Australia is an amazing country, but it’s far. From basically ever other country. A lot of people ask me what’s the point of going that far? I mean, there’s other beaches, right? Of course. But really, Australia has a lot to offer. More than beaches. And no, the animals are not going to kill you.
For those of you who don’t know, my husband and I lived in Australia for 3 years. I made a “bucket list” before we went and I’ve been reflecting on how much we’ve accomplished. We have done everything on the original list and then some.
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Australia, this is for you. 150 reasons why you need to get there.
Australia is amazing and here are 150 reasons why!
- Easily visit each state
- Swim with fur seals
- Wade with the platypus
- Fly over the Whitsundays
- Snorkel the Reef
- Find the quokkas on Rottnest Island
- Visit Margaret River
- Wine tasting in Barossa Valley
- Hold a koala
- Feed the kangaroos
- Swim with whale sharks
- Visit Daintree National Park
- Spend New Years in Sydney
- Attend White Night in Melbourne
- Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Dive with Crocs in Darwin
- Four wheel in Francois Peron National Park
- Drive from Broome to Darwin via the Kimberleys
- Drive from Cairns to Port Douglas
- Go Canyoning in the Blue Mountains
- Drive to Cape Tribulation
- View Cradle Mountain
- Tour the Port Arthur Gaol (Jail) on the coast of Tassie
- Set foot on Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park
- View the amazing colors of the Bay of Fires
- Drive from Adelaide to Melbourne
- Do the base walk around Uluru
- Do the Grand Pacific Highway Coast drive from Sydney to Cairns (or most of it)
- Watch the Sunrise in Byron Bay
- Kayak with the dolphins in Byron Bay
- View the uniqueness of the Glass Mountains
- Play in the Snow in the Victorian Alps
- Drive the 75 Mile Beach Highway on Fraser Island
- Watch the sunset at the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road
- Visit the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour
- Go crab catching
- Feel youthful after a swim in Lake Mckenzie on Fraser Island
- Get arrested at the Old Melbourne Gaol (Jail)
- Have “brekkie” with the koalas
- Drink Champagne on Whitehaven Beach
- Find wild koalas along the Great Ocean Road
- Kayak through the Melbourne CBD
- Catch some Tennis at the Australian Open
- Watch some “footy” at the MCG
- Hike in the 2nd oldest National Park in the world: Royal National Park
- Ride the Kuranda train near Cairns
- Over eat at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
- See the penguin parade on Phillip Island
- Watch a pelican feeding
- Climb to the top of Kings Canyon
- Ride a camel at Uluru
- Find a wild Dingo on Fraser Island
- Watch the sunset over Shell Beach
- Visit Cape Range National Park
- Eat cake on Acland Street in St. Kilda
- Go searching for Penguins on the St. Kilda Pier
- Watch the sunset change the colors of Uluru
- Get jealous of the giraffe’s view at the Sydney Zoo
- Have amazing coffee in Fitzroy, Melbourne
- Take a hot air balloon ride over Melbourne
- Celebrate Christmas in summer
- Feed the nocturnal animals at the Moonlit Sanctuary near Melbourne
- Taste the whiskey at the Timboon Distillery on the Great Ocean Road
- Take in the street art on Hosier Lane
- Visit the Myer Christmas windows
- Sunbathe next to beach houses on Brighton Beach
- Spend the night in gaol (jail) in Mount Gambier
- Take a gander among the lavender fields near Launceston
- See the prettiest sinkholes in Mount Gambier
- Dig for Opals in Coober Pedy
- Give kisses to a baby kangaroo at an orphanage
- Get terrified of the clown at Luna Park
- Have dinner on an iconic Melbourne Tram
- Hike through Alligator Gorge
- Witness the longest mountain range in Australia, Flinders Ranges
- Hang out with the lemurs at the Melbourne Zoo
- Hike through Kata Tjuta
- Zip line through the Ottways
- Relax in the Hot Springs on Mornington Peninsula
- Visit native Australian plants at the Cranbourne Gardens
- Have cheese, wine, and chocolate in Yarra Valley
- Have a cocktail on the roof
- See the Sydney Opera House from the water
- Jump for joy when you reach the Gibson Steps at the 12 Apostles
- See the “London Bridge” that has, in fact, fallen down
- Catch an outdoor movie in the summertime
- Hang out with roos on the beach at Pebbly Beach
- Navigate garden mazes on the Peninsula
- Go night Kayaking on Moreton Island
- Watch the monkeys in the (free) park in Launceston
- Be amazed at Tassie’s turquoise waters
- Frolic among the tulips at the Spring Festival
- Listen to the sand squeak on Squeaky Beach in Wilson’s Prom
- Fly over Phillip Island
- Learn (or try) to play a didgeridoo
- Ride Puffing Billy through the Dandenongs
- Walk from Brighton Beach to St. Kilda Beach
- Get educated at the Melbourne Library
- Go chasing waterfalls along the Great Ocean Road
- See Kakadu National Park
- Catch a play in Melbourne
- Visit only Aussie animals at Healesville Sanctuary
- Surf on Wave Rock
- Feel small at Loch Ard Gorge
- Hike in Bungle Bungle National Park
- Drive from Perth to Exmouth
- Experience Melbourne at night
- Try to keep your food away from the kookaburra
- Fly overtop the rainforest in Kuranda
- Shop the Sunday market in St. Kilda
- Find cheap souvenirs at the Queen Victoria Market
- Count the tiny shells on Shell Beach
- Visit the Jenolan Caves
- Buy fresh fish at the market in Sydney
- Have a “crazy shake” in one of Melbourne’s lane ways
- Float down the Yardie Creek Gorge
- Snorkel the crystal clear waters on Turquoise Bay in Cape Range National Park
- Hold a baby crocodile in Cairns
- Catch a St. Kilda Sunset
- Enjoy the peaceful city of Perth
- Visit the following cities: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, or more
- Watch the sunset over the Opera House
- Take a ferry to Manly
- Enjoy the beauty of the Sydney Harbour
- Feast in Chinatown
- Watch the street performers in Sydney or Melbourne
- Marvel at the height of the Ellenborough Falls
- Learn about the aboriginal culture
- Explore the rugged waterfalls in the Kimberleys
- Explore Shipwrecks
- Go from beach-playing to wine tasting in 15 min on the Mornington Peninsula
- Camp in the Grampians
- Visit the West MacDonnell Ranges and cool off in the natural water holes
- Ride a tram in Melbourne
- See heaps of wild wombats in Wilson’s Prom
- Enjoy at least one Melbourne Festival
- Place a bet at the Crown Casino in Melbourne
- See rain on “the rock”
- Find a dingo in the snow at Mount Buffalo
- See termite mounds as tall as you in Western Australia
- Visit Shark Bay Coastal Reserve
- Hang out on Bondi
- Feel like you’re on another planet at the Pinnacles
- Hike Pt. Nepean National Park
- Learn about Anzac Day at the Shrine of Remembrance
- Have a beer the Carlton Brewery
- Visit a winery in the fall
- Witness amazing sand sculpting
- Go “glamping”
- Rent a funky caravan and drive your heart out!
What about you? Have you ever been to Australia or want to go? What would you add?
Be sure to hang around, our next post is about beautiful Aussie sunsets.
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