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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.
After visiting Kalgoorlie it is time for us to head from Western Australia to South Australia via the Nullarbor. The Nullarbor starts officially at Norseman, so Stuart wanted to...
After the colder days on the coast, it is time to head back inland to Kalgoorlie to explore the town and area around. On the drive towards Kalgoorlie we were surprised by a...
From Perth, we now headed to the southwest corner of Australia. The first stop was Busselton with a jetty that stretches 1.8 km into the sea. Shortly after, we reached Cape...
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 It had been raining on and off during the night, sometimes heavily, with strong winds. But the tent held up well. The area around us turned into a...
Wildflowers in Lesueur National Park
After a couple of days at the west coast, it is time for a detour to the Western Australia Outback, more precisely to the 'Uluru of Western Australia' Walga Rock.It is about 5h...
Blauer Himmel, viel Sonne und ein relativ warmer Tag sind ideale Bedingungen, um den südlichen Teil der Kalbarri-Küste zu erkunden. Nachdem wir einige bunte Vögel in unserem...
On our second day we drove at first to Babbage Island to visit the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage, the Carnarvon Lighthouse Museum and the one mile jetty. Well, Stuart enjoyed...
After a couple of quiet days in Karratha we leave for the Karijini National Park staying in Tom Price for some days of walking and exploring the park. On the drive there you...
Manning Gorge
Leaving Ellenbrae Station Stuart was a bit sad, because of the very nice campground and the lovely scones they are offering. Nevertheless, Stuart was very much looking forward...
As the days get really hot in the Litchfield National Park, we decided for an early start despite the cold in the morning. First stop was the Florence Falls, where a short walk...
Time to leave Kings Canyon for another couple of days in Alice Springs. To have some diversion, we decided to drive the Ernest Giles road, about 100 km gravel back to the Stuart...
Early start to get in time to Etty Bay Beach to watch the Cassowary on its morning walk looking for breakfast, picking up fruits and seeds, wandering on the beach and then back...
For a day packed with lookouts, walks, lakes, trees and drives we had an early start heading to Rusty´s Market in Cairns for breakfast, stocking up fruits & vegs and mainly...
After landing safely, we were greeted once again with the phrase: 'Were you in China in a past two weeks?' On the way to customs, Manu immediately spotted the winner of the...
Hey Guys! unseren Tag starteten wir gestern mit ausschlafen. Wir lernten am Vorabend noch ein deutsches Paar kennen, welches dann mit uns zusammen gefrühstückt hat. 🥖 Danach...
The Nullarbor Plain is a treeless steppe landscape and a popular route for road trips as the road passes through some beautiful viewpoints. The Eyre Highway starts in the town...
Yayyy, this morning our day started like any other, with breakfast. However, today we had pancakes, which definitely tasted better than the usual breakfast offered by the...
The past few days have been exciting. Why? ... about a week ago we decided to book a tour to Whitsunday Island. We have heard and read a lot about it and now we want to...
17.01.20 Our first destination is Sydney. The decision was made quickly, but choosing the route was a bit more difficult! We gave up the original plan to make a stopover in...
17th - 19th December 2019 What a beautiful two days we had again? Emilia had this week off and showed us one of her favorite places in Tasmania! But from the start, we started...
Today, we drove 267 km south to Tilligerry Habitat in Nelson Bay in search of wild koalas. We will be staying here for a night as well. On the highway near Port Stephens, we...
So, Koh Lipe was beautiful, as far as the sea is concerned. The island itself is very small, everything is within walking distance. But as I said, everything is built up. We...
On September 6th, we start working in the greenhouse. First, we will receive training on picking (just like with strawberries, plump and red is the preferred appearance ^^),...
One last blog entry with a grateful conclusion
The pre-Christmas time in Sydney offers clouds and lots of glitter and sparkle in the streets
When we picked up Hermie, we noticed that he is no longer the youngest and not in the best condition. However, due to the leaky windows and doors, he caught a nasty cold in the...
10/12/2019 After the long birthday weekend, it was time to explore Tasmania, so we set off by car to Bruny Island. After about half an hour, we arrived in Kettering, where the...
To get an overview of the polarizing and forever young city of Brisbane and to learn a bit about it, we decided to take a sightseeing boat tour. A very good...