G’Day, I’m Sharyn.
The Aussie behind Discover Australia Now.
I’m here to help you prepare for a ‘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 explore Australia.
Whether you’re a solo traveller, a couple, in a group of friends or a family travelling Australia with kids, join me living, working and playing in Australia by discovering Australia your way – one road trip, one city, one town, one beach and one great Aussie meal at a time.
Plan a Road Trip or your Big Lap of Australia
Get inspiration from my road tripping Australia posts.
4 Day Crossing the Nullarbor Road Trip
I have heard people say that crossing the Nullarbor is one long and boring road. Well, I agree with the long part but, it is far from boring. I have found the Nullarbor to be one of the best Australian road trips I’ve done. It is a road trip I usually take at minimum...
How to Travel Australia Safely – Wildlife, Weather & Distance Tips
Are you planning your Australian trip but feeling a bit nervous at the same time? It's normal to be a little scared about visiting Australia because it's famous for having many dangerous animals, wild weather and long distances between towns. Well, Australia is a big...
Calder Highway Road Trip, Melbourne to Bendigo
If you are seeking a nice little road trip that highlights the Victorian countryside then you are in luck. Linking two major cities, Melbourne and Bendigo is the Calder Highway. If you drive direct it will take a mere 1 hour 45 minutes on the road, however, I suggest...
What to Pack for a 1 Day Road Trip
So, you are going on a road trip for the day, you’ve decided on where you are road tripping to and now you need to pack for the day. Well, packing for an Australian road trip requires some thoughtful planning. A little planning ensures you and those you are travelling...
The Great Southern Touring Route Road Trip, Victoria
The Great Southern Touring Route is a number of road trips all rolled into one big touring route. Starting and ending in Melbourne this Australian road trip takes you to some of Victoria's most famous spots. Along the Great Ocean Road, through the Grampians and to...
Day Trip (or weekend escape) to Geelong
If you are looking to escape Melbourne for a day trip or a weekend getaway consider Geelong. Why? Well, Geelong is only 75km from Melbourne’s CBD taking an hour or so to get there. Plus, it is Victoria’s second largest city, but without the crowds of Melbourne. There...
Plan Your Australia Trip Now?
How you travelling? Read my posts on transport options.
Guide to Sailing Aboard Spirit of Tasmania
I’ve been to Tasmania a few times, mostly for a quick weekend to see my favourite AFL team, Hawthorn Hawks play. I have flown each time however, wanting to drive the ‘big lap of Tasmania’ I decided to sail aboard the Spirit of Tasmania so I could take my vehicle. That...
Australian Hop On Hop Off City Sightseeing Buses – Why I Love Them
We’ve all seen them. Those bright coloured, open top buses with loud talking coming from them. You know the ones, with tourists sitting atop them pointing and snapping away with their camera or phone! When I lived and worked in Sydney I would see them around. I always...
How to Travel Australia Safely – Wildlife, Weather & Distance Tips
Are you planning your Australian trip but feeling a bit nervous at the same time? It's normal to be a little scared about visiting Australia because it's famous for having many dangerous animals, wild weather and long distances between towns. Well, Australia is a big...
Best Sydney Sightseeing Tours When You Are Short on Time
There are too many reasons for me to guess and to list here as to why you may only have a short time to visit Sydney, so I won’t. What I will list are some of the best Sydney sightseeing tours to do when you are short on time when visiting the city. As I’m sure you...
The Overland Melbourne to Adelaide Train – A Great Aussie Train Trip
There are a number of ways to travel between Melbourne and Adelaide. The quickest way is to fly taking a mere one hour and 20 minutes. Then you can drive yourself or hop on a bus along the highway linking the two cities. Or driving the slower and more scenic way along...
How to Kill Time at an Australian Airport While Waiting for Your Flight
Kill time at an Australian airport with a coffee while people watching I do prefer leaving an Australian airport after my flight over arriving at one for a flight. Mainly because when I arrive at the airport I never know how long I might be there for. My flight might...
Where do you want to go in Australia?
Choose a state to discover.
Get a Job on the Road to fund your Aussie travels
Read my posts on work you can do while travelling Australia.
How to Busk to Fund Your Australian Travels
Many of us want to make some cash while we travel Australia. After all, money is what helps keep us travelling. There are different physical Australian travel jobs you can pick up during your travels but one way to make some cash is to do some busking or street...
Travel Jobs in Australia – What are They + How to Find One
You are travelling Australia and want to top up your money, so you thought you would look for a travel job in Australia. Well you are in luck. Australia offers people travelling around Australia plenty of casual job opportunities. This means you don't need to spend...
How to Start a Travel Blog about Australia and Make Money From It
So you have decided to travel Australia and you want to make some money while you travel to support these travels. One way is to start a travel blog about Australia. And if you are wondering if you can make money from it, well, you can, if you monetise it. In this...
9 Jobs in Australia With Accommodation for Travellers
If you are travelling around Australia without your own accommodation, and wanting to pick up a job, you may want to get jobs in Australia with accommodation. Why? Well, a live-in job means you kill two birds with the one stone, if I can say that! You not only get a...
Caravan Park Jobs – What are they? How to Get one?
If you like camping and or caravanning then more than likely you have pulled into a caravan park for the night. So you would know a caravan park is a place to get accommodation, or to set up your own accommodation for a night or more. They are mostly located in...
Certificates and Training To Help You Gain Work While You Travel Australia
To work in some industries in Australia like a gaming venue, a venue that serves alcohol or on a building site you are required to hold a certificate. Having a certificate shows you have undertaken training and deemed competent in the field. And therefore, you are...
—– Discover Australia Now —–
one road trip, one city, one town, one beach and one great Aussie meal at a time
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.