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Australia is a destination of striking contrasts, where world-class cities, vast outback landscapes, ancient rainforests, and iconic beaches all exist within one country. Travelers are drawn here for its unique wildlife, laid-back lifestyle, and the sheer variety of experiences, from snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef to watching the sun set over Uluru. Whether you are interested in food and culture in Sydney and Melbourne, wine regions in South Australia, or remote natural beauty in Tasmania and the Northern Territory, Australia offers a trip that can feel both adventurous and deeply relaxing.
Key highlights include driving the Great Ocean Road, exploring the reefs and islands of Queensland, surfing or swimming along the Gold Coast, and discovering Aboriginal cultural heritage across the country. For practical travel tips, remember that Australia is enormous, so domestic flights are often the most efficient way to cover long distances. Seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere, and climate varies widely by region, so check local weather before planning. Book popular coastal destinations and major city stays in advance during peak periods, wear strong sun protection year-round, and allow extra time for nature-focused itineraries since many of the country’s best experiences are spread out.
The best time to visit Australia is in October and November, when travel popularity peaks and many regions enjoy pleasant spring weather, blooming landscapes, and excellent conditions for city sightseeing, coastal trips, and outdoor adventures. December is also a strong option for early summer energy, while January remains popular for beach travel, though it can be hotter and busier.
Next stop was Kalbarri National Park, a very beautiful national park. Along the coast, this national park is characterized by wonderful large rock formations and a lovely fauna...
Beach and Pinnacles Today we visited Nambung National Park, it was very beautiful. We visited the Pinnacles, which are masses of termite mounds ranging from small to giant that...
After most of my planned tours had to be cancelled due to the floods in Townsville, I was especially excited when I finally went to Fraser Island. For a day on the largest sand...
So my time in Sydney is limited.. yesterday I met up with Isa again, a girl I met months ago in Melbourne, and we went to the "Grounds of Alexandria" which are beautiful (though...
24th January 2019 - still Day 3 Song: Micar - This time it's my life So, the hourly writing on the blog is over - because: I've arrived! Hobart greeted me with beautiful...
My New Year's Eve this year was totally different than what I'm used to at home but still nice! Seeing the fireworks was amazing, gotta give that to Sydney, I've never seen such...
So I have spent 2 days here now and I must say I am thrilled! Yesterday we just walked/drived around a bit and I saw the first things - in the evening we went bar-hopping 🍷 🍺...
On the way from Kalbarri to Perth, we stopped in Port Gregory. It is a small town right by the sea. There is actually nothing to see here except a large lake with pink water....
Our accommodation in Cannonvale, near the famous Airlie Beach, was one of the best during the entire trip. The house, which is only 9 months old, is completely raised on stilts...
We got up just before 7 am on this day because a tour of the famous Blue Mountains near Sydney was planned for Wednesday. After breakfast, our extremely friendly and sympathetic...
In Melbourne we felt like we were back in civilization 😃 Despite having 4.6 million inhabitants, the city seemed relatively calm to us. Overall, we spent 5 nights here in an...
In the morning, we had a visit from the pink colleague on the terrace, and there was a kangaroo grazing nearby. Something special. Today we had a long drive to Esperance ahead...
On the Seychelles, my husband became a baker. Until then, I had no idea that these qualities were in him. So far, the children had only attested to him making the better...
Just before the border with the state of Queensland is the small but very well-known beach town of Byron Bay! A small, manageable place where the surf scene feels at home. The...
We continued on to Tin Can Bay for one night. There we fed and observed wild dolphins. The dolphins came to the beach. Due to an injured dolphin, who was being cared for by a...
The journey has now begun. As they say: a bad start makes for a good trip. I had to continue the journey to the airport from Zurich main station by tram. The extra 1st class...
Another famous waterfall is on our plan for today: Wallaman. The road there is long and goes back the same way. Cows roam freely here and like to stand in the middle of the...
20.40 Surfers Paradise, the Commander and Steve Bachmann had already left the country 36 hours ago to tan their abnormal gangsta bodies in Fiji :-) Now it was finally my turn to...
On the last day in Sydney, we checked off the last important tourist attractions. Our big tour started at Darling Harbour, then went through China Town to the Queen Victoria...
Nächster Halt war Port Macquarie. Unseren ersten Tag starteten wir mit einer etwas größeren Wanderung. Der Coastal Walk führte über zahlreiche Strände und ein bisschen durch den...
Spent the whole day hiking in the Blue Mountains (highly recommended) and chasing cockatoos. And because in Australia it's already around 25 degrees in the spring and not a...
On a very hot day in November (35°), we took a bus to the Koala Sanctuary near Brisbane. There, we could observe hundreds of koalas, and even take a photo with one. By the way,...
Perth is truly a city worth visiting! However, we can't recommend the Hop on Hop off bus route as much.. there is a huge selection of restaurants and shopping options, but also...
The highlight of the week was the trip to Woodman Point to go kitesurfing. We had great wind there and had a lot of fun on the water.
There's not much to say about this week. I started working again on the construction site, where I was in January. Otherwise, in addition to working, there was also surfing and...
We are sitting at the airport again and will spend a few hours on the plane. This time 4 hours + 30 minutes time difference. This is not a typo, here it really goes back half an...
Saturday / Sunday, 29th/30th October 2022 We use the weekend for a break, doing laundry, writing, sorting pictures... On Sunday, the extended family comes together again. And we...
These pictures were taken on my first day/night in the camper and that is supposed to be my home for the next six weeks. It was a pretty cool night but a good start at Moana Beach.
Some more pictures from Manly, Bondi Beach (coastal walk), the Australian Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art
The public transport system in Brisbane is absolutely brilliant! It doesn't cost a fortune and the trains🚃 and buses are punctual. But what I personally like the most is that...