Surfers Guide to the Great Ocean Road
Check out this surfers guide to the Great Ocean Road to find the best waves and beaches this stunning coastline has to offer. The Great Ocean Road stretches along Victoria’s coastline in the south east of Australia. It’s an iconic coastal drive that attracts people from all over the world. The highlights are many, including […]
Iconic Melbourne attractions: The Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), sometimes referred to as “The ‘G” by locals, is a sporting venue located in Yarra Park, Melbourne. The Melbourne Cricket Ground was built and is operated by the Melbourne Cricket Club. It is the second-biggest cricket venue in terms of capacity. The MCG is also the largest stadium in the […]
Iconic Melbourne Attractions: Hotel Windsor
The Hotel Windsor is a luxurious hotel located in Melbourne, Australia which first opened up its doors in 1884. The Hotel Windsor is notable for being Melbourne’s only surviving purpose built “grand” Victorian era hotel. The Windsor is located on Bourke Hill in the Parliament Precinct on Spring Street. It is a Melbourne landmark of […]
Top 5 photography destinations on the Great Ocean Road
These incredible beaches, rock formations and more are our pick of the best photography destinations on the Great Ocean Road. Get your cameras and smartphones ready – there is an amazing road trip waiting for you. Australia’s Great Ocean Road boasts some incredible sightseeing locations. We should know – we’ve been running tours there for […]
Where to stay on Phillip Island?
Check out our guide to where to stay on Phillip Island. So you can experience the best of the island – including the Little Penguins. Just a couple of hours drive from Melbourne is Phillip Island – home of the world-famous Penguin Parade. To make the most of your visit, why not stay a few […]
Who built the Great Ocean Road?
Who built the Great Ocean Road? It was a project that took many years to complete and employed thousands of returned servicemen. The fascinating history of the Great Ocean Road is waiting to be discovered. A day trip from Melbourne will therefore reveal many insights into this incredible coastline. It’s not only a day for […]
Iconic Melbourne Attractions: Arts Centre Melbourne
The Melbourne Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre including a complex of theatres and concert halls in the Melbourne Arts Precinct. It is located in the central Melbourne district of Southbank. Alongside it runs the Yarra River and on the other side, St Kilda Road, one of Melbourne’s main roads. The Arts Centre was […]
On Tour with Jess – Great Ocean Road
Find out what it’s really like to take a tour of the Great Ocean Road – the iconic coastal drive, just a day trip from Melbourne! Go West intern Jess recently took a tour to the Great Ocean Road and is ready to share all the details! We asked her all about her experience on the […]
Iconic Melbourne Attractions – St Paul’s Cathedral
The most iconic cathedral in Melbourne, Australia is St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in the central CBD district near Flinders Street Station.. St Paul’s Cathedral is an Anglican church. It serves as the diocese of Melbourne’s cathedral church. It is also the residence of the Archbishop of Melbourne, who is also the metropolitan archbishop of Victoria. […]
What are the stories of the Shipwreck Coast?
Discover the stories of the Shipwreck Coast – a wild stretch of coastline along Australia’s Great Ocean Road. Australia’s Shipwreck Coast is famous these days for its incredible rock formations. Heard of the 12 Apostles? Well there’s more to this area than just incredible views. This stretch of coastline has a dark history. It was an […]
