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Slow Eco Travel is a responsible travel blog, focusing primarily on Australia.
We’re passionate about backyard travel in Melbourne (Narrm) and beyond. Come discover this immense, captivating sunburnt country with us.

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What it’s like to catch The Overland train

A hiker looks out at the lightstation of Wilsons Prom.

Hiking to the lightstation in Wilsons Prom

Disembarking the Night Riviera Sleeper at Penzance Station in the early morning.

Taking the sleeper train from London to Cornwall

A hiker walking past a Jatbula sign during an early morning on the trail.
An extensive guide to hiking the Jatbula Trail
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Travel with a conscience
& a sense of humour

Responsible travel doesn’t need to be dry. Learn how you can tread with ease and care across our beautiful planet, while keeping your impact low. As one of Australia’s first sustainable travel blogs, Birdgehls can help you discover eco-friendly tours, products, attractions, accommodation, eateries and more.

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Popular posts

Sydney Harbour on a sunny day. Discover what not to do in Australia to avoid committing some sort of social faux pas.

What not to do when visiting Australia

Sheep Hills silo, with artwork by Matt Adnate. Find out more about road tripping the Silo Art Trail in Victoria.

Ultimate guide to Victoria’s Silo Art Trail

Quirky & fun London tours: 18 great options

View of St Kilda pier at sunset in winter. People wander down the pier to the building at the end of the jetty. A visit to St Kilda is a must-do for any Melbourne itinerary.

How to spend a week in Melbourne

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this blog
is written, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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