With so much diversity squeezed into such a small area, Tasmania lends itself very well to campervan travel. Whether cruising through the beaches of the east coast or at the foot of Cradle Mountain, you’re in for a visual treat any day of the year. The comfort of a campervan allows you to explore as much of the island as you want, taking your time at every scenic turn. It’s an option you don’t always have when you’re on your own at peak season, scrambling for limited slots at hotels and organized tours.

Campervan hire in Tasmania is particularly useful for those who want to go up the highlands, where the best lake and mountain systems thrive. The problem with these sites isn’t so much the access as it is the energy: after a four-hour bus ride, you’re never really rested enough for a day’s hike. Going by campervan is much more comfortable—you can go at your own pace, choose your own stops, and reach the site in great form.

If you’re into outdoor activity and adventure travel, Tasmania campervan hire is probably the best way to get around. When you’re not tied down by bus or train schedules, you can pack up and go any time: come to the beaches early to avoid the midday surfing crowd, or late in the afternoon to catch the sunset. Campervans are also great if you need to bring your own gear—canoes and kayaks, surfboards and diving suits—which can be a drag to check in and claim when you take the bus.

Another unique advantage to traveling by campervan is that you can take less-traveled roads and see parts of the island that don’t make it to the travel books: quaint roadside cafes, unexplored beaches, little creeks and gardens just hiding behind the thoroughfare. These are particularly abundant in southwest Tasmania, where there’s decidedly less tourist activity. Hiring a campervan in Tasmania gives you free rein on where you want to go and how long you want to stay, all without giving up your creature comforts.

Most of Tasmania’s attractions are campervan-friendly; you can safely drive along the mountainsides and stop to admire the scenery, or follow coastal roads for endless views of the water. Or if you’re up for it, park your campervan at one of the national parks and explore on foot. You’ll find everything from rock formations, streams, and waterfalls to forest paths teeming with endemic flora and fauna. And the best part is that at the end of the day, you have the comfort of a campervan to come home to, where you can gear up for yet another day on the island.

Cradle Mountain stands on the banks of Lake St. Clair, Australia’s deepest lake. Together, they form the center of a World Heritage national park at the heart of the island, easily Tasmania’s most popular attraction. The park itself spreads over 1,200 square kilometers and includes the three other peaks that make up Cradle Mountain system: Smithies Peak, Weindorfers Tower, and Little Horn.

The best way to explore Cradle Mountain is to follow the Overland Track. The 80-km trail, which takes just under a week to complete, will take you up the slopes of Cradle Mountain, up and down smaller peaks, and to the edge of the lake, all the while treating you views you won’t soon forget. There are of course other tracks around the mountain, some much easier and others downright dangerous. The loop walk around nearby Dove Lake takes under half a day and is a great way to admire the scenery as well, including Mount Ossa, the island’s highest peak.

Accommodation around Cradle Mountain is largely provided by inns, lodges, and camping grounds. The Cynthia Bay and Cradle Valley areas have some of the best selections. Within the park, the most popular is probably the Cradle Mountain Lodge. Overnight huts can also be found in parts of the Overland Track, although slots may be limited in the warmer seasons.

Visitors get to Cradle Mountain by car or bus. Buses take off from Devonport and Launceston, two of the closest major cities. If you’re driving, you’ll want to take A1 (Bass Highway) to Don, follow B19 to Forth, and follow C132, which will take you to the Cradle Mountain exit. Total driving time is about four hours.

Climbers visit Cradle Mountain practically year-round, although the best time to go is from December to March when everything’s in full bloom. Winters can be cold and wet, owing to the mountain’s height (over 1,500 meters above sea level). From June to August, temperatures will average 12°C on the island and can drop below zero around the lake, so make sure to dress appropriately.

Sydney is home to some of the most unique architecture and design in all Australia and the world. On the list of interesting and breathtaking structures in the city must be included Sydney Harbour Bridge. This, along with Sydney Harbour, need to be included on your list of attractions. The fact is that the Sydney Harbour Bridge is nothing short of a masterpiece when it comes to design and engineering. And there are many activities that you can enjoy at Sydney Harbour during your holiday.

There are plenty of accommodation choices that are ideally suited if you want to include Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge as attractions to be seen on your holiday. This includes a wide range of different types of accommodation options – including top notch hotels as well as affordable properties.

Historically, the bridge has garnered the nickname of “The Coathanger” because of its interesting and rather unusual design. Indeed, it does resemble a typical coat hanger in many ways. Up until 1967, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was the tallest structure in the city. Presently, the Sydney Harbour Bridge remains the world’s widest long-span bridge in existence. It is also the tallest steel arch bridge as well. Moreover, it remains the fourth longest bridge of its type on the planet as well. Indeed, when on a Sydney holiday, many people truly enjoy the time they spend at Sydney Harbour and at the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge has a long history and a storied presence in the city as well. The bridge was formally dedicated in 1932. Oddly, on the day the bridge was dedicated, and just before the invited officials inaugurated the mammoth structure, a man judged to be perhaps rather off balanced charged forward himself – on a horse and with a sword. He cut the ribbon, allegedly in the name of King George V, the ruling British monarch of the day. (He was arrested, ultimately judged sane, and fined five pounds sterling.)

When it comes to visitors to the Harbour Bridge, the walk itself is splendid. There is also a marvelous observation deck where a visitor to the bridge can take in what can only be described as breathtaking views of both the harbor and the city. Again, if you will be taking a holiday, you must consider a walk and a visit to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

By: Remy Nara

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If you want the rush without spending time training, the best choice is tandem skydiving as all it requires is a simple 5 minute safety demonstration explaining where to put your arms when you leave the plane and how to hold out your legs for a comfortable landing.  Then you meet your skydiving instructor and away you go! You are strapped into a harness and connected to front of your experienced skydiving instructor who will tell you what to do and when. The instructor pulls the shoot, looks after steering the parachute and is control of the landing, so you can just relax and enjoy the whole experience.

If you think you might like to try pulling your own shoot and landing yourself it is fantastic fun but you will need to do the training.  After the required training you will usually have 2 instructors who will jump with you on your first jump.

Skydiving Sydney gives you a couple of choices for your jumping location.  If you would like to jump over farmland you can choose to skydive tandem or on your own. If you would like to jump over the beach though, you can do this in Wollongong.  To jump from the plane over the beach has to be a tandem jump for this area.  The coastline looks amazing as you leave the plane and plummet towards the ground and you might even get to float through a cloud once your parachute opens like I did!

Skydiving Brisbane can be done tandem on the coast and this gives beautiful views of Morton Bay and the Glass House Mountains as you float down to the landing zone.

Skydiving is a something that many people set as a goal to do once in their lives and you never know, you might just fall in love with this adventure sport and find a new hobby or career!