https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truly-aus--6735091enPlaces & TravelCopyright Michelle Hespehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/46c30f7cf3087c737af3aab0abcc6260.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truly-aus--6735091Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:26:51 +0000Michelle HespeMichelle Hespepublisher@trulyaus.comTruly Aus is all about exploring Australia – from insider scoops on our major cities, to the exploration of regional, rural and outback Australia. Tune in before you travel somewhere so that you know some of the history of the place, and have the...falseaf888b14-fb1f-526b-8500-92ff74a442e6episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meander-down-the-macleay-valley-coast--67713427c46bf874-0f27-11ee-be2d-e78e513cadd4Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:01:56 +0000Michelle HespeIf your idea of a great getaway is beach hopping, camping and driving up north without the crowds, then it’s time you discovered all that the Macleay Valley Coast has to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices553false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warrumbungles-is-an-astronomers-and-star-lovers-dream--67713440cc4d300c-09b5-11ee-87c2-2b0494c4fc08Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:39:00 +0000Michelle HespeThe Warrumbungles is an astronomers' and star lovers' dream. Australia’s first Dark Sky Park has zero light pollution, so the starry skies above volcanic landscapes are incredible. Let me know if you need a larger image and I can order one from...689false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-albury-home-to-the-mighty-murray-river-and-beautiful-lake-hum--67713442d2bfee84-04d8-11ee-b0ec-9fd319cea53fWed, 07 Jun 2023 02:08:13 +0000Michelle HespeBeautiful Albury is home to the mighty Murray River and beautiful Lake Hume – which is six times larger than Sydney Harbour. It was voted Wotif’s 2023 Town of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices595false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockhampton-a-large-prosperous-riverside-city-in-central-queensland--6771343660bddd46-d4e5-11ed-a6f4-33eb5b76dd6aMon, 10 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeRockhampton is jam-packed with adventure, nature, great food and fishing in and around a thriving city that proudly embraces its colonial Queensland heritage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices594false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charleville-ticks-every-box-of-the-things-to-do-in-outback-queensland--67713428cb5a20f0-d1d5-11ed-b638-bfbc34b324c3Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeCharleville is a charming Outback Queensland town renowned for stargazing at its Cosmos Centre, and as the home of the rare Australian bilby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices707false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taste-your-way-around-the-amazing-eyre-peninsula--677134324dfe7740-ccef-11ed-af9d-f33db7c9fdefMon, 27 Mar 2023 22:32:00 +0000Michelle HespeThe Eyre Peninsula is famous for its seafood and oyster shucking experiences, and it’s also a place for amazing wildlife experiences, and spectacular landscapes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices692false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kangaroo-island-is-a-wild-yet-peaceful-place-where-natural-wonders-and-the-unique-wildlife-experiences-make-for-an-adventure-lover-s-playgr--677134554b75fd20-c77e-11ed-b253-0b2af7d82eb5Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:21:00 +0000Michelle HespeKangaroo Island is renowned for its wild and woolly weather and seas, and its beautifully rugged landscapes. The 1,500 animals species that call it home also make for an extraordinary experience in nature: koalas, wombats, wallabies, sea lions, New...790false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freycinet-national-park-the-jewel-of-tasmania-s-east-coast--6771343998df78ec-c12b-11ed-831f-d3a83203d9e8Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeKnown for its granite peaks and spectacular beaches. Wineglass Bay, frequently named as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Freycinet National Park is a favourite with day-trippers, walkers and climbers.  Learn more about your ad choices....645false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-road-trips-across-tasmania-fresh-produce-and-fascinating-towns--67713443a77a854a-bd48-11ed-a889-1ffd01f1bc0fWed, 08 Mar 2023 03:08:00 +0000Michelle HespeMichelle takes us on a journey of two classic road trips across Tasmania - The Western Wilds and The Northern Great Eastern. With a bounty of fresh produce, distilleries, wine makers, brewers, restaurants, beautiful views and lush places to stay,...713false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/margaret-river-is-one-of-australia-s-finest-food-and-wine-regions-with-stunning-beaches-and-a-welcoming-community--677134541991bf78-acc7-11ed-b794-4f0692c07745Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeMargaret River is a food, wine and art lover's paradise, with stunning beaches and ancient forests and caves to explore.