Alpaca Travel

12/07/2018

This map will let you discover every single one of Australia's small town silo art murals – can you pick your favourite? http://bit.ly/2uNNdGk

29/03/2018

With the Commonwealth Games just around the corner, we spoke to Olympic cyclist Sara Carrigan to find out her favourite Gold Coast cycling trail.

Come with us as she shows you around...

https://bit.ly/2GhwWOA

04/03/2018

47.6062° N, 122.3321° W

Escaping big city life in the woods beyond Seattle, Washington.

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02/03/2018

8.3594° N, 98.5172° E

The fishing village of Ko Panyi, Thailand is built entirely on stilts, and is home to 1,685 people descended from two seafaring families.

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28/02/2018

64.9631° N, 19.0208° W

Exploring the Highlands from above, Iceland.

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26/02/2018

22.435014°S, 67.75791°W

The otherworldly Sol de Mañana geothermal field, Bolivia.

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31/01/2018

Switzerland. Canada. Japan. These might be the places that first pop to mind when you think of everything snow. But with just around the corner, look a little closer – South Korea is Winter's best kept secret. https://goo.gl/87eF54

25/01/2018

Looking for a little ginspiration?

Head over to Alpaca's Cultural Compendium and discover your new go-to guide for everything gin. Ready to put it into practice? Take on a thirst-quenching gin trail from around the world – here are 3 to get you started.

Bottoms up!

19/01/2018

We like to think of life as one big adventure, which is why we love working with Visit Grampians, seeing their beautiful content come to life.

Imagine exploring waterfalls, woodlands, rocky corridors and messmate forests. From the gully to the mountain summit.

This is the Grampians Peak Trail hike...take a closer look.

http://bit.ly/2mTikgH

16/01/2018

We've paired up with MS Melbourne Cycle to produce a very special map for their upcoming Cycle & Half Marathon Event – take a tour of the track before you hit the road and even see where those tough climbs are going to be with our shiny new elevation feature. http://bit.ly/msridemap

24/12/2017

Happy Holidays to all the map-makers and adventure-lovers out there. Whether you're snuggled up at home or on the road, we wish you a Christmas season filled with friends, family, fun and frivolity. 🎄🎉

14/12/2017

Take a 12 Days of Christmas tour of Europe and explore everything from pear orchards at an English manor to traditional drumming in the Swiss Alps – only a Grinch would say no. https://goo.gl/zizGsv

07/12/2017

The herd at Alpaca HQ must have been extra nice this year, because Christmas has come early – photos on all our maps are now bigger and better than ever, just in time for your silly season adventures. 🎅🏼🎄

16/11/2017

20 Talks, 10 Bars, 1 Night. Raising the Bar Event is Melbourne's own answer to all those mind-bending and inspirational TED talks, covering everything from spaceships, to gender, to tech. Except this time, you get to listen to incredible speakers with a drink in hand.

Alpaca created a visual map-based search for the event (29th November) so you can be sure not to miss a thing. Find out more and book tickets before they're all gone. https://goo.gl/yXQZ9t

Raising the Bar is a worldwide initiative aimed at weaving learning into the core of a city’s popular culture. Bringing the great minds, academics, makers and doers out of behind closed doors and into bars – making learning accessible to everyone.

15/11/2017

Not sure what to do with your Christmas break? How about four days of long lunches, stunning beaches and more wine than you can poke a quokka at?

The Margaret River Region have planned out the ultimate luxury escape, from Busselton to Augusta and everywhere in between. | http://bit.ly/2zF9gnd

Meet your driver or pick up your hire car from Perth Airport or the city and head south to the Busselton Jetty Precinct. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with numerous cafes and restaurants that are ideal for lunch. Take a stroll along the 150-year-old, heritage-listed Busselton Jetty that stretches 1.8…

07/11/2017

If things have seemed a little quiet around here, it's because our herd has been busy with the release of the Alpaca app!

Now you can collate places or plot your trip online via Alpaca, then save to your mobile for limitless exploration – completely offline, with a GPS locator that will make sure you never get lost.

Save trips created by your friends or be inspired by our community of creators for your next escape.

What are you waiting for? Download from the App Store today (Android coming soon): https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/apple-store/id1265684996?mt=8

18/10/2017

As the weather warms up and the snow begins to melt, there's never been a better time to leave the city behind and go chasing waterfalls. https://goo.gl/v18Lnq

What could be better than coming face-to-face with the grandeur of one of nature’s most stunning creations? Luckily, Victoria’s varied landscape means that no matter which corner of the state you’re in, you’ll find a waterfall just a stone’s away.

15/10/2017

Hidden away in the south-western corner of Victoria is a camping holiday like no other — a multi-day canoeing adventure down the Glenelg River. https://goo.gl/Y8uTVi

Spanning from Dartmoor to Lasletts Campground, this river route snakes its way through the Lower Glenelg National Park, a haven for all nature-lovers.

13/10/2017

There’s nothing like discovering a country on the back of a bike, especially when glaciers, fjords & snow-capped mountains await. https://goo.gl/JVJ5vf

The West Coast Trail of New Zealand’s South Island may be the country’s most naturally beautiful. Taking in not just one, but two majestic glaciers (Franz Josef & Fox), stunning mirror-like lakes, and azure-coloured pools, you’ll find yourself enveloped by mountains as you traverse the peaks and tro...

12/10/2017

Feel like leaving city life behind? Pack your swag and head for the hills with our guide to the best camping spots in Victoria's High Country. https://goo.gl/74Wcqo

Victoria’s High Country is a stunning part of the state, a vast, majestic collection of mountainous peaks and troughs. The region is perfect at any time of year — reliably covered in snow in Winter, brimming with wildflowers in the Spring, full of rivers for cooling down in Summer and a colourful sc...

10/10/2017

Calling all art admirers and gallery lovers – this road trip around Victoria is for you. https://goo.gl/45tqWU

You wouldn’t be blamed for thinking that perhaps Victoria’s country towns are lacking the artistic offerings of their urban counterparts. But beyond Melbourne’s outskirts, you’ll find some of Australia’s best artworks are waiting to be discovered.

08/10/2017

When Daniel Weststeyn turned 30, he decided to mark the milestone with an unforgettable month long adventure: 30 days on the back of a bike, riding the Pamir Highway solo through Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

In this guest post he speaks about what inspired him to explore a region that is far from the average bucket list. https://goo.gl/teRKQi

As I was approaching my 30th birthday, I started thinking about how I wanted to celebrate such a milestone. I wanted to do something special. Something different. Something memorable.

06/10/2017

Looking for a quick escape? From rainforest treks to hilltop views, these walking tracks are just a short drive from Melbourne, so you’ll be back home in time for tea. https://goo.gl/ZLnMns

Sometimes you just need to escape the hustle and bustle of modern city life. Or maybe you’re feeling a little sluggish after a Netflix binge that lasted a little longer than you would like to admit.

04/10/2017

Choose your own adventure with a sleepover at one of Victoria’s most intriguing locations, from trams, to yurts, to caravans on rooftops. https://goo.gl/HVpbfV

Sick of your friends filling your newsfeed with their overseas adventures? Forget the plane ticket — Victoria is hiding some amazing experiences only a few hours out of Melbourne.

03/08/2017

41.3851° N, 2.1734° E
Helicopter views of Barcelona, Spain.
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