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!

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High Country Victoria

A Weekend in the King Valley & High Country Victoria

Victoria’s High Country is one of the best places in Victoria for a weekend getaway from Melbourne. High Country encompasses Victoria’s northeast, including the Alpine Region and the King Valley wine region. The region boomed during Australia’s Gold Rush in the 1850s and many of the towns in the area have been beautifully preserved, especially the largest, Beechworth. With so much to see & do … Continue reading A Weekend in the King Valley & High Country Victoria

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Destination Guides, Yarra Valley

11 Of The Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

The Yarra Valley is one of the most celebrated wine regions in Australia, and is one of the best day trips from Melbourne. If you haven’t experienced Australia’s wine country before, the Yarra Valley is a great place to start! There are more than 70 wineries in the region, dozens of which have cellar doors where you can do wine tastings. The best wineries in … Continue reading 11 Of The Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

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Adelaide Hills

The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

The Adelaide Hills wine region was one of the best surprises of our first trip to South Australia, so much so that we had to go back on our second! It’s a beautiful area, with scenic landscapes, dozens of award-winning, down-to-earth wineries and several lovely villages to explore. There are more than 60 wineries in the Adelaide Hills, and many of them are household names. … Continue reading The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

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City Guides, Gold Coast

The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide

The Gold Coast is one of the best places to visit in Australia. With dozens of pristine beaches, vibrant and distinctive neighbourhoods and three national parks on its doorstep, the Gold Coast is a must-visit for many first time visitors to Australia. Iconic beaches neighbourhoods like Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach and Coolangatta are just the beginning! This Gold Coast Travel Guide is designed for … Continue reading The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide

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Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges, Food & Drink, Nature

A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

The elegant spa town of Daylesford & the surrounding Macedon Ranges make a perfect day trip from Melbourne. On our first day trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges, David & I had brunch at a Macedon cafe, enjoyed a very short but rewarding hike to the Camel’s Hump Lookout on Mt Macedon, enjoyed some sunshine and live music while doing a cider tasting at … Continue reading A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

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Destination Guides, Mornington Peninsula

15 Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the most beautiful and most popular wine regions in Australia. Located in southeast Victoria, the Mornington Peninsula is fringed by beaches with crystal clear water, and filled with wineries, orchards, dairies and excellent restaurants. It’s easily one of the best day trips from Melbourne. The Mornington Peninsula Wine Region There are more than 200 wineries in the region, and … Continue reading 15 Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula

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Destination Guides, Food & Drink, Melbourne

15 of The Best Restaurants in Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia’s capital of food & dining, so picking the best restaurant in Melbourne to try on your visit can seem overwhelming. Luckily, it is very hard to go wrong. The best restaurants in Melbourne include world-renowned restaurants like Attica and Gimlet, glamorous fine dining in gorgeous surrounds like at Reine & La Rue and Grill Americano, and local favourites such as Carlton Wine … Continue reading 15 of The Best Restaurants in Melbourne

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Hobart

10 Best Things to do in Hobart in 2025 (+ Map & Tips)

Tucked away on the southeast coast of Tasmania, Hobart feels a world away from the mainland, in the best way possible.  The best things to do in Hobart include visiting Mona, shopping & grazing at the Salamanca Markets, exploring quaint Battery Point, visiting Lark Distillery’s cellar door, indulging in fresh Tasmanian seafood, and making day trips from Hobart to the Huon Valley, Peppermint Bay or … Continue reading 10 Best Things to do in Hobart in 2025 (+ Map & Tips)

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Jackalope: Staying at Australia’s most luxurious destination hotel

Jackalope is one of the most luxurious destination hotels in Australia, winning multiple awards when it opened in 2019 and attracting visitors from across the country and around the world. Easily the most sought after luxury weekend away from Melbourne, Jackalope is located on the Mornington Peninsula, which is just a 1 hour drive from Melbourne. We stayed at Jackalope for two nights, as part … Continue reading Jackalope: Staying at Australia’s most luxurious destination hotel

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Islands & Beaches, Mornington Peninsula

Safety Beach, Dromana: The Best Beach on the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula makes one of the best beach day trips or weekend getaways from Melbourne. One of the best beaches on the Mornington Peninsula is Safety Beach in Dromana, which has a pier, sparkling turquoise water, and a row of brightly coloured bathing boxes on the sand. We first visited with my Dad, on one of his first trips to visit us in Melbourne. … Continue reading Safety Beach, Dromana: The Best Beach on the Mornington Peninsula

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