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John Forrest Tavern just outside Perth has it's own mob of roos that like to join you in the beer garden. What happened when we had a schooner with Skippy.

Where to See Kangaroos in Perth: The Amazing John Forrest Tavern And Other Cool Spots

December 31, 2022September 6, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

One of my fondest travel memories was visiting a beer garden in Germany frequented by deer – we drank steins, they nibbled grass – it was great. So when I read that the John Forrest Tavern and its beer garden of friendly kangaroos near Perth, Western Australia was probably the best place to see kangaroos …

6 Fun Sydney Scavenger Hunts to Try This Weekend

December 31, 2022July 31, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

Are you a local who thinks they know Sydney really well – or would like to? Or, are you looking for a fun way to explore the city that taxes your brain as well as helps you explore a few sights that perhaps the other tourists don’t see – then why not try a Sydney …

Sydney Opera House during Vivid - one of the fun things to do in Circular Quay

31 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Circular Quay

December 31, 2022July 3, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

Chances are if you’re visiting Sydney, you’re going to end up in Circular Quay. It’s the access point to the Opera House, the place where you get on the iconic Manly Ferry, it’s home to bars, restaurants and buskers with didgeridoos, but alongside enjoying all these things, there are also some less well known, more quirky and just plain fun things to do in Circular Quay.

20 Fun & Unusual Things to do in Broken Hill & Silverton, NSW

January 2, 2023June 19, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

The old mining town of Broken Hill is famous for pubs, art galleries and drag queens. If that wasn’t enough, the tiny town of Silverton next door was where Mad Max 2 was filmed and has a herd of roaming donkeys that like to visit the pub and meet the people… it’s no wonder it’s …

Street art mural of Steve Irwin in Adelaide

31 Unusual & Fun Things To Do In Adelaide

June 13, 2023June 12, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

Adelaide is known as the city of churches – but there aren’t any of those in this article. There are however 31 other quirky, fun, and unusual things to do in Adelaide that you might want to try.

A Fun Day on the Riverboat Postman – Prison Stories and Shipwrecks Ahoy

January 2, 2023June 9, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

When I was invited onto the Riverboat Postman for a day out recently, I was expecting a gentle float along the Hawkesbury River watching pretty boats float past, maybe the odd sea eagle to coo at. I wasn’t expecting tales of prison breaks, spooky abandoned buildings and shipwrecks….

20 Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Manly, Sydney

January 2, 2023May 30, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

The city of Manly, a short ferry ride from the Sydney CBD, is best known for it’s long sandy beach – but, going to see the sea is not the only reason to visit Manly – here’s 20 more fun and unusual things to do in Manly, Sydney. 1. Find the Manly Wormhole It’s got …

view looking out of The Manly Wormhole Sydney. You see a cave opening and the bright blue sea behind it

How to Get To the Manly Wormhole

January 2, 2023April 25, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

The Manly Wormhole is a pretty rock formation close to the Sydney suburb of Manly, but, if you don’t have the right directions you’ll never find it. Here’s what you need to know…

black and white street art mural of Debbie Harry from Blondie

The Amazing Street Art Spot You Must Find in Marrickville, Sydney

January 2, 2023April 10, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

Faversham Lane in Marrickville is one of the most fantastic collections of street art I’ve seen in Sydney. Here’s where to find it – and the story behind why its there.

29 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Canberra

April 10, 2023March 27, 2021 by Helen from Differentville

Canberra doesn’t have a reputation as a town for those who like the unusual. It’s home to the Australian government so it naturally has a bit of an authoritarian vibe about it and there’s also a LOT of museums – however, with a little bit of hunting we found heaps of fun and unusual things to do in Canberra.