Cape Tribulation was one of my favorite places on my East Coast road trip. Located in tropical Far North Queensland, this is an unmissable destination in Australia. Discover the epic Daintree Rainforest, swim in refreshing swimming holes, and walk through mangroves on boardwalk trails – Cape Trib has something for everyone. Here are my top… Read More A Travel Guide to Cape Tribulation: Tropical Far North Queensland
This year, I finally got to live out one of my greatest travel dreams: I took a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the most incredible experience. Here are all the details for how you can do this, too! How to Book Your Scenic Flight I… Read More Ultimate Bucket List: A Scenic Flight Over the Great Barrier Reef
Far North Queensland in Australia is full of bucket-list destinations. Head slightly inland from the East Coast and you’ll find spectacular natural scenery in the Atherton Tablelands. Give yourself plenty of time around Cairns to make the most of this incredible area! Here’s my complete travel guide for visiting the Atherton Tablelands. Where Are the… Read More The Best Things to See in the Atherton Tablelands, Australia: Waterfalls, Hikes, and More
Magnetic Island – Maggie, as she’s affectionately called – is a top destination on the East Coast of Australia in Tropical North Queensland. This spectacular island, off the coast of Townsville, is a popular day trip option. But there’s certainly enough to spend a few days here – or even a week or longer! One of… Read More The Best Things to See and Do on Magnetic Island (3-Day Itinerary)
The Whitsundays are one stop you simply cannot miss on a trip up the East Coast of Australia. Home to the supposed most beautiful beach in the world, this group of islands draws in loads of visitors – for good reason. One of the best ways to experience the Whitsundays is on a sailing trip.… Read More Sailing the Whitsundays: What You Need to Know
Time flies! I’ve passed 75% of my year Down Under, and have just a few months left here! This month was split into two: road tripping and housesitting. I’ve made it across the southwest coast to Adelaide, and feel so close to finishing my Lap of Australia now. I break down my expenses into four… Read More Australia Budget: Month 9 (December 2023)
One of my favorite detours away from the East Coast of Australia was to Eungella National Park in Queensland. This national park has so much to offer visitors! Most importantly, it’s one of the best places in Australia to spot a platypus, the elusive, egg-laying mammal that is found only in Australia. If you’re planning… Read More What to See and Do in Eungella National Park, Queensland
The absolute highlight of my time living in Australia has been the five weeks I spent on Great Keppel Island (also called Wop-pa). This is a small island – although it’s the largest of the Keppel island chain – off the East Coast, part of the Capricorn Coast and the very southern part of the… Read More Paradise on Earth: A Travel Guide to Great Keppel Island, Queensland
Queensland is full of magnificent beaches and amazing walks, especially on the East Coast. If you’re visiting Agnes Water and the town of 1770, hiking the Red Rock Trail to Red Rock Beach is one thing you can’t miss. Here’s everything you need to know about the hike! Red Rock Trail: Where to Park The… Read More Hiking the Red Rock Trail in Agnes Water & 1770
One of my favorite detours off my East Coast road trip in Australia was Blackdown Tableland. This is a gorgeous national park, and such an underrated spot to visit! Whether you’re driving between Rockhampton and Emerald in Queensland, or simply up for a trip inland to the Aussie outback, you need to put this place… Read More A Travel Guide for Blackdown Tableland National Park, Queensland
Somehow, I’m over two-thirds done with my adventure in Australia?! I’m not quite sure how this happened, but wow. This month has been spent in Western Australia, the majority on a three-week house sit in Geraldton on the West Coast. It’s been an insanely productive month for blogging, and – besides the expenses of buying… Read More Australia Budget: Month 8 (November 2023)
K’gari (Fraser Island) is one of the top destinations to visit on an East Coast road trip. This is the largest sand island in the world, full of stunning natural features, unique wildlife, and fascinating cultural history. Simply put – you need to go to K’gari if you’re in this part of Australia. Here’s everything… Read More Incredible Places You Must Visit on K’gari (Fraser Island)
Just outside of Brisbane, you’ll find one of the best national parks on the East Coast of Australia. The Glass House Mountains is an incredible area, full of distinct peaks and great walking trails. I spent a few days hiking here on my road trip up the East Coast, and it was so worth it!… Read More The Best Hikes in the Glass House Mountains National Park
Deciding whether or not to buy a car is one of the first big choices a backpacker can make in Australia. There are pros and cons to both sides: a car will obviously give you more freedom for both travel and work, but it is an investment and a lot of money to spend up… Read More A Backpacker’s Guide to Buying a Used Car in Australia
The Gold Coast is a popular holiday destination in Queensland, with pretty beaches, theme parks, and lots of surfing opportunities. But head out of town into the hinterland and you’ll feel like you’re in another world! I spent a few days exploring Springbrook National Park and Lamington National Park in Australia’s Gold Coast Hinterland –… Read More Exploring the Gold Coast Hinterland: Springbrook and Lamington National Parks
North Stradbroke Island – nicknamed Straddie – is a popular getaway due to its proximity to Brisbane in Queensland. It’s a short ferry over from Cleveland, and full of incredible beaches, coastline, and wildlife. It’s also an East Coast island trip you can definitely do without a car! While having your own set of wheels… Read More How to Visit North Stradbroke Island (Without a Car!)
Byron Bay is one of the most popular places to visit on the East Coast of Australia. It’s a surfer’s paradise and the beaches are beautiful – but it’s also busy, and expensive! If you’re wanting to get out of town, give yourself a few days to explore the Byron Bay hinterland. The rural area away… Read More What to See in the Byron Bay Hinterland
The Waterfall Way was one of my favorite detours away from the coast on my road trip up the East Coast of Australia. This is a spectacularly scenic part of New South Wales, and definitely worth a few days of exploration! This is a tourist route, west of Coffs Harbour, that takes in a number… Read More Exploring the Waterfall Way: Bellingen to Wollomombi, New South Wales
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2024! The Blue Mountains National Park quickly became one of my favorite places in Australia. It was the first place I visited outside of Sydney, and I loved it so much that I visited a second time a week later, once I hit the road driving up the East Coast. I returned for… Read More The Best Hikes in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2024! Jervis Bay was one of the first destinations on my road trip after I left Sydney. While I was heading north up the East Coast of Australia, a friend recommended that I spend some time in Jervis Bay while the weather was still good. One quick Google search was enough to convince… Read More A Guide to Jervis Bay, New South Wales