Phillip Island
Where the penguins parade Phillip Island is one of the most visited places in Australia and that is for a good reason: the Little Penguins, and yes, that is their official name. When Charlie planned her trip to the island, she noticed that it would be too
The Great Ocean Road
A day trip from Melbourne It is one of the most scenic coastal routes in the world and attracts many visitors every year. Charlie could not leave Australia without a trip along the Great Ocean Road. She found a tour that started and finished in Melbourne and
Melbourne
Street Art and Laneway Culture Melbourne was founded in 1835 following a land treaty by a man called John Batman. How cool would it be if the city had also been named after him? Instead, it got its name after a British Prime Minister. The land treaty
The Blue Mountains
A day trip from Sydney There is one day trip from Sydney no visitor should miss: the Blue Mountains. It is a beautiful mountain range that invites to scenic viewpoints and hiking routes. This mountain range gets its name from the blue looking air that is caused
Brisbane
The city of helmets There were two things Charlie noticed about Brisbane: The architecture and the vibes reminded her a lot of London and there were helmets everywhere. They were usually attached to a scooter that could be hired in the street, many of them were also
Byron Bay beyond the surf
Rainforest walks, waterfall swims and glow worms Charlie spent three days in Byron Bay to check out this popular surf spot. However, surf conditions are one of those things we simply can’t control and so it happens that Charlie can’t go surfing when she’s in the spot.
Sydney
The city and the surf Charlie arrived in Sydney on a Sunday morning by ship. She had just been on a cruise across the Pacific Ocean. Getting into Sydney this way provided and immediate view of the main sights: the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.