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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE AUSTRALIA

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Australia is an amazing country to visit and well worth the effort to travel here. As well the Australian people are friendly and welcoming. If you want to experience a country that is unique and fascinating as well as relaxing then Australia should be on your list.
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WHAT TO EXPECT

Language: English is the only language spoken in the home for close to ~73% of the population. The next most common languages spoken at home are: Mandarin (~3%) Arabic (~2%).

Currency: Australia’s national currency is the Australian dollar (AUD).

Plugs: The plugs in Australia have two flat metal pins shaped live a “V” and some may contain a third flat pin in the centre. 

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When to Go: The best time to visit Australia is September and October, when it’s often still warm enough to hit the beach in the southern states, it’s cool enough to tour Uluru, and the humidity and rains have not come to Cairns (although it will be very hot by Oct).
Shell Beach (Shark Bay)

DAY 1 - 9 WESTERN AUSTRALIA

PERTH – 3 days

There are few things to do in and around Perth like spend a lazy afternoon in Kings Park and Botanic Garden , catch an Indian Ocean beach sunset, take a stroll around Elizabeth Quay or enjoy a walk or picnic along the picturesque Swan River foreshore.

Perth is also home to crystal clear water and glistening white sand. I suggest to spend at least one day chilling at the beach on a holiday here: Cottesloe Beach (20min away from Perth city) is wildly popular due to its laid-back surf culture and clear aqua waters, and nearby pubs and restaurants to grab a bite or beer. Don’t miss out on a Sunday Session at the Ocean Beach Hotel (OBH), for those that like a drink with new friends. City Beach is a fantastic beach for surfers with constant strong waves year round.

Kings Park is not only one of the top tourist attractions in Perth – it’s incredibly popular with locals too! It’s also famous due to the fact that it houses the Western Australian Botanic Garden and has over 400 acres of protected bushland right next to the city.

I recommend to book the city tour here where you will get to enjoy not only Botanic garden but also scenic views during a coastal drive, a trip to the beach as well as an opportunity to have lunch at a winery.

Check out the Fremantle Markets , the most famous market in Western Australia. It offers fresh and local produce, handcrafted souvenirs, clothing, delicious meals and an eclectic atmosphere of over 100 years of culture and heritage.

Address: South Terrace &, Henderson St

Opening hours: Friday from 9 AM – 8 PM, Saturday – Sunday from 9 AM – 6 PM

Last but not least, get a selfie with a Quokka on Rottnest Island: a short ferry ride away from Perth is the beautiful Rottnest Island, which is an amazing day trip from Perth you can do. But what has made Rottnest Island really famous in the last few years is its native population of Quokkas : cute creatures wander the island and are extremely friendly. I don’t recommend feeding them as they are wild animals still, but they are so cute that you can’t help but want to take a pic with them.

Book your Rottnest Island tour here.

NAMBUNG NATIONAL PARK

Home to the famous Pinnacles Desert, 2 hours drive north of Perth, Nambung National Park is one of Western Australia’s most unique natural attractions. This unusual National Park is composed of beach and sand dunes and extends inland from the Indian Ocean coast. The park is well known for the ‘Pinnacles’, a region of curious limestone pillars that rise out of the sand to a height of 13 feet.

Click here for tours and tickets!

Pinnacles desert, Nambung

KALBARRI – 2 days

The distance from Perth to Kalbarri is about 600km, which makes it a long six to seven-hour drive. The road is pretty straight and in good condition so it’s not a difficult drive. However, there are things to see along the way and I recommend stopping for the night. Geraldton or Jurien Bay are good places to stay.

Kalbarri is a small township on the coast, home to one of the most spectacular national parks in Australia.Kalbarri weather is similar to a Mediterranean climate: hot and dry in summer and milder in winter with some heavy rain at times.

The National Park is the main attraction in Kalbarri and I thoroughly recommend you dedicate a couple of days to visit it. The gem of Western Australia’s Coral Coast is over 180,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, deep gorges and stunning photo opportunities. There are two sides to the park: the coastal park is where you will see the stunning Kalbarri cliffs.

Park fees apply, they’re about $15 per vehicle.

Kalbarri Inland Park is the famous part of Kalbarri National Park , known for its deep gorges, delightful lookouts and wildflowers.

There is no water available in the park, so you will need to carry your own and have plenty of it. Hiking early in the morning is highly recommended to avoid to hottest of the day… In fact, some trails even close after 7am…

The most famous icon of the inland park is Nature’s Window and a Western Australia road trip wouldn’t be complete without a souvenir photo. The “window” overlooks the Z-bend gorge and is very popular so you may need to wait your turn.

