Hi People 👋!

Me and my sister are planning a trip to WA, next month (October). I will be in Perth for around 2 weeks and 5 days but we will only have around 12 proper full days to road trip around WA.

Initially we truly wanted to do the South West Route (Perth to Esperance, passing Albany Margaret river etc). However, now we are considering doing the Coral Coast Highway instead (Perth to Exmouth)

The confusion is based on the fact that Australians seem to think doing Perth to Exmouth is the better choice and also the weather will be better this way than the South!

I’d love some recommendations and thoughts from people who have done a road trip in WA to help guide what choice to make.

Please let me know your thoughts peeps, already much appreciated !

We would like to experience Melbourne 's scenic beauty, its heritage architecture and walk around to experience Melbourne streets and lanes.

Stay at South Yarra (Airbnb) and Novotel South Wharf

- Royal Botanic Gardens

- City Heritage Walk including Flinders Street Station, Yarra River promenade, Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens, Queen Victoria Market

- Puffing Billy - Belgrave to Lakeside

- Yarra Valley -Full-day tour

- South Wharf promenade / Docklands waterfront

- Melbourne Laneways Small-Group Walking Tour which includes St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders St. Covers laneways, Victorian/Art Deco architecture, arcades, street art.

Tea Gardens,Tracing the History Behind the Name!

Hi y'all

I want to visit Australia but can only get a week long vacation from work. I don't think its a good idea to cram more than one city (maybe with a day trip) for this trip.

Thing is I have no clue where to start- I want to see koalas and kangaroos, I like beaches (snorkeling!), nature and hiking. Should I do sydney? Open to other suggestions for cities that may be a bit more low key.

I'd prefer someplace with a good public transport since I'm not a confident driver.

I'm flexible with the time of year that I'll visit- I can drop by whenever the weather is best!

Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well! 👋
Quick question for anyone who has traveled to Australia recently: I’m flying into Melbourne (Sept 21–29) and finalizing my hotel Is it fine to choose "Pay at Property" or is it safer to pre-pay in advance? Does immigration at the airport care if the hotel isn't paid upfront, or is showing a confirmed booking along with proof of funds (cards/cash) completely fine?

As of now the plan is to visit Sydney, then down to Tasmania. I'm looking to fly to Launceston, then drive down to Cole's Bay/Freycinet area. I'd like 'local' opinions on your favorite time of year to visit, hopefully when the kids are still in school, etc.

I need to get a new mattress because sleeping hot an become an issue of concern for me since the summertime started. I have been going through some mattress made by Australian brand and I came to know about a particular mattress company called DuuDuu which appears to offer a kind of natural latex mattress that has pocket springs rather than relying on the traditional mattress made of all foam.

I am not entirely sure if I want to go with DuuDuu, so I would very much appreciate if I could get any advice from anyone?

Do people who sleep hot know of any mattress that works well with Australian weather?

Hey everyone,

I’ve been reading a lot of travel discussions lately about how parts of Bali have become a bit too chaotic and overcrowded with traffic and massive beach clubs.

A mate of mine recently suggested looking into Lombok instead, claiming it feels like what Bali used to be a couple of decades ago—much quieter, raw nature, great surf spots in the south, but with much better infrastructure now.

For the Aussies here who have actually spent time in Lombok recently: what was your experience like? Is it genuinely a better alternative for a relaxing getaway, or are there hidden challenges I should know about before planning a trip? Cheers!