The Great Australian Blog

A little bit about a lot of Aussie stuff.

Category: Places To Visit

  • 14 Unique Things to Do in Sydney

    14 Unique Things to Do in Sydney

    Sydney is filled with wonderful places to visit and things to do. If you’ve climbed the Harbour Bridge and admired the Sydney Opera House, it might be time to try something new.  Here’s our selection for those who want to get off the well beaten track. Wendy Whiteley’s Wonderful Secret Garden Tucked near Lavender Bay…

  • 14 Unique Things to Do in Melbourne

    14 Unique Things to Do in Melbourne

    From laneways and live music to offbeat art spaces and hidden bars, here are 14 unique things to do in Melbourne that capture the city’s culture and character. Unique Things to Do in Melbourne 1. Get Lost in Melbourne’s Laneways Explore Hosier Lane, Centre Place, and AC/DC Lane for street art, cafés, and hidden bars.…

  • Which City is Better: Melbourne or Sydney?

    Which City is Better: Melbourne or Sydney?

    The age-old Aussie question: which city is better — Melbourne or Sydney? Which city is better — Melbourne or Sydney? As every Aussie knows, this is one question everyone has an opinion on. I’ve only holidayed in Sydney but have lived in Melbourne when I was younger. I love them both, so I’ll let you…

  • The Ten Best Reasons to Visit Australia

    The Ten Best Reasons to Visit Australia

    Australia isn’t just another country — it’s a whole world packed into one vast and fascinating continent. With landscapes that shift from tropical reefs to sunburnt deserts, and from cosmopolitan cities to sleepy coastal towns, it’s no wonder millions of travellers put “Oz” at the top of their bucket list. Whether you’re an adventurer, foodie,…

  • The Big Lap Australia

    The Big Lap Australia

    Like just about every Australian, the Big Lap has been an adventure I’ve planned to do at some point in my life. I’ve got a bit more serious about it the last year or so, and have started doing some research on how best to tackle this trip of a lifetime. It occurred to me…

  • Nemo and the Great Barrier Reef: A Real-Life Underwater Wonderland

    Nemo and the Great Barrier Reef: A Real-Life Underwater Wonderland

    Introduction to Nemo’s Great Barrier Reef For many, the words “Great Barrier Reef” immediately conjure images of breathtaking coral formations, colourful fish, and the deep blue ocean stretching endlessly. But for millions of people, especially children, their first introduction to this marine paradise was through Nemo, the adventurous little clownfish from Pixar’s Finding Nemo. While…

  • How Empty Is The Outback?

    How Empty Is The Outback?

    Australia is known for a lot of things: stunning beaches, unique wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef, and, of course, the Outback. When most people hear the term “Outback,” they probably picture a rugged, dry landscape, far from civilization, with red sands stretching to the horizon under an unrelenting sun. It sounds empty, right? And in…