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Avalon Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Avalon Beach, Sydney: Is it better for surfing or swimming?

Surfers love Avalon Beach in Sydney for its big, reliable breaks. Stay between the flags or stick to the rock pool if swimming, however – the rips can be dangerous. Where is Avalon Beach? Avalon Beach is one of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. You’ll find it…

Bilgola Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Bilgola Beach, Sydney: Why should I go?

Bilgola Beach in Sydney is tucked in amongst steep green reserves. The surfing isn’t great, but the setting is spectacular and the rock pool is marvellous for swimming. Bilgola Beach is one of those beaches that many Sydneysiders haven’t heard of. It’s not quite a…

Clovelly Beach and Ocean Pool in Sydney, New South Wales.

Clovelly Beach: Sydney’s best beach for snorkelling

The snorkelling at Clovelly Beach in Sydney is surprisingly good given the proximity to the city. So bring a snorkel and mask on the Bondi to Coogee Walk. Sydney’s concrete-lined beach There are far more glamorous spots on the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk than…

The best things to do at Bondi Beach, Sydney

The best things to do at Bondi Beach in Sydney include surfing lessons, swimming at Icebergs and the Bondi to Coogee walk. Other Bondi attractions include brunch cafés such as Trio, the Bondi Markets and shopping on Gould Street. Bondi vs the rest of Sydney…

Yarra Bay Beach on Botany Bay in Sydney, New South Wales.

Yarra Bay Beach: Sydney’s secret white sand beach

Yarra Bay Beach on Botany Bay, Sydney, offers white sand and calm water for swimming. You can also get a restaurant meal at the Yarra Bay Sailing Club. Yarra Bay Beach in Sydney is one of the city’s best hidden secrets. Most Sydneysiders wouldn’t be…

The 3 best history museums in Melbourne, Australia

The best Melbourne history museums are the Immigration Museum, the Melbourne Museum and the Old Melbourne Gaol. You can expect plenty of stories and surprises in all three. Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, has got a fantastic cultural scene. But some of the city’s museums are…

The outback town of Coober Pedy in South Australia.

Why are there underground homes in Coober Pedy, South Australia?

The underground homes in Coober Pedy make for consistent, tolerable temperatures when it’s obscenely hot outside in the South Australian outback. The opal miners who live in Coober Pedy live underground because it’s more pleasant. The Desert Cave Hotel in Coober Pedy The walls of…

Are the Bee Gees Australian? Discovering the Gibb Brothers in Redcliffe, Queensland

The Bee Gees were born on the Isle of Man, before moving to Manchester, then Australia as children. They lived in Redcliffe, Queensland, where Bee Gees Way pays tribute to the Anglo-Australian pop stars. The birth of the Bee Gees in Redcliffe Are the Bee…

A 4WD vehicle at Rainbow Beach on the Fraser Coast of Queensland, Australia.

Are there any crocodiles in Rainbow Beach, Queensland?

Rainbow Beach is not in Queensland’s Croc Country, so the chances of encountering a crocodile in Rainbow Beach are tiny, if not totally impossible. Why people stay in Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach in Queensland, home of the Carlo Sand Blow, is one of the most…

Beetroot. Australians, tragically, think it's OK to put this on a burger.

Why do Australians put beetroot in burgers?

Whether it’s negligence, poor taste or pure evil, Australians often put slices of beetroot in burgers. Be prepared to ask for a burger without beetroot when you order. There comes a terrible time in every visitor’s trip to Australia when they encounter the terrorist attacks…