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices733false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swan-valley-is-only-a-25-minute-drive-from-perth-and-is-a-food-and-wine-lover-s-haven--677134337d1b78a0-acc6-11ed-83b0-5b15086c89d2Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeSwan Valley in WA should be savoured by your senses. Chocolate, honey, wine, beer and nougat galore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices734false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kununurra-is-the-remarkable-gateway-town-to-the-east-kimberley-in-stunning-outback-wa--677134469fcb565a-acc5-11ed-b6f6-3fd826b56049Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:26:19 +0000Michelle HespeKununurra is like an oasis in the desert, and home to remote, ancient landscapes and natural phenomena such as the Bungle Bungles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices696false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exmouth-in-western-australia-is-home-to-ningaloo-reef-where-you-can-swim-with-whale-sharks-and-relax-in-luxury-eco-tents--6771344429841212-a5df-11ed-a37d-038b71eca54fMon, 06 Feb 2023 05:24:32 +0000Michelle HespeEvery year, between March and July, Ningaloo Reef sees around 600 whale sharks return to the area to feed, making it one of the best places in the world to spot these gentle giants in the wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...642false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/broome-history-mystery-and-the-bountiful-offerings-of-a-remote-northern-outpost--6771344868ead850-a05d-11ed-a0c3-cbbca8b86befTue, 31 Jan 2023 01:36:18 +0000Michelle HespeBroome – the gateway to the ancient Kimberley region – is brimming with adventure, culture, great food and a rich history of pearling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices791false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-albany-whisky-history-fine-wine-awesome-food-and-the-great-wild-outdoors--6771343466560af0-9b68-11ed-af1c-1fdb15ce0ffdMon, 23 Jan 2023 21:52:44 +0000Michelle HespeThe city of Albany has a rugged WA beauty to it, that is an awesome backdrop for its great produce and fascinating war and whaling history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/devonport-is-a-thriving-port-city-that-is-the-gateway-to-tassie-s-delicious-northwest-tasting-trail--67713430380b2358-96cf-11ed-8ad6-cbfa1599e03bWed, 18 Jan 2023 01:11:08 +0000Michelle HespeConsidered the gateway to Tasmania’s stunningly rugged North West, Devonport is being transformed from a working port city into a thriving food lovers’ haven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices751false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mount-gambier-sunken-gardens-out-of-a-fairytale-blue-holes-sinkholes-and-caves-to-explore--6771344543f7d048-7cdb-11ed-b126-23fce739083bMon, 09 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeWith stunning blue lakes, sunken gardens and sinkholes, the vinyeards of Coonawarra down the road, and world-class wagyu, Mount Gambier ticks all the boxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices760false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lizard-island-step-into-luxury-on-a-pristine-island-in-the-great-barrier-reef--67713449a9ef625e-7cda-11ed-a023-d77230fadbb8Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeBarefoot luxury on a remote pristine island in the far-flung reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, and swimming with the mighty potato cod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices657false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mount-isa-is-known-for-its-mining-and-for-its-annual-rodeo-but-there-s-a-lot-more-to-this-remote-outback-city--677134479cece9b0-7cca-11ed-8293-eb2b629af9f6Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeMount Isa rodeo attracts people from around the world, but in this remote outback city you can explore an underground hospital, check out a mine, and catch a barra or sooty grunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices676false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mackay-nature-reserved-see-kangaroos-on-the-beach-and-platypus-in-the-wild--67713453f2bbdf24-7cc8-11ed-9574-239aac6b2d3fMon, 19 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeWith ancient rainforests where you can swim in a gorge, rivers where you can watch platypus, and beaches where kangaroos gather at sunrise, Mackay has nature, reserved.