Backpacking essentials means a restraint when it comes to clothes, and that’s not always an easy task. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the rules that apply at home also apply on the road, and this inevitably means we end up packing way more clothes than we need.ย When it comes […]
Category Archives: Travel Australia
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Nov
Nov
If you’re after a slice of island life, you’ve come to the right place. The islands around Australia number a mind blowing 8,222 and are as diverse as the country itself, from tropical palm tree fringed specks of land to chilly wind swept, rocky outcrops where the only residents are of the feathered and beaked […]
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Aug
Aug
For anyone going to the land down under for the first time, the experience can be both exciting and overwhelming. Going to a new country like Australia which has conditions that are different than most countries can leave travellers confused. For example, did you know that summer in Australia is actually in December, which means […]
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May
May
A new documentary has been released which shines a light on the degradation and decline of the Great Barrier Reef. Murder on the Reef is an important reminder of the on going battle to save the reef from the catastrophic impact of large-scale development, coastal sediment dredging and poor governance. Interviewing top scientists from the […]
East Coast Australia, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, Travel Australia, Uncategorized
Be Social and Talk Environment at a โGreen Drinksโ Event in Noosa
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May
May
Looking for a way to meet like minded people with a passion for the environment and sustainability around Noosa? Then the next Green Drinks event is where you want to be. This unique, global movement started in London way back in 1989 and has seen its popularity grow at an astonishing rate to where it […]
East Coast Australia, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, Travel Australia
A Serene Adventure โ Kayaking the Noosa Everglades
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Apr
Apr
Nothing beats the serenity of captaining your very own kayak and floating through pristine wilderness, and the Noosa Everglades are the place to do both. This watery paradise is one of only two everglades environments on earth and its rarity makes it even more special. The everglades have been given the nickname of โthe river […]
East Coast Australia, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, Travel Australia
Whale Watching with Pacific Whale Foundation
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Jan
Jan
Whale Watching with Pacific Whale Foundation Us Drop Bears LOVE whale season and recently a couple of us were lucky enough to visit the Pacific Whale Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in Hervey Bay for an awesome afternoon of whale watching. With the season in full swing, it was a great opportunity for us […]
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Dec
Dec
5 Must Do Eco Tours in Queensland Australia In this day and age, the only thing as appealing as cost effective tours is consumer-conscious tours. Though itโs easy to invest in the idea of making โgreenโ choices, how do we know that the services weโre investing in are actually making efforts to reduce their impact […]
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Dec
Dec
6 Top Tips for backpacking Australia in 2018 It is a well known fact that Australia is unlike anywhere else in the world; with the intense climate, dangerous wildlife, and the crazy people that choose to live in such a place. But once you go to Australia youโll really understand why people never want to […]
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Nov
Nov
Becoming an eco-conscious traveller doesnโt have to be difficult. In fact an increasing number of people are becoming more aware and active in looking after our planet to ensure itโs beauty remains for us to enjoy. Here on our Drop Bear Adventures Tours on Fraser Island we have extensively practiced and advocated being eco-friendly.ย With this […]
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