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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.
November 17 - North-west coast of Australia: Darwin, Kakadu NP, Edith Falls
Not far from the Ningaloo Reef is Shark Bay, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its diverse wildlife. One famous place in Shark Bay is Monkey Mia, where dolphins...
Another zoo 😃, but the weather doesn't give us many other chances, we had to skip museums 😉. On the way north to Townsville, we stumbled upon this zoo, after a short rain...
After the end of my Westcoast trip, I stayed in a hostel in Fremantle for a few days, the officially 'hippest city in Australia'. And I was immediately blown away! The whole...
On 22.09.2017 we arrived in Broome. We went straight to Cable Beach, the landmark of Broome. Like on many beaches in Australia, it is common here to drive directly to or on the...
Von dem Ort Kununurra aus wollten wir die beruehmt-beruechtigte Gibb River Road nach Derby an der Westkueste fahren. Diese fuehrt 660 km durch die Kimberley, eine Region in...
It's been almost two months since I last wrote, it's slowly time again! In my defense: I didn't have WiFi on the road and certainly no time to write! ;-) After quitting my job,...
12/10/17 - 15/10/17 Hier gibt es leider nicht viele Bilder, da wir in Cairns nicht mehr viel gemacht haben, sondern mehr oder weniger nur auf unseren Weiterflug nach Bali...
Having set off early in the morning, we tackled the 700 km journey. After only 2 stops, as there was nothing else, we were very happy to have reached Exmouth. After getting...
Actually not worth mentioning the flight there you might think, only 1.5 hours, but more happened than on the other 3 flights 😬 One after the other, set the alarm, got up,...
Here we go - the sun is shining, we're going to the beach. Got tickets for the bus, by the way, it's awesome here, bought an OPAL card, loaded it with 10 dollars and it's valid...
From Townsville, we continued to Bowen for one night. On the way there, we took a short detour to Horseshoe Beach Bowen and visited the Lookout Point Flagstaff Hill to spot...
This morning we took an old gold miner's train from the Freshwater Train Station through the jungle to Kuranda. It was our daughter's first train ride and she was more than...
14/09/17 - 17/09/17 Unfortunately, there's not much to tell here because there's not much to do except for lying on the beach or going out for a party 😀 But the city is...
Our day started very early today, at 6 o'clock the night was over. We packed up our camp and drove to the nearby Wild Life Habitat in Port Douglas. The habitat is a fenced area,...
Fashion level: Super cool!
After three weeks of searching, I finally got a job offer as a housekeeper/waitress/hostess at a 'Luxury Outback Resort' through a backpacker job agency. The 'Bamurru Plains'...
A few days later, all the girls except Nadja continued on their journey. After a farewell party, the girls continued in the morning and for us (Nadja, Flo, Chris, Robb, and me)...
After the paths of the Ingelheim Connection had separated at Brisbane airport, I headed towards Robina on the Gold Coast to visit the Commander aka Dominik Mattes Arnold. As I...
12.06.17 Bowen After saying goodbye to the two guys, we treat ourselves to a day at the beach. The weather is beautiful, the sun is shining, and the water is nice and warm. We...
Last weekend was the highlight of the year in Darwin - the V8 Supercars series had their race in Darwin. Lots of tourists are now in the city. The special thing about the race...
View of Rockhampton
Last weekend we started our 'trial' road trip. We were invited by Patrick's work mate Dave to go fishing for the weekend. So we had the perfect opportunity to try out our car...
17.05.-18.05.2017 In Adelaide we quickly refill our supplies and head towards Grampians National Park. We spend the night at a rest stop next to a highway and sleep better than...
Finally we are able to write again... In the past few days we have been busy with work and visiting the market, and in the evening we were too tired to write. On Sunday, April...
Hello dear ones, so that you can follow our previous route, the previous stops were: Sydney Port Stephens Port Macquarie Nambucca Heads and next we are heading to Coffs Harbour...
During my parents' visit to Australia for the past 2.5 weeks, we naturally did many enjoyable activities together. One of them was a trip to Springbrook National Park, which is...
RAC, the Yellow Angels in Australia...
The sad and almost funny thing about it is the fact that I THOUGHT I WAS super prepared for the job search in Australia...
The weather today was very changeable with showers. Therefore, this morning I decided to make my way to the Australian Museum. It wasn't far from my hostel, I only needed to...