Unique experiences you can find Down Under

Australia is one of the most unique countries in the world. It has everything from deserts to beaches, tiny rural towns to international metropolises and everything in between. Its native fauna and extreme weather add to the character of the country. Many people have an imagined stereotypical Australia in their minds and they are often shocked when they discover that the reality is far more interesting. There are plenty of museums, restaurants and cities to visit. There are also some experiences you can’t get anywhere else. Whether you’re a local looking to try something new and different or a visitor trying to fit as many uniquely Australian experiences as you can into your trip, we’ve got some great ideas for you. Visit iconic filming locations While the Australian New Wave movement of the 1970s may never be as famous as its French predecessor, it deserves far more popular and critical attention than it gets. It had an important impact, both on cinema and on how the world viewed Australia. Visiting the locations where some of these classic movies were filmed is a truly unique experience. Two of the most original and moving films of the genre were filmed in small towns in New South Wales. Ted Kotcheff’s Wake in Fright (1971) was filmed in Broken Hill and Peter Weir’s The Cars that Ate Paris (1974) was filmed in Sofala, in the Turon River Valley. George Miller’s Mad Max (1980) is most likely the famous film from this period. Much of it was filmed in and… Read More