based on 96 experiences from female travelers
Pretty 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, 2025Byron was crazy and amazing!! It can be a very intense place and I found after a few months there I needed to leave. But for the time I had there I meet so many cool people and enjoyed so much beach time. There is so many beautiful nature spots! I will say there are a lot of predatory men, which made me feel unsafe at times. But probably you get that everywhere, I just found it worse in Byron.
Posted: June 4, 2025Experienced: October, 2022I lived in Perth for about 1.5 years and I still regret not traveling around Australia. Perth is very calm and is frequented by many international students. If you like nightlife, Perth might not be for you. There are many daytime activities and during public holidays, but except for the Northbridge area, many places close early in the evening. During the day, I always felt safe; the Aboriginal people, except for the noise they made, are harmless. But at night you have to be careful, it's better not to walk around alone in the evening, especially in less frequented areas. We lived in a car for about 8 months, with about a month spent sleeping in public areas. Besides being illegal, I advise against sleeping in open areas. Only three times did anyone knock on our door, two of which were police 😅 but the third time was quite scary.
Posted: May 7, 2025Sydney is a super great and beautiful city. It's very easy to travel around on your own. There is great public transport in the cities and you meet new people everywhere. All in all, I can recommend Sydney in Australia to anyone. There is something for everyone.
Posted: April 10, 2025Experienced: December, 2024Based on 296 local experiences
Based on 296 local experiences
Kaitlyn
I personally feel no danger, I have once had my phone stolen but there was no danger involved. I had left my phone unattended at the beach. I have taken public transport and did not worry. Night time as a woman I always stay alert but I’ve never felt like I needed to watch over my shoulder.
Posted: June 24, 2025Toni
Relatively safe, as long as you are aware of your personal safety and don't put yourself in unsafe situations. People are pleasant, and there are a lot of surveillance cameras in Ipswich.
Posted: June 21, 2025