Travel in Australia

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Before you venture into the breathtaking landscapes of Australia, drawing from my personal journeys — from Sydney’s iconic landmarks to the tropical paradise of the Whitsundays and the aquatic wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, the East Coast is a hub of activity and beauty.

Or the journey from the arid heart around Uluru to the tropical North in Darwin and across the expansive West Coast offers a glimpse into Australia’s varied ecosystems. Prepare for extreme weather conditions in the Outback, and when in the North, respect safety guidelines for unique experiences like swimming with crocodiles. The West Coast features less-traveled paths with natural marvels from Ningaloo Reef to the quokkas of Rottnest Island.

PICK A DESTINATION

ADELAIDE
DARWIN
ESPERANCE
EXMOUTH
MONKEY MIA
PERTH
QUEENSLAND
ROTTNEST ISLAND
ULURU
WHITSUNDAY

HIGHLIGHT

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BEST

TIME

TO

Travel

The best time to visit Australia all depends on where you’re going and what you want to do.

The temperatures are warm year-round, but the best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef is in the summer or spring months. While this is considered the wet season, the rain keeps away the large crowds that flock to the coast in the drier winter months.

If you’re after picture-perfect days at the Gold Coast‘s famous beaches, plan your trip during the summer months, December to February.

For wine lovers, the best time to visit Australia’s 60 wine regions is in the autumn months—from April to June, you’ll be in time for the many harvest festivals.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Language: The official language in Australia is English.

Currency: The currency in Australia is called the Australian Dollar.

Credit Cards and ATMs: Most restaurants and retailers in the big and small cities will accept credit cards as payment. If you need to draw cash, you can find ATMs almost everywhere:  bank lobbies, on the streets, shopping malls, convenience stores, and petrol stations.

Plugs: The plugs in Australia are type I. The standard voltage is 230V, and the standard frequency is 50 HZ. I recommend buying a universal adapter (make sure it has surge protection) and using a converter for hairdryers and hot tools.

Safety: Australia is one of the safest countries in the world. While it has low crime rates, the one thing you do need to look out for is the country’s flora and fauna. Australia is notorious for its poisonous species of spiders and snakes as well as the deadly jellyfish and sharks that swim along its shores.

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BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCES

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1. ULURU

Discover the Red Center

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2. LUCKY BAY

Meet the Friendly Kangaroo's

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3. ROTTNEST ISLAND

Rent a Bike and Explore

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4. MONKEY MIA

Feed Wild Dolphins

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5. SYDNEY

Try Surfing

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6. DARWIN

Sharing a Cage with Saltwater Crocs

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7. ULURU

Watch the Sunset

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8. ROTTNEST ISLAND

Tan and Swim on Empty Beaches

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