๐ฆ๐บ Your Guide to Australia
The different continent โ unbelievable nature, world-class cities, and animals you won't see anywhere else on earth
Australia isn't just far geographically โ it's far in every beautiful sense ๐ฆ. An entire continent all to itself, with diversity that defies belief: Uluru's red rock in the heart of the desert, the Great Barrier Reef beneath the water, and Sydney with its iconic Opera House on the harbor. Its cities are sophisticated and make you feel genuinely welcome โ with a large Arab and Muslim community and halal restaurants almost everywhere.
Top Places to See
Sydney Opera House and Harbour
An icon of the 20th century โ from the water it looks like nothing words can describe, and the surrounding promenade is the finest waterfront in the Southern Hemisphere
The Great Barrier Reef
The largest living organism on earth โ snorkeling or diving among thousands of colorful fish, an experience that changes the way you see nature
Uluru Rock
The authentic heart of Australia โ a massive red rock in the middle of the desert, and sunrise over it is one of the planet's most beautiful sights
Bondi Beach in Sydney
Australia's most famous beach โ waves for surfing, diverse people, and cafรฉs right on the edge with an exceptional atmosphere
Taronga Wildlife Park
Kangaroos, koalas, and animals you'll only ever see here โ children and adults alike go absolutely wild at this reserve
What to Eat
Barramundi and Crayfish โ Australian barramundi fish and fresh crayfish โ seafood from some of the cleanest waters on earth
Australian BBQ (Barbie) โ The outdoor grilling culture โ Australian beef is among the world's finest quality, and the experience is a deeply social one
Vegemite on Toast โ A savory black yeast-extract paste โ Australians are obsessed with it on bread, and many visitors hate it, but try it once ๐
Avocado Toast โ Australia is where this dish went global โ Sydney and Melbourne cafรฉs serve it in endless variations
Lamington โ A sponge cake coated in chocolate and rolled in coconut โ a traditional Australian treat found in every bakery and cafรฉ
Practical Tips
Australia is far โ plan for at least two weeks to make the long and expensive flight worthwhile
Australian sun is extremely strong โ SPF 50 sunscreen and a hat are a necessity not an option, even on a cloudy day โ๏ธ
Australian cities are spread far apart โ Melbourne, Sydney, and Cairns are all hours from each other, plan your domestic flights
The Muslim community is large in Sydney and Melbourne โ plenty of halal restaurants and mosques in almost every neighbourhood
Australia is expensive โ a simple meal can cost 25โ35 Australian dollars, plan your budget realistically ๐ฐ
Australia is a trip of a lifetime โ far, costly, and time-consuming, but those who go come back with an experience that changed the way they see the world ๐ฆ๐บ. The nature, the cities, and the people are all on a completely different level. Save up for it and make it your trip of a lifetime!