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Taronga Zoo: Wild adventures await in Sydney
- Brad Wheal
- March 22, 2024
For as long as I can remember, an Australian Zoo has been a bucket list adventure for me. As a kid whenever we went away and stayed in a hotel, the only show my sister and I could agree on watching was Steve Irwin’s Croc Files. The second my travel agent called me to confirm […]
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Sydney Harbour Bridge: Climbing to the best views
- Brad Wheal
- February 26, 2023
Sydney is one of the few places that offers you the ability to actually climb up an icon known across the world. The experience has been voted their number one attraction and it isn’t hard to see why. Sometimes when booking an experience the time of day can make or break your enjoyment. With the […]
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Royal Botanical Gardens: A Tropical Paradise in Sydney
- Brad Wheal
- February 25, 2023
I had barely touched down in Sydney, but despite the exhaustion, I was determined to explore. For me, it had felt like my entire trip had been leading up to this moment. It’s impossible to think of Australia and not think about the iconic Opera House that sits on the harbour. I was determined to […]
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Skydive Australia: Ultimate views from above
- Brad Wheal
- February 19, 2023
Skydiving is a popular experience throughout Australia, and no doubt if you miss one opportunity they’ll be another just around the corner. I had my first chance to skydive in Airlie Beach. But my tour guide confused me and I thought we could only do one experience. So I chose to do scuba diving instead. […]
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