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New South Wales is calling all adventure seekers and nature lovers! From the sparkling coastline to the heart of the outback, discover five incredible camping destinations that promise unforgettable experiences. Dive into the beauty of Gerroa, Dubbo, Harrington, and Forster-Tuncurry. Here are the top travel tips to make your trip...

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We are currently midway through July, which means we are in the thick of winter. The South Coast of New South Wales experiences average temperatures ranging from a low of 2 degrees to a high of only 16 degrees, making it the coldest time of the year. While many Australians...

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The spectacular Route 31 Coastal Drive from O’Sullivan Beach to Sellicks Beach, and everywhere in between, takes in the 31kms of beautiful coastline! This stunning stretch hosts a range of favourite holiday spots and provides opportunity to find hidden gems along the way. Route 31, dotted with seaside villages and...

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In December of 2019 husbands, Michael & Charlie began their van-life adventures of Australia. Prior to hitting the road down under, they travelled the world visiting over 60 countries! Michael & Charlie found a huge lack of LGBT+ representation in travel media, which lead them to create their own travel...

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The team at Travel Auctions have been working on exciting, new ways to showcase auctions handpicked, just for you! This means that you’ll be sent auctions that have been tailored for you personally...cool, right? These auctions change every week PLUS if you’re not seeing the auctions that you like, it’s...

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There’s lots to love about Australian summers – longs days at the beach, the smell of chops and snags on the BBQ in the evening, kids running around in the sprinklers, drinks with friends – the list goes on! However, there is one part of Australian summers that really grinds...

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Ideally located 12km from Manly and 30km from Sydney’s CBD, Narrabeen is a must-stop spot if you’re exploring the northern beaches of Sydney. A popular spot for families and surfers, this beautiful part of NSW is known for it’s stunning beaches, picturesque lagoon, walking trails, bike routes and quirky eateries....

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With cleanliness levels sky-rocketing in society, hoarders emerging and what feels like chaos hitting our streets – it can be hard to locate the necessities that we need to get through this COVID-19 craziness. Well, we’re here to help you out. We have a recipe for hand sanitizer that you...

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Hi Travel Auctions family,   We hope you are all keeping well. We want to say a huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you who are bidding away, supporting us and our wonderful operators. We cannot thank you enough. Now more than ever we need you. Our operators...

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If you are looking to get away without it costing an arm and a leg, be sure to bid for a Travel Auctions holiday! However, if you don’t know where or how to get started - never fear! This blog post will take you from a novice to a ‘know...

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In Australia, we are very blessed to be surrounded by beautiful landscapes, breathtaking scenery and some of the world’s best beaches! However, even though we have all this beauty on our doorstep people often prefer packing their bags and jet-setting overseas when they’re in need of a holiday. We’re here...

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Situated north east of Victoria, the High Country (with its changing colours and wide range of attractions), is a holiday hot spot in any season! Home to Australia’s highest mountains, world famous wineries and some major snow and ski resorts, there are activities aplenty to suit all. Here are our...

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Located in the north west of Victoria, The Grampians is the ideal destination for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike; thanks to its lush scenery, array of local wildlife and the beautiful landscape. Here we take a look at some of The Grampians greatest spots: Spectacular Scenic Lookouts The Pinnacle...

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Stretching from the famous Coorong in South Australia to the Glenelg River on the Victorian border, the Limestone Coast (with all of its natural wonders), has a whole lot more to offer besides just a place to stretch your legs between Adelaide and Melbourne! Here we take a look at...

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Featuring spectacular sandy white beaches, pristine coastlines and famous for hosting the Grand Prix, Phillip Island is the perfect place to head for a sensational seaside adventure! Here we take a look at some of the regions hot spots: Phillip Island Nature Parks This not-for-profit organisation host a number of...

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Water based activities, wine tasting, wilderness, wetlands...the Riverland has it all! With so many attractions and activities available, you’re bound to have a brilliant time exploring this beautiful region! Here we take a look at some of the region’s highlights: Wineries As the Riverland is known as one of Australia’s...

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Hi Everyone! I’m fresh back from a weekend at the Flinders Ranges and wanted to share with you what I got up to while I was there. Hopefully, this will inspire some of you to head there, return there or at least give you a couple of laughs along the...

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With its quaint seaside villages, farming communities and alpine towns; the Gippsland region is a picturesque haven filled with beautiful natural landscapes! Here we take a look at some of the highlights of this vast Victorian region:   Wilsons Promontory National Park Regarded as one of Victoria’s most loved places and...

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Hi I’m Rachael (I’m sure I’ve spoken to many of you before!)  As I haven’t stopped raving about my trip to McLaren Vale, the team here at Travel Auctions insisted that I share a few tips and my favourite spots for you to enjoy. I started off by purchasing a...

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Home to more than 40 wineries and offering an abundance of attractions and activities, the charmingly secluded Clare Valley boasts picture perfect scenery and is the perfect place to head for a cosy winter retreat! Here we take a look at some of the highlights of this picturesque region: World...

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If you are looking to get away without having too much to pay, be sure to bid for a Travel Auctions’ holiday! Not sure where to start or how to get started? Never fear; you’ll go from a novice to a ‘know it all’ after reading this handy guide! So...

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In Australia, we are very blessed to be surrounded by beautiful landscapes, scenery and some of the world’s best beaches! With all this natural beauty on our doorstep, it is often hard to see any need to spend lots of money and effort planning overseas trips. Photo credit to AFL...

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