Category Archives: Australia

New Years in Sydney, Australia – The Best Place in the World to Celebrate!

We book a harbour cruise to take part in the world-famous Sydney New Year’s fireworks extravaganza. Now this is the way to celebrate!

Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Riding a Jet Boat, and Touring the Blue Mountains – Sydney, Australia

in Australia by Heather

We hop back over the Tasman Sea from New Zealand to begin phase II of our Australian adventure, starting in buzzing Sydney! While there, we get soaked on a jet boat, visit the beautiful Blue Mountains, and climb the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Diving with Sharks and Kayaking with Dolphins – Byron Bay, Australia

in Australia by Erik

We had heard a lot of good things about the laid-back beach town of Byron Bay, and made sure to set aside enough time to properly enjoy our stay there. We ended up spending five days there – more than any other stop on our way down Australia’s East Coast – and could have easily […]

The Florida of Australia – Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast

in Australia by Erik

We venture to Queensland’s super-touristy Gold Coast, skipping most of the usual attractions for the opportunity to spot more humpback whales.

Natural Delights off the Backpacker Trail – North Stradbroke Island, Australia

in Australia by Heather

We escape Eastern Australia’s well-trodden backpacker trail for a side trip to North Stradbroke Island. While a lack of public transportation makes travel here difficult, we are rewarded with dolphins, whales, sting rays, and more…

Cuddling a Koala – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane, Australia

in Australia by Erik

We check out Queensland’s capital city and take a trip up the Brisbane River to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

A Trip to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo – Noosa Heads, Australia

in Australia by Heather

A quick stop in ritzy Noosa Heads, where we walk the beautiful coastline and visit Steve Irwin’s famous Australia Zoo. Crikey!

The World’s Largest Sand Island with Cool Dingo Tours – Fraser Island, Australia

in Australia by Erik

Fraser Island is one of the popular stopovers for backpackers heading up and down Australia’s East Coast. Located near Hervey Bay, many people visit the island using 4WD “tag-along” tours, where you take turns driving a Landrover (following a tour leader) over the sandy beaches and tracks which traverse the large island during the day, […]