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices682false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/join-us-and-indulge-in-the-fine-food-and-wine-offerings-of-beautiful-orange--67713437f7daf9d8-79ce-11ed-8ace-b30c3abd8cffMon, 12 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeThe thriving inland NSW city of Orange is well-known for its superb produce, paddock-to-plate approach to dining and enviable world-class wines. And no, Orange is not known for growing oranges. (Photo provided by Orange F.O.O.D. Week) Learn more...598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-island-is-one-of-the-most-remote-islands-in-the-world-and-it-s-laden-with-incredible-produce-and-endless-natural-rugged-beauty--67713452237c8452-747b-11ed-a151-93af75ae77daMon, 05 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeMost people know King Island for its cheese, beef and golf courses with some of the best views of any in the world, but the sense of community and the warmth of welcoming residents will also steal your heart. It's a working farming island and a nature...848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/port-douglas-the-only-place-in-the-world-where-two-world-heritage-sites-the-great-barrier-reef-and-the-daintree-rainforest-magically-me--6771345905afe88c-6f0e-11ed-9b9d-035a8e32dacdMon, 28 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000Michelle HespePort Douglas is the only place in the world where two World Heritage sites – the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest – magically merge together.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices563falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffs-harbour-nsw-sip-your-way-around-the-coast-and-then-get-out-into-nature--6771345851b6e314-6966-11ed-b121-d3ee601567a9Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeThis coastal hamlet has long been a seaside holiday destination with crowds flocking to the Big Banana, but we take a different trail and experience some of the region’s best breweries, distilleries and eateries, then dive into some awe-inspiring...520false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-tranquility-and-fun-in-the-sun-on-laidback-magnetic-island--67713450b2b9d71c-df01-4a4e-b8cb-af4c01765213Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeWhile Townsville sprawls far and wide and is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia, Magnetic Island, just off its coast, is still a peaceful slice of paradise with a touch more tourism slipping into the mix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...651false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nature-people-produce-and-the-art-of-doing-the-tweed-well--677134511a1ea136-55fc-4d15-be9e-af4501803abdMon, 07 Nov 2022 00:53:32 +0000Michelle HespeWith great produce, incredible scenery, awesome galleries and endless ways to enjoy the great outdoors, what's not to love about The Tweed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices621false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blue-mountains-nsw-luxury-and-indulgence-while-stepping-back-in-time--677134313fad338b-0ad1-4ded-9b5d-af3f00455466Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeFrom high tea and other shenanigans at the Hydro Majestic Hotel, to wine tasting in the Megalong Valley and indulging in hatted restaurants that are putting the Blue Mountains on the culinary map, explore this region like a true gourmand and soak up...549false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diving-into-the-delights-of-nsw-s-central-coast--67713438ad46ad18-496b-4858-99ea-af390172255eTue, 25 Oct 2022 22:32:51 +0000Michelle HespeThe sunny Central Coast has come a long way in the past few years, and it's now a haven for lovers of good food and unique beverage experiences. Places of interest: Saddles at Mount White https://saddlesmtwhite.com.au/ Belles at Killcare...766false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queensland-s-dinosaur-hot-spots--67713457ef5561c5-2fd3-469a-8806-af33000449dfWed, 19 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeOutback Queensland is home to a network of dinosaur discoveries that will have you stepping back in time and marveling at the majestic creatures that roamed this country millions of years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn...589false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gold-coast-like-a-gourmand--67713441b2c0fb1e-22cc-4c98-a396-af2d0180d7b9Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:39:00 +0000Michelle HespeThe Gold Coast has changed a lot in the last few years, and today it is a gourmand's dream destination, laying claim to 22 hatted restaurants in 2022. We check out some of the most unique dining experiences on offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for...659false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/broken-hill-nsw-exploring-the-art-scene-way-out-in-western-nsw--67713456b20c5ca8-5e9d-43e5-ac5f-af1b016aced9Sun, 09 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000Michelle HespeAn exploration of Broken Hill’s many inspiring art galleries and artistic installations, and a dip into some of the history that made this inland city what it is today. We also off offer some advice on there to stay, eat and play and soak in the...502false1full