Comments on: Australia Travel Ideas For First-Time Visitors

By: Anwar

Anwar — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:59:10 +0000

Blue mountains are one of my favorite spots in Australia. Also the Whitsundays was one of my favorite things I’ve ever done and probably one of the most relaxed I had ever felt spending a few days out of on a sailboat there. I would highly recommend the great ocean road as well.

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:12:46 +0000

Looks interesting! Have never been to a light house before.

That local fisher was so right. To some of them, fishing is somewhat of an art form – all the preparation they put in. You know, choosing the proper bait, picking out the best spot at the right time of the day…

By: Benji - passionate about Margaret River

Benji - passionate about Margaret River — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:29:49 +0000

Hi Erica

Yes we have written about the Cape Leeuwin Light House. Fantastic spot. We are fortunate to have some outstanding places to visit in the Margaret River Region. Lots of traveler and plenty locals. In Augusta, where the light house is, I stopped to ask a local if he had had any luck with his fishing and whale watching, his reply was “Luck!! Its not luck mate, years of experience” and he realy did know where to go looking at what he had caught.
Benji – passionate about Margaret River´s last [type] ..Pemberton Autumn Festival 7th May 2011

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:19:50 +0000

Hi Benji, That does sound great. Thanks for the recommendation. Have you written about this place on your site?

By: Benji - passionate about Margaret River

Benji - passionate about Margaret River — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:32:09 +0000

One of my favorite activity and tourist spots in Australia is the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in the Margaret River region in Western Australia wherein I could watch Humpbacks and Southern Right whales from the lighthouse. It’s a great experience watching these huge creatures.

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:24:31 +0000

Yes, the flight is long. But that’s just a ‘sacrifice’ you gotta make! And that’s why it’s probably best to stay for at least a few weeks at a time.

By: Rob @ Australia Bargains

Rob @ Australia Bargains — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:50:05 +0000

Great Photos. Even though the natural environment of Australia offers a massive amount I actually love the Australian State Capital Cities just as much. I just wish it wasn't such a long flight away from Europe ! .-= Rob @ Australia Bargains´s last blog ..Win a free holiday to Melbourne =-.

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:25:08 +0000

Yes, the optimal time to spend in a city varies a lot from person to person. I’d go for at least a week in Sydney.

Thanks for the recommendation. Would love to swim with shark whales!

By: Vi @ Travel Tips

Vi @ Travel Tips — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:17:20 +0000

Of course it is personal preferences where to go and where to spend more time, but I usually skip cities. So for me would be enough one day for visiting Sydney for example, but in some guides it will be written you need week for a city such as Sydney. P.S. Add Exmouth in WA to you list. In May/June you can swimm with shark whales. .-= Vi @ Travel Tips´s last blog ..Most dangerous species in New Zealand =-.

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:05:39 +0000

True. The east coast draws more crowds. I haven’t travelled in Australia myself yet, but I can imagine that many places on the west coast are well worth visiting as well – especially Perth and Broome. As a kid I used to watch The Flying Doctors http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088519/ – which was shot in Australia – and have wanted to visit ever since.

By: Vi @ Travel Tips

Vi @ Travel Tips — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:57:15 +0000

Some how most people are visiting only East of Australia (Uluru is exception), but they should check West and North, which are not so populated and less tourists. .-= Vi @ Travel Tips´s last blog ..Most dangerous species in New Zealand =-.