Another spectacular lookout is the Ross Graham and Meenarra Hill.

I explored the coastal park at sunset and also during the day. It’s worth visiting several times if you can in order to get the different colours setting on the cliffs. The cliffs are rugged and spectacular, with colours ranging from dark red to golden in the evening sun.

MONKEY MIA DOLPHIN (Shark Bay) – 2 days

Before arriving in Monkey Mia bay, have a break and stop your car at Shell Beach , one of only a handful of beaches in the world to be made up of solely of shells.  You won’t find a grain of sand in sight!  The beach is made up of trillions of tiny white shells all from one type of animal.  The tiny Coquina Shell also known as the Hamelin Cockle, only live in the same hypersaline waters as the stromatolites in Hamelin Pool.  There is a distinct lack of predators in this salty water hence the abundance of one species.   Trillions of the tiny shells have accumulated up to 10 metres deep forming a beach stretching 120 kilometres.

The beach is located on Shark Bay Road, 45 kilometres from the town of Denham or 84 kilometres from the North West Coastal Highway.  Shell Beach is easily accessible by two-wheel drive.

There is no entrance fee for Shell Beach.

The last destination is Monkey Mia, famous for its wild dolphin experience, with red sand dunes and white sandy beaches. Apart from dolphins you may see dugongs, sharks, rays, turtles and a variety of fish in the water. Beside the water you are likely to meet pelicans(look  my picture) and emus.

Things to do:

– Meet the dolphins

– Aboriginal cultural tours

– Set sail on a catamaran cruise and visit the Ocean Park Aquarium

Back to Perth I recommend to spend one night in Geraldton as it’s a long trip back!

Day 10 - 14 KANGAROO ISLAND

HOW TO GET TO KANGAROO ISLAND

You can either fly to Kingscote or go by ferry from Cape Jervis. The island can easily be explored as a self-drive with a rental car, or through a guided tour from Adelaide. If you drive, make sure to keep your car tank full, as you might drive a while before finding a gas station. Avoid driving at night to prevent from hurting the wildlife.

The top tourist attractions on Kangaroo are for sure the kangaroos / wallabies and the koalas but also, all along the coast you’ll find secluded swimming spots; Stokes Bay and Emu bay are perfect places to put up an umbrella, lay out a towel and let the hours pass-by undisturbed.

Here the top list of things to do:

ADMIRALS ARCH

One of the most impressive and unusual natural landmarks as it took thousands of years of erosion to create this distintive rock. You can take an easy walk on a boardwalk around the cliff face. This leads you to a viewing platform overlooking the arch. The arch is sculpted by weathering and erosion from the sea over thousands of years.

REMARKABLE ROCKS

No visit to Kangaroo Island is complete without an excursion to Remarkable Rocks. Not only will you get to see one of the island’s most mesmerising natural wonders, but you can learn more about the fascinating geology that characterises the area and tells the story of Australia’s lengthy, rich past.

This is an unusual granite boulders were shaped by the rain and wind for over 500 million years.

HANSON BAY SANCTUARY

Here you will spend your entire day visiting and watching the koalas at your own pace. Throughout the 5,000-acres, you can expect to see an array of native Australian species like koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, possums, and echidnas. There is a koala walk open every day, too, so you can get up close and personal with these cute critters. Birdwatching is a popular activity here as well, with vibrant species like blue wrens, scarlet robins, black cockatoos, crimson rosellas, and crescent honey-eaters calling the region home.

The sanctuary offers plenty of tours so you can make the most of the animal-viewing opportunities, including nocturnal tours where you can catch a glimpse of the creatures that only come out at night.

SEAL BAY

After koalas, kangaroos and emu, it’s time to visit the Seal Bay , the only place in Australia where you can enter a wild colony of Australian Sea Lions and watch them living their authentic lives with each other (look the below video).  You really have chance to get up close with these little guys. When you will arrive at the Seal Bay center , you book a guided tour as the Sea Lions are not domesticated , with no cages.

Seal Bay

THE CAVES OF KELLY HILL

If you are interested in unusual underground formations, the caves of Kelly Hill offer exploration opportunities. For the bold and inquisitive there are also adventure caving tours that take you crawling through the underground maze. Or you may like to go bush walking to appreciate the diverse landscapes above ground and take advantage of the picnic facilities.

During extreme weather events the park may be closed for guests safety. Visit this website for further details.

The caves of Kelly Hill

DAY 15 - 19 ULURU & KINGS CANYON

AYERS ROCK OR ULURU?!

