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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.

Best travel reports from Australia

Great Ocean Road

The name says it all: One can follow this road/highway along the Southern coast of Australia with quite a few stops. I have tons of pictures and can only give a quick glance at...

January 2020

Our year in review starts here ... (chronological)

20.12.19 - Sydney

Arrived in Sydney I slept. I slept as much as I can. Finally not to worry about the van anymore... After I left Tommy in Adelaide about 4 weeks ago he made his way down to...

19.12.19 - total car breakdown

Woke up early with a smell of burnt wood in my nose. Luckily no fires in sight so I made my way down the highway towards Sydney. It was a very hot day with more than 40 degrees....

Fraser Island 🏝

At 8:00 am we started with this vehicle towards Fraser Island. We didn't really know what to expect, as we had booked the trip with David in Cairns and he only told us that it...

Magnetic Island 🐨

Today, we took the ferry to Magnetic Island, very early in the morning. At 10 o'clock, we had our tour at the Bungalow Bay Koala Village, and the anticipation for the cute...

Bondi Beach

Today, we went to the beach one last time! We took a ferry trip to Bondi Beach. We will really miss the ocean...

Mossman Gorge

Today we continued to Daintree National Park, to Mossman Gorge. Here we could jump into the cool water and then take a walk through the rainforest.

Tag 155 - ecstatic

02.10.19 - Alex I manage to pass the night with work, videos, and podcasts. Around 06:00, I take a short nap and at 07:00, we pack our things and explore the lower floors for...

Rockhampton

Before heading to our destination today, we took a walk and explored the area in Agnes Water. After a few hours of driving, we arrived in Rockhampton - the beef capital of...

'The Little Penguin' - The smallest penguin.

Today we went to Penguin Island.

Let's get started

13.05.19 Hey and hello to everyone, welcome to Remy's journey through the fantastic land of OZ. If you are following this blog you'll be accompanying Timo, Lene and our beloved...

03/10/2016 Finally Back in WA

Finally, we are back in Western Australia! It's been almost a year since we stayed in this state. Unfortunately, this time there wasn't a cool big sign saying Welcome to Western...

25/01/2016 Great Ocean Road, Day 2

KOALA, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, etc. In the middle of the GOR, we finally saw our first wild koalas!!! =) That was sooo amazing. It was always a 'dream' to see a koala. On...

18/01/2016 Kiama, Hindu Temple

heading back towards Sydney.. no, not back into the city, but a little southeast of Sydney to the Royal National Park. Actually, this is 'just' a beach national park. When we...

01.11.2015 Banana farm, Atherton Tablelands, corrupt agency

Corrupt agency? Working in Walkamin Tonight we arrived in Atherthon or Walkamin at our accommodation for the job on the banana farm. First impression was very good, we have our...

11.09.2015 Nigaloo Reef, Cape Range National Park

relaxing The Ningaloo Reef can be called the little daughter of the Great Barrier Reef. From November to March, you can even see turtles hatch on some beaches here. We just...

08.08.2015 Salmon Beach, Farm work weeks 7+8

Weeks 7 and 8 of farm work, killer bees It's hard to believe that the last weeks of farm work are already beginning. We will definitely miss our little cottage here. The travel...

27.06.2015 Farmwork 2nd week

Farmwork week 2 The second week on the farm has passed and we are wondering that we have already been on the farm for two weeks :-D. The week flew by again and was quite...

02.06.2015 Residing in Perth, Scarborough

Residing in Perth Hello dear ones, it may take a while before we continue traveling, so it will also take a while before you see new entries here. We have decided to stay in...

12.05.2015 Busselton, driving on the beach

Our next destination was Busselton, where we strolled along a 2 km long bridge that jutted out into the sea. It was a wonderful day, but unfortunately we didn't see any sharks...

The journey continues to Bunbury and Busselton.

23.04.2019 Videos: https://youtu.be/QTOLxPQkkWk https://youtu.be/w3dH5_xsRHs

Exploring Kings Park.

13-17-04-2019 15-04-2019: No pictures. Went to the library and completed my resume independently. I didn't want to wait for others anymore. In the evening, I had to change...

New Adventures: Learning the Art of Surfing.

02.-06.04.2019 02.04.2019: Not a single photo taken. It was not a spectacular day. I played in the garden with the dog. Otherwise, the American Blair joined as another...

Agnes Water (26th-28th of December 2018)

We had no other choice but to take the bus to Agnes Water at 3:30am. Accordingly early, after a good 4 hours drive, we arrived in Agnes Water. After we arrived at the hostel, we...

Bowen (14-15 December 2018

From the 14th to the 15th of December, we were in Bowen. When we arrived around 9:30 am, we leisurely made our way towards the Airbnb accommodation. We had to walk for about an...

Melbourne (31st Oct. - 2nd Nov. 2018)

Our unfortunately last stop in Australia is Melbourne. It is the capital of the state of Victoria and is the second largest city in the Australian continent with nearly 5...

Just Doing Nothing

Just doing nothing? Is it actually possible? When was the last time I did nothing? It seems like a long time ago because I can't really remember. Long sleep-ins and...

04.05. Withsunday Islands 🇦🇺

Today we went to the 'Withsunday Islands' by speedboat. The special feature of these islands is their long white sandy beaches and rainforests. On one island there was a 7...

18. Australia - Farewell to Martje's Family - Towards the Outback

Today we said goodbye to Louisa, Ingrid, and Eckard, Martje's Australian family branch, and with that, we also bid farewell to our beloved home in Little Hampton near Adelaide....