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This blog is dedicated to inform and inspire you on all things to do with Australia. Actually we write posts on anything that’s of interest in the South Pacific (our home) DownsideUP was started to inspire you to visit us DownUnder.  

Kangaroo Island
Alexandra Diethelm
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Alexandra Diethelm
Seven times the size of Singapore! And just over a handful of people who live there permanently! That’s Kangaroo Island (KI, as the locals call it). Next to the giant landmass that is the Australian mainland, Kangaroo Island looks a lot smaller than it really is. Australia’s third-largest island, KI is best known for its wildlife and has a rep of a true nature playground.  There are just so many amazing things to do in Kangaroo Island. Read on to find the best activities for your visit.
Alexandra Diethelm
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Alexandra Diethelm

Flight times from Nadi Fiji
Jenny Power
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Jenny Power
Are you keen to make the most of your time in Oceania. Maybe you’ve pondering a hop over to the South Pacific islands of Fiji while you’re visiting Australia? We can not only help with that but the First Light travel team have collated all the things you need to know about combining Fiji with your Australian getaway.
Jenny Power
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Jenny Power

Honeymoon
Elizabeth Marshall
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Elizabeth Marshall
From secluded sandy beaches to national parks brimming with wildlife. Find out why the experts at First Light Travel think Australia is the perfect place for you to spend your honeymoon. Read on to discover why!
Elizabeth Marshall
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Elizabeth Marshall

Jess Lander
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Jess Lander
The team at First Light Travel know Australia like the back of their hands and are the experts in putting together the perfect Australia honeymoon itinerary for you lovers out there.
Jess Lander
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Jess Lander

smiling quokka
Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey
The wildlife-loving First Light Travel gurus give the lowdown on how to see the delightful Quokka - Western Australia’s favourite native furry attraction.
Brent Narbey
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Brent Narbey

Barossa Valley Hilltop view
Suzie
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Suzie Thorp
There are a lot of things to do in the Barossa Valley and as you’d expect, most of them have in one way or another to do with eating or drinking. Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Barossa or have visited before, here are some of the must-dos in the Barossa Valley.
Suzie
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Suzie Thorp

Balloon festival Adelaide at the Beach
Alexandra Diethelm
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Alexandra Diethelm
Adelaide has many amazing beaches, green spaces and parks. It’s a wonderful place to explore as a family. Read on to find out the most amazing things to do in Adelaide with kids to make your next holiday fun for everyone. 
Alexandra Diethelm
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Alexandra Diethelm

Hiking Australia
Jenny Power
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Jenny Power
With treks to mountain summits and panoramic coastal rambles, First Light Travel has got you covered with South Australia’s best multi-day trails.
Jenny Power
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Jenny Power

Camping Wilpena Pound
Daniel Walker
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Daniel Walker
Wilpena Pound is part of the Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park, far off the main desert highway that connects south with north. Even though (or because) it’s far away from any other attraction, the Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound are some of the most popular places to explore in the South Australian Outback. Read on for your visitor guide to Wilpena Pound.
Daniel Walker
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Daniel Walker

Kangaroo Island Hike
Aimee Riach
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Aimee Riach
The gorgeous state of South Australia has it all: rugged coastlines with white-sand beaches, lush bushland filled with wildlife, arid ochre-hued plains plus some of the best hiking trails in the country! Strap on those hiking boots and point your feet towards South Australia’s top walking trails, as selected by our First Light Travel experts. 
Aimee Riach
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Aimee Riach

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