Welcome to the Red Centre and Australia’s spiritual heartland. Uluru is the perfect setting for an adventure in the Outback.

CURIOSITY: Australia’s most famous natural landmark has two names – Uluru and Ayers Rock.  The rock was called Uluru a long time before Europeans arrived in Australia. The word is a proper noun from the Pitjantjatjara language and doesn’t have an English translation. In 1873, the explorer William Gosse became the first non-Aboriginal person to see Uluru. He named it Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, the Chief Secretary of South Australia at the time.

Ayers Rock was the most widely used name until 1993, when the rock was officially renamed Ayers Rock / Uluru – the first feature in the Northern Territory to be given dual names.

TIPS: Start the day with an early rise to watch the amazing transformation of colours as the desert awakens on an intimate sunrise tour and in the evening, witness a spectacular sunset over Kata Tjuta.

Uluru

KATA TJUTA  (The Olgas)

The two most popular walks are through Walpa Gorge and the Valley of the Winds. The former weaves its way through the thirty-six majestic domes that make up the iconic landmark of Kata Tjuta, exposing hikers to the fragile environment that has characterised this part of Australia for thousands of years.

Along the way, you can learn more about the fascinating Aboriginal past of the region, discovering how the land owners conduct traditional ceremonies and carry out their daily lives surrounding by nature.

Valley of the Winds

KINGS CANYON

Kings Canyon is located in the Watarrka National Park, three hours from Uluru. For more than 20000 years, the Luritja Aboriginal people have called the Watarrka National Park area their home. Here you can walk through ‘The Lost City’ onto the ‘Garden of Eden’ where you will see spectacular views of the 100meter high sandstone walls, weathered rock domes and many species of plants. There are accommodation options available just outside the National Park to suit any budget.

Don’t miss:

– Catch the sunrise from atop Kings Canyon

– Dine under the stars at Kings Canyon Resort

– Take a helicopter flight over Watarrka National Park

My suggestion is to rise before the heat and watch the sun come up from the top of Kings Canyon. Allow at least four hours to tackle the challenging 6km (3.7 mile) Kings Canyon Rim Walk, which offers spectacular views of the gorge and surrounding landscape below. Opt for a guided walk with an Aboriginal elder to learn about the significance of the area to its traditional owners. Experienced hikers will relish the challenge of the self-guided 22km (13.7 mile) Giles Track that leads from Kings Canyon to Kathleen Springs.

ALICE SPRINGS

Alice Springs is widely considered to be the spiritual heart of Australia, with rivers and ranges millions of years old and an ancient Aboriginal culture rich in art and story.

3 Best day tours:

– Chambers Pillar and Rainbow Valley 1-day 4WD Tour

– Alice Springs: Town Highlights and West MacDonnell Ranges

– From Alice Springs: Palm Valley 4WD Outback Safari + Picnic

DAY 20 - 24 SYDNEY

The city is very multicultural, so the food on offer is delicious, and it’s also a fantastic shopping destination. The various suburbs have very different atmospheres, so you’ll find something for everyone in this tourist paradise.

THE OPERA HOUSE

A UNESCO World Heritage site and its unique use of a series of gleaming white sail-shaped shells as its roof structure , makes it one of the most-photographed buildings in the world.

During the day, the Box Office is open, and you are more than welcome to explore the foyers inside the building. To explore further, you can see a show or take a tour.

First visit? Click here!

DARLING HARBOUR

There’s a massive variety of attractions in the Harbour, but some favorites include the serene Chinese Garden of Friendship and its lovely teahouse, the Carousel, the National Maritime Museum, and the beautiful Dockside Pavilion.

There’s also a vibrant nightlife scene in the harbour, the excellent Harbourside Shopping Centre, an aquarium, a Madam Tussauds and much more. I suggest to dedicate at least a day to the Harbour to see as much as possible of this Sydney icon.

BONDI BEACH

This is one of Australia’s most famous beaches and a popular hangout for Sydney’s beautiful people, as well as local and international celebrities.

It’s always busy here and the atmosphere is exciting : Bondi Beach is also noteworthy for holding the Guinness World Record for the largest swimsuit photo shoot, with 1010 bikini-clad women taking part.

THE HARBOUR BRIDGE

This iconic bridge is another of the most well-known symbols of Sydney: you can walk and cycle across the bridge or climb to the top for stunning views.

You’ll be prepared with health and safety essentials, and any weather-appropriate gear that you’ll need for the climb, and venture out on your climbing adventure with a group of other climbers and an experienced Climb Leader.

The view during the climb is exceptional, and it’s a truly different way of experiencing the bridge! More information here.

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