Australian Adventure

Australian Adventure I spent an amazing 9 years living in Australia, and was lucky enough to live, work and holiday in various places including Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle (NSW), Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands. I have even been on a skiing holiday in Australia in ‘Bright’ ski fields, high up in the mountains in Victoria in the winter! So, you really can experience a diverse range of holidays in one country. If you are thinking of a trip ‘down under’ then there are some tips and things to consider especially when planning where to visit and essential things to do and see! Whether you are looking to spend 2-3 weeks or longer in Australia I would pick 2 or 3 cities to visit as a minimum with Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane the obvious ones if you want to stay on the east coast of the country. Or Perth, Alice Springs and Ayers Rock essential if you are doing the West and North. Internal flights are affordable and easy to get from one city and state to another. Sydney is a thriving, busy, modern city with so many amazing tourist sights to see including the Opera House, climbing the Harbour bridge and going to the fish markets near Pyrmont. I would definitely do the Coogee to Bondi coastal walk, stop at a coffee shop overlooking the beach for a flat white, then have a cocktail at the Bondi Icebergs bar at the end. A perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. If you are in Sydney over New Year then a good tip to be able to see the fireworks over the harbour bridge is by going to Balmain, it is a brilliant vantage point where everyone sets up from late afternoon with picnics, BBQ’s, cricket games, music and drink and at midnight the fireworks are outstanding, great atmosphere! Melbourne in contrast is much more laid back and has seasons (all 4 in one day sometimes, so be prepared!). You can spend a good day in the city shopping, then enjoy the bars and restaurants in St. Kilda and Port Melbourne in the evening, all easily accessible with Melbourne’s tram network! I also loved visiting the Far North Queensland for the great barrier reef trips and Whitsunday Islands, this is one of the most popular places Australians holiday! We have stayed at a couple of fantastic resorts for a relaxing holiday north of Cairns in Port Douglas that I can highly recommend. One of them is called Thala Beach Lodge, excellent accommodation and amazing food, also ’Treetops’ hotel is a good alternative. You will definately get to see plenty of Australian wildlife on your balcony in a morning. If you are thinking of a trip to Australia or Tasmania but you don’t know where to start then I would be happy to help and answer any questions, including recommending a suitable itinerary to fit with what you are looking to do, I have so many more things to tell you…..