Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, the wild nature of Tasmania promises beautiful hikes with breathtaking scenery. From Freycinet National Park to Lake Saint Clair-Cradle Mountain, not to mention Liffey Falls, it is a feast for the eyes (if not for the feet).

Hiking in Tasmania or Into the Wild

This part of Australia is unique and distinguishes itself from the other part of Queensland and the rest of the country by its impressive rain forests, deserted beaches, and very diverse animal and plant life. You must have heard people talk about the "wet tropics" which is home 36% of the country's animal species.

Cape Tribulation and its surroundings

A road trip through Australia is the best way to discover this unique country and its unusual landscapes. From Perth to Esperance, let yourself be captivated by the beaches with their turquoise water, wind-sculpted rocks and forests of giant trees, not to mention the opportunity to taste the best wines of Australia in the region of Margaret River.

Road trip from Perth to Esperance

Take a car and abandon yourself to the feeling of freedom in the heart of the Kangaroo Island wilderness. On the road, you will encounter wallabies, kangaroos, koalas, sea lions or penguins. You will discover the unique rock formations, fabulous national parks and the beaches that are tucked away out of sight.

Kangaroo Island: a feeling of freedom on an island of outstanding natural beauty

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Victor Harbour lies about an hour from Adelaide by car. The most interesting thing to do here is visit the island reached via a wooden walkway. Once there you can go for a walk around it, which makes for a pleasant hike, and spend some time clambering around the rocks that run along the ocean's edge. If you're visiting at the right time of year and luck's on your side, you may get to see little penguins all over the island … they're just so cute! If you happen to make a stop at Adelaide <a href="/australia/">when you're in Australia</a> and feel like getting out of the city for a while when there, Victor Harbour is a good option to consider. But don't plan on spending more than half a day here. It's a relatively small town, and I personally didn't find it a particularly exceptional place. Apart from the penguins, I don't remember there being anything unforgettable or essential to see here.

Victor Harbor is an old whale fishing port. Nature lovers only go to Victor Harbor, to embark for Kangaroo Island (only 45 minutes by boat) which is famous for its wild life. The centre of Victor Harbor is connected to Granite Island by a long pedestrian causeway. You can go to this barren island on foot or by the horse drawn tram. There is a colony of penguins (which, nowadays, is reducing). The best time to observe them is at dusk, thanks to the guided trip organised by Granite Island Eco Tour. If you are there in the correct season, from June to September, you can also see the whales. There are lots of beaches at Victor Harbor and Port Elliot. Port Elliot's beaches are good for surfing and body boarding, and those of Victor Harbor, especially towards The Bluff are better for swimming.
As I stayed for in Adelaide for several weeks I was able to live like a proper Australian. I went couchsurfing and spent Christmas with my host and his Australian friends on the Fleurieu Peninsula. They had rented a villa near The Bluff, only 7 km from Victor Harbor. The Bluff, which used to be mined, is a hill advancing towards the sea. I remember the residential area around The Bluff for the kangaroos lazing in its straw yellow fields under a blue sky.
 I shared all their sporting actvities: sea kayaking, body boarding, body surfing, fishing... Thanks to them I not only explored beaches with enormous waves like Middletown, Goolwa, Boomer Beach and Knights Beach at Port Elliot, but also the delicious cakes at its famous bakery. One evening, after a great fish and chips supper, I wanted to go and watch the penguins on Granite Island. Unfortunately, I missed the guided tour by a few minutes and the grille that protects the entrance to the island was shut. However, I managed to see a few penguins from the causeway. On New Year's Eve there were magnificent fireworks at midnight which lit up Granite Island and Victor Harbor. Obviously, they weren't like the ones in Sydney but I have great memories of them nonetheless!

Situated on the magnificent Fleurieu Peninsula, Victor Harbor is THE holiday destination for people who live in Adelaide, (84 km north). It's the perfect holiday spot for water sports lovers.

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