AUSTRALIA
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A roadtrip or beach picnic with friends is the perfect activity for this outdoor nation. The spearfishing and snorkelling is world class!
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AUSTRALIA
For me (Hannah), this is my home country. Growing up in Australia, you get spoiled for beaches and weather. It’s only after going overseas that you realise how incredible Australian beaches really are!
That being said, don’t make the mistake many international arrivals make in thinking it’s summer all year round (just like Kéran did). This country is bloody HUGE, and there are so many different parts to it, meaning different climates, weather, and gear required.
From the humid tropics of Far North Queensland, to the blazing deserts of the Northern Territory, and the icy winters of Tasmania, this behemoth of a country, continent and island all rolled into one has something for everyone.
Sample a taste of the world’s best coffee (sorry Italy) and see just why McCafe – Maccas’s Aussie export – has really gone global.
From the Matildas to Crocodile Dundee to Uluru, it’s a country of icons for sure.
LANGUAGE
AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH
Suggested budget is $150AUD /day, assuming low-mid range accomm., using public transport and spending on activities.
BEST TIME TO VISIT AUSTRALIA
Winter is June to August. Summer is December to February.
If you’re coming for ski season in Victoria, July/August is your best bet. If you want hot summer days spent on a beach in Byron Bay or Noosa, head over between November and March. There are rainy and dry seasons which prevent access to certain parts of the country at certain times, which we can cover in destination specific posts.
During stinger season, many sections of Northern Australian coastline are more dangerous for swimming. So, if you’re fangin’ for a dip up in Cairns, you should wear a stinger suit. Stinger season runs from early November to late May.
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TRANSPORT
Between major cities, you will have to fly, take a coach, or drive. If you’re going to be moving a lot and can split the cost of a vehicle with others, this could be a great option. Prepare for massive distances, with often over 10+ hour drives. For reference, to drive from Brisbane to Cairns without stopping for a single toilet break would take over twenty hours straight (obviously not advised).
Within cities, get your hands on a transport card and load that bad boy up. Some cities accept credit card to tap on and off busses, trains, trams & city cats (ferries).
- Brisbane – Translink Go Card
- Melbourne – myki
- Sydney – Opal Card
- Adelaide – Metro Card
- Perth – SmartRider
- Hobart – Metro Greencard
- Canberra – MyWay
- Darwin – Tap & Ride Card
SAFETY
You’re gonna laugh, but Australia’s actually incredibly safe. Almost too safe … well that’s what Kéran thought when he first arrived from Paris.
For a country that’s famously deadly, the gravest threat you’ll encounter is probably sunburn. There’s a hole in the ozone, and the UV is regularly in double digits. So make sure to wear sun protection!
Make sure to follow signs at hiking trails and waterways. Follow all signage at creek-beds – they indicate when there is the possibility of certain wildlife around. Let us reassure you – you will be fine!
