveable city.

Apart from incredible beaches, killer coffee, world-class pubs and an enviable climate, one of Australia’s biggest drawcards is the collection of native animals that call the island continent home. 

Then there’s a place in a class of its own: Kangaroo Island.

So, you’re heading Down Under and are thinking of including a trip to Perth in your travels – good choice!

I have the honour of saying that the world’s biggest monolith is the view from my backyard.

Australia is so diverse, with scorching deserts to tropical rainforests, snowy mountains to beautiful lakes and untouched beaches to remote hills and farmland.

“This wasn’t the first time we had travelled together, but travelling in Australia was a completely different experience to what we were used to.”

Unmissable cheeses you should eat on your next Tassie adventure.

Here are five weird native animals you may spot if you head into the great outdoors on an Aussie adventure.

To the local Anangu people, climbing Uluru is a desecration of one of Australia’s most sacred sites.