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Come discover Australia with me – one road trip, one town and one beach at a time
Hi. I’m Sharyn, and you have landed on Discover Australia Now. My website/blog all about living, working and playing in Australia.
Whether you are an overseas tourist, working holiday maker or Australian citizen, here you will find my best first-hand facts, tips, hacks and local insights. All to help you live, work and play in Australia. Discover how to prepare for doing ‘the big lap of Australia’ or an Australian Road Trip. Get ideas for a city break or rural getaway. Have an Australia staycation or find a travel job as you travel around Australia. Whether you are a solo traveller, a couple or a family travelling Australia with kids, get some Australia travel inspiration here to Discover Australia Now.
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As I travel Australia I am continuously writing about places I have visited and ticking them off my bucket list. And you will find these posts in ‘What’s New on Discover Australia Now’. From city guides to road trips to getting a job while you travel to the best Australian accommodation. Yep, I love writing about living, working and play in Australia – I haven’t been everywhere, but I am trying! What’s on your Australia bucket list?
Surviving Christmas Alone While Travelling Australia
I’ve been an Australian expat living and working in a number of countries around the world and I have spent Christmas abroad more than once. It was...
Your Guide to the Theme Parks of the Gold Coast
Meet your favourite characters at Movie World - one of the theme parks on the Gold Coast While the Gold Coast is known as ‘Australia’s...
Cairns 7 Day Itinerary for Your First Visit
swim in the Cairns lagoon during your Cairns 7 day itinerary So you’re off to Cairns, Tropical North Queensland for 7 days. Whether you are...
How to get from Sydney Airport to the City
So you are arriving at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and are wanting to get into the city as fast and cheaply as possible. Well, you are in...
Adelaide to Melbourne Road Trip: Best Stops Along the Way
One of the best stops on an Adelaide to Melbourne Road Trip is the Coonalpyn Silo Mural There are a couple of ways to drive between Adelaide,...
My 9 Best Tips For A Hassle-Free Big Lap of Australia
If you are planning your big lap of Australia, you probably have mixed emotions. You may be excited, apprehensive and a little stressed in the...
Crikey – Let’s Visit Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Crikey, pronounced ‘kraiki’ is a word meaning exclamation of surprise, amazement or dismay. It is a well-used Australian word and was a particular...
Where to Stay in Sydney – Accommodation Options + Best Suburbs
So you are headed to Sydney, Australia for a holiday and you are wondering where you will stay. You want to see all the sights - the Sydney Opera...
Spend a Day in the 1850s Gold Rush at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
One of the best things to do while visiting Ballarat, Victoria is to spend a day at Sovereign Hill. This incredible living museum recreates the...
How to Spend 1 Day in Sydney Aboard the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Sydney needs little introduction. Who hasn’t dreamt of seeing Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House! With this city’s...
How to Travel Australia without a Car
How to Travel Australia without a Car - one options is to travel by bus The best way to see Australia is by car. Why? Because it gives you...
National Motor Racing Museum + Mount Panorama, Bathurst
Peter Brock statue @ National Motor Racing Museum @ Mount Panorama Like most countries, Australia has some big and wonderful museums to...
7 Day Melbourne Itinerary for Your First Visit
Melbourne is known for its street art, sporting life and great cafe culture and now, you plan to spend 7 days in Melbourne discovering it for...
Fun Things to See and Do in Darwin, NT + Surrounds
One of the most fun things to see and do in Darwin is experience a glorious sunset Darwin, yes it was named after Charles Darwin, even though...
Best Great Ocean Road Tours If You Don’t Have a Car
You are visiting Melbourne and Australia’s state of Victoria, and seeing the Great Ocean Road is high on your agenda, but you don’t have a car....
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia. And recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. I also pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Let’s all live, work and play harmoniously together as we Discover Australia Now.