In this episode of How Far Will You Travel: Australia, local host and travel nerd Grant Stevens slows things down in sunny, subtropical Brisbane — where life flows like the city’s famously bendy river.You’ll explore must-do Brisbane experiences like sipping coffee while exploring in the botanic gardens, sunbathing on the inner-city beach, and learning about the city’s wildest locals — the sulphur-crested cockatoos. Plus, we venture further afield for a day at the legendary Australia Zoo, where we meet the team carrying on Steve Irwin’s legacy of conservation and croc-wrangling charm.And because no Brisbane visit is complete without salt on your skin, we hop over to Moreton Island to snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks, feast on Moreton Bay Bugs, and hurtle down some serious sand dunes. The episode is recorded on location — so you’ll hear every squawk, splash, and crunch of sand as if you were right there.Head to howfarwillyoutravel.com for our interactive travel map, flight discounts, and a chance to win a travel hamper. Crikey, it’s a good one!You'll find all info about the places we visited in this episode here!
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Sydney
In this first episode of How Far Will You Travel: Australia, your local host and travel nerd Grant Stevens helps you shake off the jet lag and dive straight into the heart of one of the world’s most iconic cities.You’ll explore Sydney’s must-see landmarks, hear from locals guides Bella and Jake, and get tips for navigating Sydney’s sights, museums and bars with ease. Expect train rides, Opera House chats, ferry views, and camel-weight facts and figures on the Harbour Bridge. Plus a few detours to the beach and beyond.Visit howfarwillyoutravel.com for an interactive map of all our adventures, discount codes on your next flight to Aus and a chance to win a travel hamper!For more, join us on Instagram and Facebook.You can find more info on all the places we've visited in this episode (and a few more) here!
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How Far Will You Travel Season 01
Did you know that up to 50% of the joy of travel comes from planning and anticipation—before you even start packing your bags? That’s why we created How Far Will You Travel, a travel podcast designed to ignite your wanderlust and take you on before-the-adventure adventures. With immersive on-location recordings, local voices, and rich sound design, this series is all about experiencing the feel of a place—before you arrive. Come with us to some of the world’s most incredible travel destinations, starting with a country like no other... Launches April 15 2025!
Did you know that up to 50% of the joy of travel comes from planning and anticipation - before you even start packing your bags? That’s why we created How Far Will You Travel, a travel podcast designed to ignite your wanderlust and take you on before-the-adventure adventures. With immersive on-location recordings, local voices, and rich sound design, this series is all about experiencing the feel of a place before you arrive.Come with us to some of the world’s most incredible travel destinations, starting with a country like no other...🎧 Season 1: Australia 🇦🇺Is Australia really all about “shrimps on the barbie” and venomous creatures? (Spoiler: it’s not.) Across 10 immersive episodes, we explore the culture, history, and natural wonders of the world’s largest island—from iconic cities like Sydney and Melbourne to the red heart of the Outback.We’ll help you live your theme park dreams on the Gold Coast, cross the desert in a hot air balloon in Alice Springs, and sample Adelaide’s smelliest cheeses; we’ll take you on an audio tour that has you sandboarding, snorkeling, biking, tramming, bridge walking and Great Barrier Reefing all the way across the incredible continent known as Down Under.We’ll even hop across the The Ditch* for a visit to Kiwi Land**.* Aussie slang for the Tasman Sea** Aussie slang for New Zealand🎧 Join us each week as we discover the best things to do in Australia (and a bit beyond), bringing you closer to the people, places, and experiences that make travel unforgettable.🌏 Want more? Visit howfarwillyoutravel.com for interactive maps, Qantas flight discounts, and a chance to win exclusive travel prizes.
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