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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.
Popular travel destinations Australia
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.
Best travel reports from Australia
Tasmania: Port Arthur (Australia part 15)
Our first stop in Tasmania was in Port Arthur, where we visited one of the former penal colonies in the form of a museum.
Chasing waterfalls - Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa, Volcanic craters, Curtain Fig Tree, Lake Eacham / 02.11.2018
Our super nice and funny tour guide Jim (I know, I always say that people are cool and funny, but everyone here is just like that) greeted us this morning at 7:45 am at the...
Grampians (Australia Part 12)
Before heading towards Melbourne on the coast, we first went inland to 'The Grampians' national park. On the way to our hotel, we made a stop at the 'Reed Lookout'...
Adelaide (Australia part 8)
We arrived in Adelaide with the Ghan, where we were greeted by unusually cold temperatures (not even 20°C). After checking into our hotel room, we went on a guided tour of the...
The 12 that are only 9
Showering can be so nice. A 1x1 meter shower cabin and the shower curtain has no chance of sticking to your butt. No time limit (we had that at the last two places, once 3...
Buddha, Blowhole & Jenjo
Day 60 | Wollongong-Kiama-Gerringong | 20.10.2018 Hi everyone back home, Day 60 started and thus officially 2/3 of our journey starting in Singapore and campervan tour along...
Coober Pedy - In the Haze of Opals (The Ghan Part 3)
We visited Coober Pedy, which has become known for opal mining and is surrounded by numerous opal mines and claims.
Our 'return journey' through the Kimberley Region
On the way back from Broome to Darwin, we select individual highlights to stop at, partially drive on the Gibb River Road and partially on Highway 1, and make a longer relaxation...
Litchfield National Park (Australia Part 7)
On the way to Litchfield National Park, we stopped in the former mining town of Pine Creek, which seemed like a ghost town to us. In Litchfield National Park, we hiked to several...
Atherton Tablelands (Australia Part 2)
During the 'Day and Night Wildlife Tour', we explored the flora and fauna of the rainforest under expert guidance.
Beach walk and flying foxes
G'day, dear home, I'm reporting to you about our next rain-free day: Day 47: 07/10/2018 - Yamba After our cozy, rainy day in the camper, the sun finally peeked through our...
Dancing with the crocodiles
Only the early bird catches the worm or sees a crocodile. We are slowly getting used to the rhythm of life in Australia. 5:30 am is wake-up time, 6:20 am is when the bus leaves...
The mountain is calling
This must be how Reinhold Messner felt when climbing Mount Everest, like we felt when climbing Mirray-Outlook at 38 degrees. (Approximately the same steepness and distance as...
Ocean Grove to Apollo Bay - Road Trip Day 2
In the morning, we loaded all our stuff back into the car and headed to our first stop: Torquay. Torquay is mainly known for its surfers. That's why we made our first stop at...
Everything is just a matter of weight
3. Only travel day, from Cairns to Darwin. Every day starts with breakfast, so does ours. With a lot, and I mean a lot of food, because we still had so much in the fridge. So we...
Daintree Forest
I cannot claim to have been in the rainforest before. From Cairns it only takes about 2-3 hours, so I'm off and away. I took six days to drive from Cairns to Cooktown and back...
Sydney, car purchase and bad weather
About two years ago around this time, we got on a plane in Sydney and flew back to Frankfurt. I'm not sure why, but even back then I knew I would definitely come back here. I...
21. Australien - Ostküste
Der eigentliche Grund, dass Martje und ich uns die paar hundert Extrakilometer nach Cairns gegönnt haben, sind die dort regelmäßig ablegenden Tauchboote zum Great Barrier Reef...
Gold Coast: Beach, Surfing, and Good Music
I believe the past few days have been the most relaxed in weeks. Every day we sleep as long as we want, pack some food and our swimwear, and off we go to the beach or in another...
19. Australia - Alice Springs and the Desert
We have planned the following route for our campervan tour through Australia: Adelaide -> Alice Springs (Central Australia) -> Cairns -> Brisbane -> Sydney. On the...
Daintree Rainforest - Tag1+2, Walks and Beaches, Port Douglas
10th April. The day before, we drove all the way from Port Douglas to Cairns because we were signed up for a tour to the Atherton Tablelands. Since we had already been to this...
Port Douglas - Tag1-3; Reeftrip, drive to Cairns
Breakfast by the sea
Rainbow Beach mi amor ...
Hace tiempo que no hay mucho movimiento por aquí. Empecé el blog cuando vivía en plena selva tropical de Mission Beach, donde tenía mucho tiempo para relajarme, pensar y ser...
Perth, Chinese New Year, Rottnest Island, Quokkas and many long nights
G'day from Western Australia! We've already been in this beautiful, compact capital city of Western Australia for three weeks. Our accommodation is the Billabong Backpacker...
Sydney, 7 Days
We landed in Sydney on Monday morning. From the airport, we took an Uber to our Airbnb accommodation in the Petersham district. After that, we went to the supermarket for some...
The heaven on earth: Whitsundays and lots of chocolate
A warm welcome from tropical Queensland! It's been a week since we published our last blog. We experience so much here in one week that it's hard to capture it all in a single...