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On the Road Down Under

On the Road Down Under

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 Discover Australia one town at a time. Join On the Road Down Under — your audio travel companion for exploring Australia’s most iconic destinations, hidden gems, and local stories. Each episode takes you to a new corner of the country — from coastal surf towns and outback heartlands to rainforest retreats and country festivals. Hear about the town’s history, culture, and fun facts, find out what’s on this week, and get local tips on where to eat, drink, fish, and explore.Blowfish Media Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • On the road down under family fun

    On the road down under family fun
    Dec 31 2025

    The ultimate road trip game show for kids! Enjoy upbeat Australian fun facts, lively multiple choice quizzes, and interactive pauses for answers-guaranteed to entertain curious minds of all ages wherever your wheels take you.
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    10 mins
  • Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Armidale

    Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Armidale
    Dec 19 2025
    An Inland Australian Road Trip Through Country Towns & Cool TablelandsThe Traveler's Guide | On the Road Down UnderLeave the coast behind and head inland on a classic Australian road trip — from the Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Armidale, travelling through Queensland’s agricultural heartland and up onto the cool New England Tablelands.In this episode of The Traveller’s Guide, we journey town by town through Kilcoy, Goomeri, Murgon, Kingaroy, Nanango, Yarraman, Blackbutt, Toowoomba, Warwick, Stanthorpe, Glen Innes, and finish in Armidale — noticing how the land changes, why these towns were founded, and what makes each place worth stopping for.Along the way, we explore:Why these towns exist — from cattle, peanuts and timber to railways and educationIndigenous history and the Traditional Custodians of the landWhat you’ll see driving through — paddocks, silos, forests, granite highlands and tablelandsFamily-friendly things to do and worthwhile detoursWhere to stay — including caravan parks, motels and country pubsWhere to eat — bakeries, cafés and classic Australian pub mealsFun Australian facts, light quizzes, and stories that bring the road to lifeThis episode is relaxed, upbeat and immersive — like travelling with a mate who knows the road, knows when to stop, and knows why these places matter.You can find website links for all the places mentioned in this episode in the notes below.If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow, give it a like, and share it with your travel mates — it really helps others discover On the Road Down Under.And if you’re new here, be sure to check out our other journeys, including:Gympie to RockhamptonRockhampton to TownsvilleTownsville to Port DouglasPort Douglas to BamagaNSW Border to Coffs HarbourSafe travels, keep exploring, and remember — every road leads to a new story.(Not read aloud)Sunshine Coast Hinterland: https://www.visitsunshinecoast.comSouth Burnett Region: https://www.southburnett.com.auDarling Downs: https://www.southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.auGranite Belt: https://www.granitebeltwinecountry.com.auNew England High Country: https://www.newenglandhighlands.com.auKilcoy Visitor Info: https://www.somerset.qld.gov.auKingaroy & South Burnett: https://www.kingaroyshowground.com.auToowoomba Region: https://www.tr.qld.gov.auWarwick Visitor Info: https://www.southerndowns.qld.gov.auStanthorpe Visitor Centre: https://www.stanthorpe.qld.gov.auGlen Innes Highlands: https://www.gleninneshighlands.comArmidale Region: https://www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.auBunya Mountains National Park: https://parks.des.qld.gov.auGirraween National Park: https://parks.des.qld.gov.auNew England National Park: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.auQueensland Traffic: https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.auLive Traffic NSW: https://www.livetraffic.com🔗 EPISODE NOTES / LINKSVisitor Information & RegionsTown & Travel InformationNational Parks & DetoursRoad Conditions & Planning
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    24 mins
  • Tweed Heads to Coffs Harbour and some of the towns in between| Pacific Coast Road Trip

    Tweed Heads to Coffs Harbour and some of the towns in between| Pacific Coast Road Trip
    Dec 17 2025

    On the Road Down Under – The Traveller’s


    Tweed Heads to Coffs Harbour | Pacific Coast Road Trip


    Starting right on the Queensland–New South Wales border, this episode of On the Road Down Under – The Traveller’s Guide heads south along the Pacific Coast, deliberately skipping the Gold Coast and slowing things down to explore the towns, beaches and river ports that make northern NSW such a classic road-trip destination.


    This stretch is all about getting off the M1, following the coast where it matters, and discovering the places that grew because of rivers, fishing, timber, farming and safe harbours — long before highways existed.


    Along the way, we travel through and past:


    Kingscliff, Cabarita Beach and Pottsville


    Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay (history before hype)


    Ballina, Lennox Head and Evans Head


    Yamba, Maclean, Iluka, Grafton and Ulmarra


    Woolgoolga, Red Rock and Moonee Beach


    Finishing in Coffs Harbour


    We talk about why these towns exist, early settlers, Indigenous history on Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr Country, and how rivers like the Clarence shaped the entire region. You’ll also get practical road-trip advice, including average drive times between towns, worthwhile detours, caravan parks, places to stay, beaches to walk, and spots worth stopping for food or a break.


    Peppered throughout the journey are fun Australian facts, light-hearted quizzes (with answers revealed later), and pause points to help you plan the drive at your own pace. The tone is upbeat, family-friendly and relaxed — like travelling with a mate who knows when to take the better road.


    If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow, give it a like, and share it with your travel mates — it really helps others discover the show.


    And if you’re new here, check out our other journeys, including:


    Gympie to Rockhampton


    Rockhampton to Townsville


    Townsville to Port Douglas


    Port Douglas to Bamaga (Cape York)


    All the places mentioned in this episode — towns, detours, parks and planning resources — are linked below so you can explore further.


    Safe travels, keep exploring, and remember — every road leads to a new story.


    🔗 Episode Notes & Useful Links


    (Not read aloud)


    Destination & Planning


    NSW North Coast travel guide: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast


    Destination NSW – North Coast region: https://www.destinationnsw.com.au/regions/north-coast


    Indigenous Culture


    Bundjalung Nation: https://www.bundjalungpeople.org.au/


    Aboriginal cultural experiences NSW: https://www.visitnsw.com/things-to-do/aboriginal-culture


    Indigenous Australia map (AIATSIS): https://www.aiatsis.gov.au/explore/indigenous-australia-map


    Towns & Regions


    The Tweed & Kingscliff: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/the-tweed-area


    Byron Bay area: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/byron-bay-area


    Ballina & Lennox Head: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/ballina-area


    Clarence Valley (Yamba, Maclean, Iluka, Grafton): https://www.myclarencevalley.com/


    Coffs Harbour region: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/coffs-harbour-area


    Caravan Parks & Stays


    Reflections Holiday Parks: https://reflectionsholidays.com.au/


    BIG4 Holiday Parks: https://www.big4.com.au/


    NRMA Parks & Resorts: https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/


    Nature & Detours


    NSW National Parks – North Coast: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/regions/north-coast


    Solitary Islands Marine Park: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/solitary-islands-marine-park


    Road Conditions & Safety


    Live Traffic NSW: https://www.livetraffic.com/


    NSW Road Safety: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety
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    45 mins
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