We recently made one of our favourite telephone calls ever! Kirsty Maddern from Wales was lucky enough to scoop first prize in one of our most popular Like It & Land It prizes on Facebook.
The prize included two return tickets to Australia’s only island state, Tasmania, and a heap of extraordinary extras.
First off, we threw in some car hire for Kirsty and her lucky travelling partner to explore the wild beauty that Tassie is famous for, but best of all, we hooked her up with the chance to see one of the state’s most pioneering events.
The Swisse Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge was a premium, five day, multi-discipline event taking in over 350km of terrain across some of Tasmania’s most stunning scenic locations. Competitors tore across the state by mountain bike, kayak and foot on challenging daily courses.
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We’re continuing our Aussie road trip today, as we journey to the far south, and Australia’s only island state: Tasmania.
Famous for its little critters, and revered for its untapped wilderness and gourmet offerings, Tasmania has long attracted travellers to its rich green valleys and energetic coastlines. In my opinion, Tasmania offers the best of the best.
Its brilliant white beaches remain pleasantly devoid of crowds; its easily accessible hiking trails never fail to stir the emotions; its cities and towns are overtly friendly and welcoming, and its mosaic of incredible history, arts, and food make for untold adventures.
So settle into your seat, and buckle up, as we roll this road trip through the magical island state of Tasmania.
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Everyone knows that wherever you go in the world, islands are where the cool kids hang out. Australia’s only island state, Tasmania, is no exception.
A verdant blend of powerful mountains, mulched walking trails, dense forests, enigmatic coastlines and scurrying wildlife, Tasmania is a wonderland of adventures.
And we’re bringing you the opportunity to travel there, to take up a position as a crew member of the famous Bruny Island Cruise team. If you’ve always fancied a life at sea, then this job is for you!
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Our Aussie road trip rolls on, over the border from Western Australia and into the country’s most enigmatic region, the Northern Territory.
Often described as “real Australia”, the Territory provides travellers with some of the the nation’s most iconic sights, many of which we’ll pass by on this episode of our great Australia road trip.
Canoe the Katherine Gorge in Australia's Northern Territory
Whatever season you visit NT, you’re sure to be face to face with some raw adventure. The deep red deserts of the Outback fall away to the lush Top End; a carpet of wetlands that breathe life into the national parks of Kakadu and Litchfield, and beyond the border to the truly amazing landscapes and aboriginal cultures of Arnhem Land.
Follow the Stuart Highway south, via the mysterious Devil’s Marbles and character-filled stations, before arriving in Alice Springs, and looping west, to the undeniable allure of the Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park.
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The Northern Territory in Australia, is one of the world’s most fascinating environments. A combination of brave Outback environments, diverse wetlands, and some of Australia’s richest history and culture, put simply: the Territory is made for exploring.
Imagine the Outback was your office…
Walls made up of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the bold formations of Kata Tjuta; that unmistakable rust-red carpet; and a ceiling peppered with bright white stars.
Imagine you won a job, working in the Outback… (see where we’re going with this?)
As part of our ‘Live like an Aussie’ promotion, we’re offering you the chance to win one of seven dream jobs, including one in the Outback of the Northern Territory, where you’ll join the team of the award-winning “Sounds of Silence” dining experience, which amazes guests from around the world each night as they enjoy a meal beneath the huge, mystical skies of the Outback.
Coming up, I’ll explain a little more about this unique opportunity, as well as providing some more information about taking your own working holiday in Australia’s Northern Territory.
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