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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.
Happy New Year 2020 🥳🥂🌌 We wish all loyal companions a healthy, new year! After deciding on December 23rd to cancel our booked accommodation due to the bushfires, we found...
Christmas without family is simply not Christmas for me. I enjoy every year spending time at home with close family, traditional mulled wine with my best friend on Christmas Eve...
Today we drove nearly 200 km along the coast to Port Macquarie in just two hours. This spot was a special request from Günter. We have moved into a new apartment here until...
Cooroy, our new home, is a small town, or rather a village, 2 hours north of Brisbane. Our apartment was located at the southern end on Crystal Street (you can also click on...
On the 2nd day of our arrival at the strawberry field, the real dirty work began. We arrived at the field at 6:30 in the morning and first had to choose a few trolleys. Large...
For four days now we have been on the road with our camper, which we lovingly named Hermy. We started in Cairns and have been exploring Australia's roads. I knew that they drive...
After the wonderful time in Indonesia, we arrived in Perth on March 1st at 11 a.m. First, I dragged Clara directly to an Aldi to buy her a SIM card because in Australia you need...
Friday 29th of November til Tuesday 3rd of December: Friday I arrived in Urunga in the afternoon. My lovely host Teresa picked me up to get me to Bellingen, which was good as a...
Road trip through the national parks Whoever thinks a road trip through Tasmania is boring is completely wrong...there is a Farmer's Letterbox Competition: ...
A conclusion after the halfway mark: Many beautiful impressions of a country where things are different from our own
Capricorn Caves and Isla Gorge - of caves and gorges in the Australian Outback
Canberra is the capital of Australia but only the eighth largest city. It is located in its own state: Capital Territory, 286 km southwest of Sydney and 669 km northeast of...
Our new home - mobile living has begun
With the rented car, we then went from Sydney to Melbourne, and from here to Tasmania. The road trip was just great! What was special about it? Driving on the left...
After enjoying Sydney a little bit, it drew us out into the wilderness :) Public transportation is super cheap here, so we went to the Blue Mountains National Park, about 2...
Yesterday we stayed at the campsite. So we didn't have to leave early for the first time, so we had a second breakfast 😅 The rest of the day was really...
05.10.19 - Alex The alarm clock rings at 06:15 am. It's been a long time since we had to get up so early - surprisingly, it's not that difficult for us. We don't make breakfast,...
First breakfast at the campsite. Something familiar again! The path to the jourama falls was a bit bumpy, but our super camper (of course, we at the wheel;) mastered it...
The alarm clock mercilessly rings at 6:30 am and I peel myself out of bed. I have to use the fantastic shower in this apartment again to wake up. After a quick breakfast at a...
After the first part of our road trip, we spent a very cozy week in Ballarat, where we spent a lot of time at our second home with Brian and Emma, cleaned Ponyo and gave it a...
24.06 - 26.06 Hahaha the island that Captain Cook's compass confused so much that he thought it was magnetic. Complete nonsense of course, but it has retained its name to this...
24.05 - 29.05 Byron Bay you have my heart! 'I wanna go surfing' Timo 'I loved Byorlin' Riel 'I wanna ride my bike up to the Beach, I am gonna riiiide (the waves) till I can't...
10th-13th May 2019 As fate would have it, we drove last night in the dark, even though we didn't drive to the sand dunes anymore. We just wanted to reach the free campsite, we...
16 - 19.05.19 'Those who lose dreaming are lost' ~ Aboriginal Australian saying And Sydney is the city of dreams. Ahh how I missed this city. So on Thursday evening, after a...
After I was lucky enough to have a decent swell on Monday and Tuesday and we were able to catch a few waves, unfortunately there was nothing to score on Wednesday. The wind was...
First and foremost, we visited Townsville to sell our car Karlchen. This is certainly easier in a slightly larger city than somewhere in the middle of nowhere, where we usually...
At the risk of repeating ourselves - another month has passed. March has brought us a lot of everyday life with work, cozy and fun evenings at home, where we amused ourselves,...
Another month has passed and it's time for an update. Besides our short vacation on Phillip Island, there were a few other highlights this month. At the beginning of February,...
Yes, today I went to Kuranda, to the 'Village in the Rainforest' as announced, and I can tell you: there is a lot of rainforest here :D I arrived around 10am with the...
29.01.2019 - 30.01.2019 - Day 8-9 Song: Nicos Santos - Oh Hello Yesterday I took the ferry from Kettering to Bruny Island. The journey took about 30 minutes and now I was...