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.
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).
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!
From Sydney’s spectacular harbour to Australia’s most famous beach town in Byron Bay, to the white sands of Jervis Bay beaches to fresh oysters along the Sapphire Coast, there is so much to discover in New South Wales! But there’s more to New South Wales (NSW) beyond Sydney and Byron Bay! With more than 1500 km of coastline and 900+ beaches, New South Wales rewards … Continue reading 10 Best Places in New South Wales to Visit
Victoria is one of the most jam-packed states in Australia, for charming towns, lovely beaches, wine regions & national parks. The best places to visit in Victoria are Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, the Mornington Peninsula, the Yarra Valley & the Grampians, just to name a few! Most travellers come to Victoria to visit Melbourne, the state capital and one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. … Continue reading The 11 Best Places to Visit in Victoria, Australia
The Grampians is one of the best regions to visit in Victoria, for a long weekend of embracing the great outdoors. The best things to do in the Grampians include visiting the best lookouts & waterfalls in Grampians National Park (Gariwerd), spotting kangaroos & emus, discovering the Grampians wine region and more! I’ve visited The Grampians three times on long weekends from Melbourne, spending 3-4 … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in The Grampians, Victoria
With a world-renowned cafe culture, vibrant neighbourhoods and a thriving cultural scene, Melbourne is one of the best cities to visit in Australia. If you’re planning your first trip to Melbourne, 3 days is the perfect amount of time for first time visitors to spend in Melbourne, and to experience the highlights of Australia’s second-largest city. I’ve lived in Melbourne for over a decade, and … Continue reading 3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2026)
Australia is one of the best countries for wine tourism in the world, with more than 65 distinct wine regions. From internationally renowned wine regions like the Barossa Valley, Yarra Valley and McLaren Vale to boutique wine regions like the Tamar Valley and Adelaide Hills, there are so many beautiful wine regions to explore in Australia! Australia’s best wine regions are in the southern half … Continue reading 10 Best Wine Regions in Australia: The Ultimate Guide for Travellers
Melbourne is internationally renowned for its Italian heritage & cuisine, and might just be the best city in the world for Italian food, outside Italy. If you’re planning a trip to Melbourne, dining at one of the city’s best Italian restaurants is an essential Melbourne experience. Whether you’re looking to splash out on a fancy meal at Grossi Florentino, scoring a hard-to-get reservation at trendy … Continue reading 25 Best Italian Restaurants in Melbourne: The Ultimate Guide (2026)
Bright is the gateway to High Country Victoria’s alpine region, and one of the most beloved holiday destinations in Victoria. After spend three days in Bright, it’s easy to see why! Perched on the Ovens River and surrounded by stunning alpine landscapes, Bright is all about wide open skies, fresh air and slowing down in some of the state’s most beautiful natural surroundings. Located 320km … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in Bright, High Country Victoria
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 & Montville, to name just a few! While Australia’s islands and beach towns tend to get the most fame and glory, the best … Continue reading The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia
The Great Ocean Road is the best scenic drive in Australia, and one of the country’s most famous travel destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches for 600km+ between Torquay and Port Fairy, and is home to famous sights like The Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park, beautiful waterfalls in Great Otway National Park and lots of laidback beach towns like Lorne, Torquay, Airey’s Inlet … Continue reading Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do
We recently spent a weekend in Airey’s Inlet, a tranquil coastal village on the Great Ocean Road. Airey’s Inlet is smaller and less touristed than busier tourist towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay, and this is one of its loveliest qualities. This was our third trip to the Great Ocean Road, but our first time staying in Airey’s Inlet. It was exactly the getaway we … Continue reading Airey’s Inlet Guide: Things to See, Do & Eat Along The Great Ocean Road