Tag: beaches

• Must Dos in Cairns

  

  Cairns is a city in tropical northeast Queensland that seriously has it all. It is bordered by the oldest rainforest in the world to the west and the Great Barrier Reef to the east. Its nightlife is constant and if you have the money, you will never run out of things to do! Wander the…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  July 7, 2023

  Australia, Cairns, Queensland

  animals, Australia, beach, beaches, cafes, Cairns, daytrips, Gap Year, garden, Great Barrier Reef, kuranda, night life, rainforest, scuba dive, snorkel, solo travel, tours, travel, zoo

• Things to do on Hamilton Island

  

  Hamilton Island is the largest resort island of the Whitsundays. Hayman, Daydream, and Hamilton are the only islands with accommodation available. You can easily take a day trip to Hamilton Island from Airlie Beach, but if you want to fully experience everything the island has to offer (and can afford it), I definitely recommend staying…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 20, 2023

  Australia, Queensland, Whitsundays

  animals, Australia, beach, beaches, Gap Year, Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton island, hikes, island, kayak, koalas, mini golf, sail, snorkel, solo travel, sunrise, sunset, travel, Whitsundays, zoo

• Must Dos in Melbourne

  

  Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and is the second most populous city in Australia. The city has a rich history as it was home to First Nation People for over 40,000 years and eventually became a hub for arriving immigrants. Melbourne is a young and bustling city with constant events and activities going on…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 26, 2023

  Australia, Melbourne, Victoria

  Australia, beach, beaches, chinatown, City, Gap Year, garden, graffiti, mall, Markets, Melbourne, museums, night life, solo travel, travel, Victoria

• Must Dos in Sydney

  

  Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is the most populous and well known city in Australia. It surrounds Sydney Harbour and is known for its iconic Sydney Opera House. Although it is one of the most expensive cities in the world, it is also considered one of the most livable. Very few people who…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 20, 2023

  Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

  Australia, beach, beaches, Gap Year, garden, hikes, national park, night life, opera house, solo travel, Sydney, travel, vineyard

• What to do in Port Macquarie

  

  Port Macquarie is a small coastal town located about 240 miles (390 kilometers) north of Sydney. Although small, it is the perfect stop when traveling between Sydney and Byron Bay. Its beautiful scenery and numerous activities make most people wish they had scheduled a longer stay. Head to the Beach! Port Macquarie is often overlooked…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 17, 2023

  Australia, New South Wales, Port Macquarie

  Australia, beach, beaches, dolphins, Gap Year, hikes, koalas, Port Macquarie, solo travel, travel, vineyard, waterfalls, zoo