Before we went on our world journey the only sure thing was that we will be in Australia around New Year’s. What takes place every January in Melbourne? The Australian open. One of the 4 Grand Slams with the best tennis players of the world. It was one of our biggest wishes (actually Jure’s) and … More Australian open – THE HAPPY SLAM
It is the largest single structure made by living organisms. Being huge marine life fans we just had to visit it. It stretches along most of Australia’s east coast, but the main hub is Cairns due to the fact that here the reef comes the closest to the mainland. There are many ways to see … More The Great Barrier Reef
The Australian outback is on every adventurer´s and traveller’s list. So it was on ours. Most people think, that there’s nothing in the middle of Australia. Oh, they’re so wrong. And don’t be fooled by the impression, there’s only Uluru – its sooo much more! 1. Watarrka (Kings Canyon) Although the name says it’s … More The red centre
This mountain range (for Australian standards) just north of Adelaide has some interesting sights to offer (or at least they’re nearby). 🙂 Lake Hart It is a salt lake which reminded us of the Salt flats in Bolivia. The Adelaide – Alice Springs runs right next to it so watch out for trains. 🙂 Alligator … More Flinders Ranges, Clare Valley & Adelaide
If you know Simona really well, you know she likes opals. And she was pretty excited when we got to Coober Pedy, because it’s the opal capital of the world. In 1915 they found the first opal and an opal rush began. People from all over the world flocked here to try their luck. In … More Coober Pedy
Adelaide Central YHA hostel has a great location – in CBD, minutes to the city’s Adelaide Central Market, restaurants and bars. You can easily reach the beautiful Glenelg Beach by public transport. The hostel offers dorm and private rooms, bathrooms in good condition, well equiped kitchen, bright common areas with free wifi and free pancake twice a … More Adelaide Central YHA
Alice Springs YHA is built right in the centre of Alice Springs, easy walking distnace to shops, grocery stores, restaurants and bars. The hostel offers dorms and family rooms, all are airconditioned, you can use free Wifi, a nice pool, well equiped kitcken and common areas. The coolest thing about the hostel (besides it’s in … More Alice Springs YHA
This hostel on the beautiful but hot Magnetic island is right next to the Koala Sanctuary. They offer an open air bar and restaurant, a very nice pool (our fav place!) surounded by hammocks, a relaxing area with huge cherry stone cushions and a nice kitchen. You can sleep in dorm bungalows with ensuite bathroom, … More Magnetic Island YHA
In Brisbane we choosed Brisbane City YHA as our home for two nights. Because it has great location, it’s great if you’re travelling by bus (walking distance to the main bus station) or arrive by plane, as the airport train stops also at the same place as all buses – so again walking distance. Nearby … More Brisbane City YHA
We came to Cairns just for one reason – The Great barrier reef. But we found out, that we liked the city – probably also because of our stay at this great hostel. It’s a two storey building with a pool AND a whirpool in the middle, a good equipped kitchen with indoor and outdoor … More Cairns YHA
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