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

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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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Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

Carlton Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Little Italy

Carlton is one of Melbourne’s most historic neighbourhoods & a must-see for visitors. In this Carlton neighborhood guide I’ve rounded up the best things to do and the best restaurants, bars & cafes in Carlton. Whether you’re exploring Melbourne’s Little Italy on Lygon Street, checking out the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building or dining at one of the best restaurants in Melbourne, there … Continue reading Carlton Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Little Italy

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Victorian Goldfields

10 Best Things to do in the Goldfields: Bendigo, Ballarat & beyond (2024)

The Goldfields is one of the most charming regions of Victoria and easily one of the best day trips or weekend getaways from Melbourne. The best things to do in the Goldfields include visiting the beautifully-preserved major towns of Bendigo & Ballarat, spending a wine-filled weekend at Heathcote on show, visiting the Bendigo Art Gallery and stepping back in time at Sovereign Hill. Surrounding Bendigo … Continue reading 10 Best Things to do in the Goldfields: Bendigo, Ballarat & beyond (2024)

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Australia, Destination Guides

25 Of The Best Beaches in Australia (2024)

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 to Wineglass Bay, Bondi to Cottesloe, and dozens of others – and with thousands of beautiful beaches to discover all over Australia, competition is fierce! The best part about so many of the best beaches in Australia … Continue reading 25 Of The Best Beaches in Australia (2024)

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The Most Beautiful Spots on the Great Ocean Road
Destination Guides, Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do

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 and Apollo … Continue reading Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do

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Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula Girls Weekend: Alba Hot Springs, Wine-ing & Dining

Filled with wineries, dotted with hot springs & fringed by beaches and coastal hikes, the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect girls weekend destination, year-round. A group of girlfriends and I took our friend Erin away to the Mornington Peninsula for the weekend, to celebrate a milestone birthday. We rented a beautiful 4 bedroom house in Rye, and spent 24 hours visiting the new Alba Hot … Continue reading Mornington Peninsula Girls Weekend: Alba Hot Springs, Wine-ing & Dining

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Melbourne Travel Guide
Destination Guides, Melbourne

20 of The Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors

Melbourne is one of the most exciting cities to visit in Australia, famous for its laneways & hidden bars, cafe culture and thriving arts & entertainment scene. There is so much to see & do in Melbourne that planning what to do in Melbourne can be overwhelming for first time visitors! The very best things to do in Melbourne include visiting the NGV and the … Continue reading 20 of The Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors

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Destination Guides, Melbourne

Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

Planning a trip to Melbourne? Finding the best area to stay in Melbourne will help you get the most out of your trip to the city, especially as Melbourne is famous for its dynamic and eclectic neighbourhoods. The best areas to stay in Melbourne include the Melbourne CBD, Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, Southbank and St Kilda, depending on the type of trip you’re planning. I’ve lived … Continue reading Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

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Mornington Peninsula, Nature

Cape Schanck: The Mornington Peninsula’s Most Beautiful Short Walk

The Cape Schanck & Pulpit Rock Walk is one of the most beautiful hikes I’ve done in Victoria, and one of the shortest. Just over an hour’s drive south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula, Cape Schanck is perfect as a day trip from Melbourne or as part of a weekend on the Mornington Peninsula. The walk to Pulpit Rock along Cape Schanck is 2.1km , with an … Continue reading Cape Schanck: The Mornington Peninsula’s Most Beautiful Short Walk

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Heathcote Goldfields Victoria
Victorian Goldfields

Heathcote on Show: A Winter Wine Weekend in the Goldfields

Every winter, the charming Goldfields town of Heathcote becomes a hotbed of activity for the annual Heathcote on Show wine festival. Dozens of winemakers from across the Heathcote wine regio take over more than 20 venues in the centre of town, making the main street of Heathcote a one-stop shop for some of the best wines in the country. Heathcote on Show is held on … Continue reading Heathcote on Show: A Winter Wine Weekend in the Goldfields

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Perth, Travel Itineraries, Western Australia

Itinerary: 3 Days in Perth for First Time Visitors (Perth, Rottnest & Fremantle)

For first time visitors to Western Australia, 3 days in Perth is the perfect amount of time to experience the best of Perth & surrounds, including Rottnest Island and Fremantle. I’ve visited Perth twice, and have loved seeing more of this inviting corner of Western Australia. With 3 days in Perth, you have enough time to spend one day exploring the city and it’s famous … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Perth for First Time Visitors (Perth, Rottnest & Fremantle)

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