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Vacation in Australia : Highlights & Travel Tips

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.

Best time to travel Australia

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.

All travel reports from Australia

29.01.2016 VIC-SA Border

the oldest German village in Australia Hahndorf, the oldest German village in Australia. As soon as you drive into the village, you can already see a large sign saying...

26.01.2016 Great Ocean Road, Day 3

Last day After having found a free campsite in the middle of nowhere last night after a long search, today we drove back to the Great Ocean Road. Unfortunately, there wasn't...

10.01.2016 Port Stephens

Sandboarding and beach day Port Stephens is known for its sand dunes where you can go sandboarding. We also had a nice beach here where we spent another beach day. We tried...

08.11.2015 Mission Beach

Regendwald am Strand auf dem Weg nach Townsville legten wir in Mission Beach eine Pause ein und aßen Wassermelone am Strand. Dieser Strand ist besonders, da der Regenwald direkt...

28.08.2015 Perth again

Gut angekommen in Perth, haben wir heute erstmal so richtig ausgeschlafen! Ein tolles Gefühl nicht mehr um 3 Uhr morgens aufstehen zu müssen :-D.Wir haben heute unser Auto noch...

27.08.2015 Bye Bye Northcliffe

ByeBye Northcliffe ByeBye little cottage Yesterday was our last day of work... it feels strange somehow. Today we cleaned up our little cottage, we will miss it a lot! We will...

Sydney 😍☀️🇦🇺

We are now in Sydney 12 days earlier than planned - the city of the world. 🗺 Due to the Easter holidays, there would have been no work for us for several days, so it wouldn't...

Palm beach 🏝

As announced, I was at the Palm Beach today and what can I say: I'm completely amazed, after a short 'hike' we had the most beautiful views up there - we had great weather, a...

Mackay (Queensland)

We were only in Mackay at the Holiday Park where you could cool off in the pool, and at a large shopping center. There, I shaved off my hair as it is getting hotter and it is...

01.05. Wallaman Falls 🇳🇿

This waterfall, at 268 meters, is the highest in all of Australia and was therefore worth a detour of approximately 2 hours for us. On the partially winding and very steep...

25.04. Port Douglas 🇦🇺

Today we flew from Melbourne to Cairns (3h flight). There we rented a car with which we will drive to Brisbane (total of 1800km). First, we made a stop in Port Douglas.

Alice in wonderland🐇

After we went to the markets at 5 in the morning, like every Saturday​ and Sunday, we used our free time to visit Cedar Creek Falls. To get there you have to walk along, across...

Australia, Brisbane

Dec 30, 2016 - Jan 1, 2017

20.11.2016: Surfers Paradise

In the middle of November, we went to the Gold Coast for a weekend. The holiday and party paradise mainly consists of hotels, clubs, and restaurants. Even the schoolies,...

Arrival in Brisbane

Thursday, 14th October 2022 After more than 19 flight hours, and feeling like almost two days of travel time, we arrived safely in Brisbane and were warmly welcomed by Helen and...

21.11.19 - Nullarbor Road Pt.3

Came across a quarantine check point today. You are not allowed to bring fresh fruit into South Australia since it’s declared as a “Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone”. Also came across a...

15/12/2015 first day off

first day off, a little fun is necessary Here's our first day off since we started working again. =) Tom and Michiel, two colleagues, told us about a nice internet cafe in town....

26.11.2015 Fraser Island, 3rd Day

Lake McKenzie Last morning, last day. Today we didn't spend much time on the beach. We haven't seen the highlight of Fraser Island yet (apart from the shipwreck). The Lake...

23.10.2015 Mataranka, Bitter Springs

Bitter Springs once again a 'secret tip' from two Australians. We have already seen natural thermal springs but the ones in Mataranka are supposedly the most beautiful. Since we...

16.10.2015 Swimming stop, Edith Falls

About 20 km behind Katherine are the Edith Falls. Since they were on the way, we stopped here again. It was a good place for a quick swim to cool down. We met Franzi and Benny...

Quokkas🐻

Finally, on Sunday, I actually went to Rottnest Island. I've been looking forward to this day for months because it means I finally get to meet the adorable little quokkas!!...

Tag 48: Hervey Bay - Noosa - Coolum Beach

Our last week was wonderful. We will carry the memories with us for a long time. Now we are heading towards Brisbane, from where our next flight departs tomorrow. We will make a...

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Down Under: Tag oas

After feeling like a thousand hours, Luzia finally arrived in Sydney. Despite orientation difficulties (thanks to Luzia's sat nav ;) ), we found ourselves at the airport. After...