Australia Expert - Why Go To Australia?

Very sleepy koala, my sister and I

I was born and raised in Australia, on a farm with platypus in the creek, kangaroos in the back paddock and emus too.  I took it all for granted and never knew how special this landscape was - until I left.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm happy where I am now, and for so many reasons, but the opportunity to go home and immerse in my mother land is always compelling.  There's so many reasons why, but here's my quick 6:

6 Reasons why Australia will keep you coming back again:

Bright sunny days with big light filled atmosphere is my first impression on arrival. Yes, of course it rains, (and rain is just about always welcome in Australia), but lets just say the climate is a welcoming feature and especially if you've flown in from the frozen north hemisphere in January.

Mind blowing diversity: From the high country and snow plains, (yes, I said snow), to golden sandy beaches, to the scent filled rain forests, Australia hosts a wide spectrum of climatic and ecological diversity.  I can fly from Melbourne to Cairns and feel like I'm in another country.

Quirky critters: I grew up with them, but seeing and experiencing an echidna hurriedly burrowing into the ground or being startled by a 6 ft long goanna barreling up a gum tree will always stop me in my tracks. 

Noisy birds: If you've ever heard a cockatoo screeching at around 100 decibels you'll know what I mean, but it's the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo that's my personal favourite.  Not all the birds are raucous though. The blue wren is a beautiful little bird that makes your heart sing.

Wine and dine: Exploring the wine districts and landscapes they exits in is a delight. You can even do a cycling tour and take in many, many wineries -my favourite place for this is in the Barossa Valley, South Australia

National Parks abound: Each one tells a story of the land, sometimes the Dream Time others the elements and strange plants and trees. These are settings of raw natural beauty and filled with energy. 

Feeling curious yet?  :) Reach out and say G'day!