5 Things To Do In Australia

Planning a trip Down Under but still in doubt what to do there? Make sure not to miss these places.

Do you hear the land of koalas and kookaburras calling you to escape the next winter? Or perhaps you decided to make the next year an adventure and have already applied for your Working Holiday Visa?

Whatever your reason is to go Down Under, the entire continent is so large to explore and therefore it's recommended to have an idea what to see and do while getting there.

To help you solve this dilemma, we collected 8 marvelous things to see on your Aussie journey:

1. VISIT THE ROCK, DARLING HARBOUR AND MRS MACQUARIES CHAIR

Besides taking a tour at the famous Opera house and walking on the Bondi Beach, head to The Rock and go bar hunting to look for the coolest, small bars on town that are not easy to find for everyone. Then call off the day by chilling at the picturesque Darling Harbour, or head up to Mrs Macquaries Chair, from where you can have the most amazing view to Harbour Bridge.

Where to stay in Sydney: Australian Sunrise Lodge is located in Newtown and offers beautiful rooms with balconies on most of them. Prices starting from 28.28 €.

Maze Backpackers is a large hostel in the center of Sydney offers FREE PANCAKES AND MOVIES every Sunday. Prices starting from 20.34 €.

2. EXPERIENCE FORMULA 1 OR WATCH A TENNIS MATCH IN MELBOURNE

You may think attending the world-famous formula 1 race would be out of your budget, but think again! Also affordable tickets are available and if the formulas are not exactly your cup of tea, go and watch a high quality tennis match live.

Where to stay in Melbourne: Nomads Melbourne is all about budget accommodation with style, and there's a communal kitchen with free coffee, tea, rice and pasta. Prices starting from 17.22 €.

3. SUNDAY FARMER'S MARKETS IN NOOSA

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This cosy market takes place in Nooseville every Sunday, and offers some of the freshest and finest products of the region, produced by local farmers and food producers. On a hot summer's day, try for example their freshly squeezed and mouth-watering lime juice!

Where to stay in Noosa: Red Ginger Bungalow is located in the rustic and relaxed atmosphere of Yandina and offers several hammocks and bbq facilities.

4. VISIT THE REEF HQ TURTLE HOSPITAL IN TOWNSVILLE

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Besides the great beaches and the sprarkling blue sea, Townsville has the largest living coral reef aquarium in the world with Turtle hospital helping to cure injured or sick sea turtles. From Townsville you can also have an access to Magnetic Island and Fraser Island.

Where to stay in Townsville: Hostel Rambutan is Australia's very first resort-style backpacker hostel and features a rooftop pool. Prices starting from 20.56 €.

5.DISCOVER THE CATARACT GORGE IN LAUNCESTON

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Cataract....what? Cataract Gorge is the number one natural attraction of Launceston with its rocky river scenery, with a large bridge crossing the whole miraculous sight. Even if you might notice a few other tourists wanting to visit this amazing spot, it's absolutely worth experiencing, once in your lifetime. Tasmania as a whole area offers you a very different view to the large country and continent of Australia.

Where to stay in Launceston: Batman Falkner Inn is a place full of history and is located only 5 minutes from City Park. Prices starting from 17.03 €.