Australia

The land down under. Australia has so much to offer: stunning beaches, venomous snakes, endless deserts, venomous snakes, vibrant cities, ven– ok you get the idea. Sadly I was there in February which is storm/jellyfish season up in Queensland which changed my plans slightly. With about 3 weeks there, I barely scratched the surface, but hopefully there's something of interest to you here.

Highlights

The Great Ocean Walk

Uluru

Sydney

Itinerary

Sydney (4 nights)

1 hour 20 minutes

Melbourne (2 nights)

1 hour (to Geelong)

2 hours 30 minutes

Apollo Bay (6 nights)

2 hours 30 minutes (to Geelong)

1 hour (to Melbourne)

1 hour 20 minutes

Sydney (5 nights)

3 hours 35 minutes

Uluru (2 nights)

3 hours 35 minutes

Sydney (2 nights)

Apollo Bay

I was ticking off a bucket list trek down near Apollo Bay. A lot of people do the Great Ocean Drive which is a scenic drive along the coast. The Great Ocean Walk is a 110km trek that follows a similar route. The views were spectacular and it really did feel like the wilderness (I only bumped into a handful of people over the 5 days). I managed to spot a koala, kangaroos, wallabies, an echidna and many deadly snakes. You finish the trek by The Twelve Apostles which you can drive to if you don't fancy some serpentine company.

Do

Great Ocean Walk, The Twelve Apostles

Eat

Stay

YHA Apollo Bay Eco

Uluru

It's one hell of a detour, but if you have the time and budget I would really recommend heading into the Outback for Uluru and the lesser-known Kata Tjuta. Ideally go for two nights, that way you'll have two dusks and two dawns (which are the only times you'll be able to walk around because of the heat). You can do one sunrise and one sunset at each site. The nature is so unique and it's also a great place to learn more about indigenous Australian culture.

Do

Uluru, Kata Tjuta

Eat

Stay

Sails in the Dessert

Sydney

I was lucky enough to be staying with my sister in Sydney so I wasn't doing as much exploring as I usually would. There's plenty to keep you busy here though! I, along with probably everyone else who visits, would say the best thing about Sydney is its beaches. It probably has a claim to best beaches of any city on Earth.

Do

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Bondi to Coogee coastal path, Bondi Beach, Coogee Beach, Wattamolla Beach, Newtown, The Rocks

Eat

Stay