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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Australia, Destination Guides

The 25 Best Places in Australia to Visit (+ 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 (+ Map)

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Destination Guides, Yarra Valley

The 15 Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

The Yarra Valley is one of the best wine regions in Australia, and is one of the best day trips or weekend getaways 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 Yarra Valley, dozens of which have cellar doors (tasting romos) where you can do wine … Continue reading The 15 Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

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Australia, Destination Guides

The 8 Best Cities in Australia to Visit

From sprawling metropolises to charming capitals, Australia has plenty of beautiful & exciting cities to tempt travellers. The best cities to visit in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Hobart, Fremantle, Adelaide & Perth. Most of the best cities in Australia to visit are on the east coast, but travellers will be rewarded for heading a little farther afield to less obvious spots … Continue reading The 8 Best Cities in Australia to Visit

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Adelaide Hills

The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

The Adelaide Hills wine region is one of the best wine regions in Australia, with more than 90 wineries and 50 cellar doors, many of which are household names in Australia and internationally recognised overseas. The elegant, cool-climate wines of the Adelaide Hills offer a surprising contrast to the warm-climate wines of the neighbouring Barossa Valley to the north, and McLaren Vale to the south, … Continue reading The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

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Mornington Peninsula

The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2025)

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 winery cellar doors … Continue reading The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2025)

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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 beachside neighbourhoods and three national parks on its doorstep. Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach and Coolangatta are just the beginning! This Gold Coast Travel Guide is designed for first time visitors, and visitors who haven’t spent much time on the coast recently – the … Continue reading The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide

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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. In this guide to the best areas to stay in Melbourne, I’ve included the best hotel and apartment options in each neighbourhood. Many of Melbourne’s trendy neighbourhoods outside … Continue reading Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

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Melbourne, Yarra Valley

Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival

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. We visited the Tesselaar Tulip Festival for their Dutch Weekend. My Mum was visiting … Continue reading Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival

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Australia, Destination Guides

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, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Tasmania and Brisbane. Summer in Australia is from December-February, and is a great time … Continue reading Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia in Summer (December, January, February)

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Brisbane, City Guides, Food & Drink

8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane

The best restaurants in Brisbane now include glamorous bar & grills, new-school Italian restaurants and buzzy riverside dining destinations. For twenty years, people have been talking about how Brisbane’s restaurant scene is changing, and these days it’s regarded as one of Australia’s great dining destinations. I’ve rounded up a short but selective list of the best restaurants in Brisbane, including SK Steak & Oyster, Agnes, … Continue reading 8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane

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