Category: Australia

It’s a dream for many travellers to travel Australia. With ancient landscapes, pristine national parks, lively cities, charming beach towns and dozens of spectacular wine regions, there is so much to love about visiting the land “down under.”

Whether you’re all about enjoyed the greater outdoors or indulging in world class restaurants and cultural experiences, you won’t forget your first visit to this beautiful country.

Bondi Beach, Sydney Australia

The long travel time for most international travellers means you’ll want to spend at least two weeks here, but three or four weeks would be even better. It’s important to remember that it’s a big country, and to factor in travel times. To really cover some ground, plan to fly rather than drive or train (our train system is nowhere near as useful for travellers as those in Europe or the US).

Australia Travel Guides

Destination Guides

australia travel guide

Best Things to Do in Australia

  • Discover the Best Beaches
  • Embrace Australia’s fresh food culture in major cities
  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
  • Drive the Great Ocean Road
  • Wine Tasting in the Barossa Valley

Top Travel Destinations in Australia

From coast to coast, there are countless destinations to choose from. Whether you’re looking to beach-hop down the east coast, stopping at major cities like Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne on the way, or you’re looking to experience charming country towns or the Red Centre, the hardest part will be narrowing down your itinerary!

beautiful beach sunshine coast
Destination Guides, Sunshine Coast

10 Best Beaches on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland + Map (2025)

The Sunshine Coast is has more than 30 beautiful beaches, between the main towns of Caloundra, Maroochydore and Noosa, making it the perfect beach holiday hotspot in southeast Queensland. In this guide to the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast, I’ve rounded up the best beaches for swimming, surfing and dog-friendly spots, to help you find the perfect beach for your next day or holiday … Continue reading 10 Best Beaches on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland + Map (2025)

Genevieve Lauren2 Comments
whitehaven beach the best beach in australia
Australia, Destination Guides

12 Best Beaches in Australia (2025): The Ultimate Aussie Beach Bucket List + Map

Australia has more beaches than any other country in the world, with more than 10,000 beaches from coast to coast. The best beaches in Australia include Whitehaven Beach, Wineglass Bay, Bondi, Burleigh and Cottesloe to name a few! After travelling around Australia from coast to coast, I’ve curated a list of the very best beaches in Australia, arranged by state to help you plan your … Continue reading 12 Best Beaches in Australia (2025): The Ultimate Aussie Beach Bucket List + Map

Genevieve Lauren8 Comments
Melbourne Travel Guide
City Guides, Melbourne

Melbourne Travel Guide: What to see, do & eat (2025)

Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world, and one of the most exciting cities to visit in Australia. Melbourne is often referred to as Australia’s capital of culture, food & sport, and manages to juggle these many titles all at once! I’ve lived in Melbourne for nearly a decade and have written this Melbourne travel guide to give you a brief … Continue reading Melbourne Travel Guide: What to see, do & eat (2025)

Genevieve Lauren40 Comments
Gertrude St in Fitzroy Melbourne
Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

Fitzroy Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Must Visit Neighbourhood

When most people talk about visiting Melbourne, they’re thinking of Fitzroy. Fitzroy is one of the “coolest” neighbourhoods in Melbourne, and is one of the best for experiencing the coffee culture, bars & restaurants and boutique shopping that Melbourne is so well known for. This Fitzroy neighbourhood guide includes the best things to see, do & eat in Fitzroy, including the Fitzroy Gardens, Bar Liberty, … Continue reading Fitzroy Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Must Visit Neighbourhood

Genevieve LaurenLeave a comment
ebor falls on waterfall way
Country NSW, North Coast NSW, Southern QLD Country, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: Waterfall Way Road Trip From Brisbane

Waterfall Way is one of the most beautiful scenic road trips in Australia, and yet it manages to fly under the radar! Waterfall Way is located in Northern New South Wales, and is a perfect 4-5 day trip from Brisbane. Our Waterfall Way Road Trip took us through Southern Queensland Country and into northern New South Wales, including Country NSW and North Coast NSW. Waterfall … Continue reading Itinerary: Waterfall Way Road Trip From Brisbane

Genevieve Lauren6 Comments
Wineglass Bay Tasmania
Australia, Destination Guides

The 25 Best Places in Australia to Visit (+ What To Do & Map)

Australia is an enormous and ancient country, with a dizzying array of experiences waiting for visitors. The best places in Australia to visit include the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Ocean Road, major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, world-class wine regions like the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills and Yarra Valley, and of course, the beaches of the Gold Coast, Byron Bay and the … Continue reading The 25 Best Places in Australia to Visit (+ What To Do & Map)

Genevieve LaurenLeave a comment
High Country Victoria

3 Days in High Country Victoria: Beechworth, Rutherglen & King Valley

This 3 day road trip itinerary for High Country Victoria includes the charming country towns of Beechworth & Rutherglen, King Valley & Rutherglen wineries, lovely country pubs & a few of the best stops on the Silo Art Trail. High Country is one of my favourite regions in Victoria – there is so much more to see & do than you could manage in a … Continue reading 3 Days in High Country Victoria: Beechworth, Rutherglen & King Valley

Genevieve LaurenLeave a comment
Melbourne in Summer at Brighton Bathing Boxes
Melbourne

Visit Melbourne in Summer: Weather, Best Things to Do & What’s On (2025)

Are you planning to visit Melbourne in summer? You’re in luck! Summer is a great time to visit Melbourne, as the city comes alive with Christmas festivities, the NGV’s Summer Blockbuster exhibition, the Australian Open, the Boxing Day Test and plenty of outdoor events & festivals. In this guide to visiting Melbourne in summer, I’ve included what to expect from the weather, the best things … Continue reading Visit Melbourne in Summer: Weather, Best Things to Do & What’s On (2025)

Genevieve LaurenLeave a comment
View from Mt Oberon in Wilsons prom
Islands & Beaches, Nature, Wilson's Prom

Highlights from 3 Days in Wilsons Promontory, Victoria

Hardly anyone from outside of Victoria has even heard of Wilsons Prom, yet it’s one of the most-loved destinations in the state. A genuine insider favourite, the vast national park nearly three hours’ drive east of Melbourne had been on my weekend wishlist for four years! On the AFL Grand Final long weekend one year, David and I finally had a chance to visit. It … Continue reading Highlights from 3 Days in Wilsons Promontory, Victoria

Genevieve Lauren4 Comments
Bendigo Most Charming Country Towns Australia
Australia, Country NSW, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges, Destination Guides, High Country Victoria, North Coast NSW, Southern QLD Country, Tasmania, Victorian Goldfields

The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

One of the greatest joys of travelling inland in Australia is discovering its charming country towns, with their heritage architecture, truly farm-to-table food and classic country hospitality. The best country towns in Australia to visit include Bendigo, Ballarat, Beechworth, Daylesford, Hahndorf, Rutherglen Ross & Montville, to name a few! While Australia’s islands, beaches and beach towns tend to get the most fame and glory, the … Continue reading The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

Genevieve Lauren9 Comments