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).

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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!

Mornington Peninsula beach at Portsea
Mornington Peninsula

The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2024)

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the best places to visit in Victoria, especially on a day trip or weekend trip from Melbourne. Fringed with beaches and filled with hot springs, luxurious hotels and world-class wineries, the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect spot for a dreamy getaway. There is so much to see & do on the Mornington Peninsula, from visiting jaw-dropping cellar doors like … Continue reading The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2024)

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Destination Guides, Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda: Melbourne’s Iconic Beach Neighbourhood

Seaside St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s most iconic neighbourhoods. A magnet for tourists and locals alike, especially during Melbourne’s long summer days, visiting St Kilda is one of the best things to do in Melbourne for first time visitors. Come to St Kilda for its relaxed, bohemian atmosphere, historic landmark architecture like Luna Park, the St Kilda Sea Baths & the Palais Theatre, and … Continue reading 15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda: Melbourne’s Iconic Beach Neighbourhood

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Brisbane

Itinerary: 3 Days in Brisbane For First Time Visitors (2024)

If you’re planning a trip for 3 days in Brisbane for first time visitors, you’re in the right place! I grew up in Brisbane and return several times a year, and have used this experience to design a 3 day itinerary for Brisbane that includes a balance of the best things to do in Brisbane, the best sights & activities, and some of Brisbane’s best … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Brisbane For First Time Visitors (2024)

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Yarra Valley

10 Best Things to Do in Warburton: The Yarra Valley’s Best Kept Secret

Tucked away in the hills of the Yarra Ranges, charming Warburton is one of the Yarra Valley’s best kept secrets. Surrounded by the lush mountain ash of Yarra Ranges National Park, the former Gold Rush town is a true oasis of calm and serenity, within easy driving distance of Melbourne. The best things to do in Warburton are the foundations of the good life: embracing … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in Warburton: The Yarra Valley’s Best Kept Secret

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City Guides, Melbourne

Melbourne Travel Guide: What to see, do & eat (2024)

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 (2024)

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Melbourne, Yarra Valley

Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival is an annual flower festival in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne. Every September & October, the Tesselaar Tulip Farm bursts into bloom more than a million colourful tulips, and attracts thousands of visitors for four weeks of flower festival splendour. After living in Melbourne for nearly a decade, I visited the Tesselaar Tulip Festival … Continue reading Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)

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Destination Guides, Melbourne, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2024)

If you’re planning a trip for 3 days in Melbourne for first time visitors, there can be an overwhelming number of things you’ll want to see, do and eat in one of Australia‘s greatest cities. Planning a 3 day itinerary can seem impossible, which is why I’ve designed what I think is the perfect itinerary for 3 days in Melbourne. I’ve lived in Melbourne for … Continue reading 3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2024)

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East Coast Tasmania, Launceston & North, Tasmania, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Tasmania: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet, Launceston & The Tamar Valley

Wineglass Bay in Tasmania is famous for being one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and has long been high on my travel wishlist. Located in Freycinet National Park on the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania, we visited in September on a 3-day trip to Tasmania from Melbourne. We built our 3 day itinerary around visiting Wineglass Bay & Freycinet, with some time spent … Continue reading 3 Days in Tasmania: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet, Launceston & The Tamar Valley

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Australia

Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia in Summer (December, January, February)

If you’re planning a trip to Australia in summer, this itinerary for 2 weeks in Australia will help you plan your trip around the best destinations to visit in Australia in summer. In two weeks, you can visit some of the most beautiful places in Australia, including Sydney, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Tasmania and Brisbane. Summer in Australia is from December-February, and is a great … Continue reading Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia in Summer (December, January, February)

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Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches, Nature, Queensland, Townsville, Travel Itineraries, Whitsundays

Itinerary: One week in Queensland from Whitsundays to Cairns

Queensland’s tropical north is home to some of the most spectacular natural wonders in Australia, making it the perfect place to discover the tropics. This itinerary for 1 week in Queensland from Whitsundays to Cairns includes the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation, to name just a few! I travelled with my best friend Chloe on this trip, and we … Continue reading Itinerary: One week in Queensland from Whitsundays to Cairns

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