based on 99 experiences from female travelers
Constance
France
Melbourne is a very nice city. People are lovely, I met a loooot of nice people. The city is safe, I've never felt worried there. Also transportation is very safe and good. I stayed there for 4 month and took the tram dayly without any issues there is a lot of student or people traveling so you can always find people for a trip outside the city.
Posted: July 27, 2025Experienced: June, 2023Gabby
Australia
I went to Melbourne for a concert with friends. Unfortunately due to my diet restrictions (gluten intolerant and lactose intolerant) a lot of the restaurants they wanted to go to were not an option for me. However, I was easily able to find places that accommodated my needs and the food was good. I ended up walking around alone a lot and it was so easy to get around. It was safe and I had so much fun. The attractions themselves in Melbourne are really great too. There are a lot of interesting and unique things to do as well as some things that even the locals do. It's a wonderful city to visit and I'm hoping to move there in the next few years!
Posted: July 15, 2025Experienced: September, 2024Ingrida
Sweden
It was so long ago that I was in Australia but it was then that I felt in love with the country, social ppl, sunshine all the time. I wanted to live there so I started to travel in Europe and got to Sweden. Got preoccupied and started a family here 😂
Posted: June 29, 2025Experienced: November, 1997Pretty boring. We drove the great ocean road up here in may. That was amazing If you expect european grandure you will not find it in Melbourne, or anywhere in Australia, really. Definitely cool place, the thrift stores are cool but insanely overpriced, the alternative scene is insanely pretentious and there is nothing really grand or wow! To do. The restaurants and cafe’s however are great
Posted: June 22, 2025We rented a camper and travelled from Darwin to Sydney. We were there for three weeks, but I must admit, we had a long distance to cover and there was a part when we were driving for three straight days without any particular activity. But it was all worth it to be able to go to Heron Island and do diving and snorkeling in a Great Barier Reaf - unforgettable experience!! I can't really say a lot about food cause we brought freeze dry food with us (which I recommend doing if you like me don't like toast bread, and beside, finding a grocery store wasn't an easy task)- the same goes for accomodations, but finding a campsite was not ever a problem.
Posted: June 17, 2025Hannah
Australia
Stayed for a week, one of the best holidays I've ever had within Australia! I've been recommending it to everyone I talk to. Highlights: - Rottnest Island, the quokkas were absolutely adorable and they're so unbothered by humans. The swimming here was amazing, we just used the hop on-hop off bus and it was much easier than the other option of biking. Definitely worth getting the bus. One thing we wished was that we had snorkels, there was a small shipwreck close to shore that you can snorkel at and we sadly missed out. But still best swimming ever. - Adventure World, Even as an adult the tornado water slide was such a thrill and highly recommend, there's a proper terrifying rollercoaster. - Two Rocks, were driving out to see the Pinnacles but got stopped halfway coz of a fire, randomly ended up at Two Rocks instead. There was a giant statue of King Neptune, experienced the best sunset of my life and even saw a couple of sea lions lounging around. - Sea Kayak Tour, it was a bit pricey but it was something I've never experienced before and definitely worth it. Saw sea lions, a variety of birds, and got to experience kayaking through the waves on the Ocean. Not worth the hype: - Penguin Island, on Google it seemed very interesting but in reality wasn't very. Was kind of a plain expanse and we thought snorkeling would be cool but didn't end up seeing anything noteworthy, instead were ambushed with seaweed and came too close for comfort with jellyfish.
Posted: June 6, 2025Experienced: February, 2025Based on 302 local experiences
Based on 302 local experiences
Breanna
I’ve always felt safe as a woman on the Gold Coast—whether walking my dog, heading to the beach, or using public transport. The areas I frequent, like Burleigh and Broadbeach, are well-lit and usually busy enough to feel comfortable, even in the evenings. I still take the usual precautions, but overall it’s been a really positive experience.
Posted: July 24, 2025Really safe, there is limited crime, if you stay in populated areas you feel looked out for, in the evenings you can walk comfortable and you’re unlikely to have anything pick pocketed or robbed. It’s best to keep bags close when in the city
Posted: July 17, 2025