684 Things To Know Before Taking A Holiday In Australia

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1. 19 Things To Know Before Driving Around Australia In A Van

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The great Aussie road trip is just one of those things you have to do.

2. 21 Places You Had No Idea You Could Actually Stay In Australia

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Who needs boring hotel rooms when there are these gems out there?!

3. 16 Things To Do Down Under That Will Push You Out Of Your Comfort Zone

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Go a little further, live a little more.

4. 21 Places That Prove Australia Is More Than Just A Barren Desert

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There's so much more to it than that.

5. 16 Activities Down Under That Are Perfect If You're A Lazy Person

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If you're more of a fan of chilling out than doing anything.

6. 8 Things I Learned About Australia While Camping In The Bush

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Yes, kangaroos are everywhere.

7. 16 Things To Do In Australia If You're A Full-On Water Baby

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Australia is home to more than 10,000 beaches... so if you love the water, you've come to the right place.

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8. 19 Things To Do On A Road Trip From Sydney To Byron Bay

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Why drive for nine hours straight when you can turn it into an adventure?

9. 17 Ways To Embrace Byron Bay's Hippie Vibe

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Let's be honest, Byron Bay is heaven on Earth.

10. 16 Breathtaking Coastal Views Between Sydney And Byron Bay

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Up your Instagram game with images of these stunning coast lines.

11. We Tried Three Of The Best Bánh Mì In Sydney

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What's better than a good bánh mì?!

12. 14 Things That Prove Canberra Is Cooler Than You Think

It's time we give the capital more credit.

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13. 24 Reasons Why Western Australia Is Worth The 17-Hour Flight From London

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Trust us, WA is worth the long-haul.

14. 18 Things To Do In North Western Australia You Can't Do Anywhere Else

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It truly feels like being on another planet.

15. These 22 Amazing Places In The Kimberley Were Pretty Much Made For Instagram

Go for a swim in gorges, relax at the beach, or have a drink at a lake – the choice is yours!

16. 36 Reasons Why You Should Put The Kimberley On Top Of Your Bucket List

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The landscapes, beaches, and gorges will make you want to stay forever.

17. 19 Must-Do Activities While Visiting The Kimberley

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One of the most stunning places in Australia.

18. 23 Activities That Prove Margaret River Is More Than Just Wine And Vineyards

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Sure, there are over 200 vineyards in the Margaret River region, but you don’t need a glass of vino to have fun.

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19. 17 Reasons You Need To Road-Trip The Great Ocean Road

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There's so much more than just driving!

20. 17 Things You Must Stop And Eat Along The Great Ocean Road

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Beautiful views and delicious food? I'm in.

21. 23 Reasons You Should Drive From Melbourne To Sydney At Least Once In Your Life

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Why fly when you can do one of the best road trips in the world?

22. 23 Activities That Prove Phillip Island Is Much More Than The MotoGP

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Penguins, wine, glamping, and some of the best pizza we've ever had.

23. 26 Places That Prove Melbourne Is Truly The Food Capital Of The World

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Left: Russian food from Nevsky. Right: Malaysian food from Mamak.

24. 19 Brunch Spots In Melbourne That Are Better Than Anywhere In London

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Left: Matcha Mylkbar. Right: Street Talk Espresso

25. 22 Reasons Why Melbourne Is London’s Cooler Little Sister

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Sorry London, your cool game is slipping.

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26. 13 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Darwin Right This Instant

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Here's what should be at the top of your list in the Top End.

27. 28 Reasons Why Australia's Top End May Actually Be Better Than Bali

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Time to rethink your next tropical holiday destination.

28. 19 Photos That Prove The Top End Is Basically Jurassic Park IRL

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Keep an eye out for the tyrannosaurus!

29. 17 Things You Have To Do Between Darwin And Alice Springs

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Think there’s just a whole lot of nothing between Darwin and Alice? Think again.

30. 17 Things To Do In Alice Springs Before You Make Your Way Down To Uluru

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We promise it's worth the stop.

31. 12 Places To Swim In The Top End Of Australia That Are Perfect For Instagram

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Take a dip, then take a snap.

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32. 19 Gold Coast Activities To Try When You're All Partied Out

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We all know Surfers Paradise is home to cool parties, but there's a lot more you can do there!

33. 18 Places Around The Gold Coast That Are Photogenic As Hell

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It's so much more than clubbing and hungover beach swims.

34. 14 Things To Do In Far North Queensland If You’ve Already Seen The Reef

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There's really no place like the far north of the sunshine state.

35. 8 Reasons Why Cairns Is The Chillest Holiday Destination

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We declare Cairns “Town of The Lax Vibes”.

36. 13 Photos That Prove Fraser Island Is The Most Underrated Paradise Off Australia’s East Coast

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BRB moving here forever.

37. 13 Animals You Will Totally Fall In Love With When Visiting QLD

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This is definitely a country for animal lovers!

38. Why This Great Barrier Reef Eco Resort Is A Green Machine

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From banning single-use water bottles to generating 80% of its own energy, Queensland's Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort strives to leave a very small footprint.

39. There's A Beach In Australia Where You Can Watch The Sunrise With Kangaroos

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Does it get any better than this?!

40. 16 Things We Learned Travelling In A Campervan Across Australia

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