On the Road Down Under

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.

An Inland Australian Road Trip Through Country Towns & Cool Tablelands The Traveler's Guide | On the Road Down Under Leave 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 journ...

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...

Join us on The Traveller’s Guide as we drive from Townsville to Port Douglas along the tropical Bruce Highway, passing through sugar country, waterfall country, cyclone country and ancient rainforest. We explore Townsville, Rollingstone, Bluewater, Mutarnee, Ingham, Cardwell, Tully, Mission Beach, Innisfail, Babinda, Gordonvale, Cairns, Mossman and Port Douglas — sharing history, Dreaming stories,...

Pet-Friendly Accommodation on the Sunshine Coast In this detour episode of The Traveller’s Guide , we explore one of Queensland’s most popular holiday questions — where to stay on the Sunshine Coast when you’re travelling with pets . From fenced holiday homes and dog-friendly caravan parks to cafés that welcome sandy paws and wagging tails, this episode takes you through real, practical, pet-frien...

Rockhampton to Townsville – Traveling the Bruce Highway On today’s journey, we continue north along Queensland’s iconic Bruce Highway — leaving the beef capital of Rockhampton and rolling through open cattle country, seaside lookouts, sugar towns, and the warm tropical coastline on our way to Townsville. This stretch of road is classic Queensland driving — long horizons, big skies, coastal inlets,...

Gympie to Rockhampton Traveling on the Bruce Highway On today’s journey, we roll north along Queensland’s iconic highway — from Gympie’s gold rush roots, through the sugar and citrus country of Childers and Gin Gin, past the quiet bushland charm of Miriam Vale, and on to the mighty Fitzroy River and the beef capital, Rockhampton. This stretch of road is more than just kilometres on the odometer —...

Welcome to another episode of On the Road Down Under , the podcast that takes you across Australia’s most fascinating destinations — from iconic coastal towns to outback wonders — sharing history, local stories, and tips for the perfect family adventure. In this episode, we travel to K’gari (Fraser Island) — a UNESCO World Heritage-listed paradise where rainforest grows from sand, whales rest in c...

Welcome to another episode of On the Road Down Under — your friendly travel companion for discovering Australia’s towns, coastlines, and hidden gems. In this episode, we roll into the heart of Queensland’s Fraser Coast and explore Maryborough , a town where river stories meet old-world charm and a touch of Mary Poppins magic. Step back in time to the days when Maryborough was a thriving port and g...

Welcome back to On the Road Down Under! 🚗 This time, we’re heading into the heart of Queensland’s gold country — Gympie , fondly known as “The Town That Saved Queensland.” ✨ Discover how prospector James Nash struck gold in 1867 and changed the state forever. Explore the Mary Valley Rattler , stroll down Mary Street’s heritage shops, and uncover treasures at the Gold Mining and Historical Museum...

Welcome to The Traveler’s Guide to Bundaberg — part of the On the Road Down Under series. In this episode, we explore the sweet heart of Queensland’s sugar coast — a place where golden cane fields meet coral seas, and local flavour is found in every drop of rum and every breeze off the Burnett River. Discover the stories of the Taribelang Bunda , Gooreng Gooreng , and Gurang peoples , the Traditio...

Discover one of Queensland’s best-kept secrets with The Traveler’s Guide to 1770 & Agnes Water — part of the On the Road Down Under travel series. In this episode, we explore the twin coastal towns where golden beaches meet living history. Learn about the Gurang Gurang people, the Traditional Custodians of this land, and hear the story of Captain James Cook’s first landing in Queensland — the...

Discover the Sunshine Coast through stories, local insights, and easy travel guidance. Sunshine Coast is your friendly road trip companion — whether you’re driving into town, exploring with the family, planning a holiday, or just wanting to know the places, people, and history that make this region special. We explore beaches, national parks, hidden swimming spots, family attractions, markets, wil...

Rockhampton — where the outback meets the river. In this episode, we explore Rocky’s heritage streets, sunrise lookouts, local wildlife, and some of the best steaks in Australia. We’ll walk the Fitzroy River, visit the Botanic Gardens & Zoo, check out what’s on this week, and share where to eat, drink, and unwind while you’re in town. Perfect for travellers passing through, planning a stop, or...