When we were planning our move to Australia, I read a lot of Australian blogs as research – Australian lifestyle blogs, Australia travel blogs, blogs by people doing the big lap of Australia, Australia parenting blogs, Australia fashion blogs – I trawled through all of them searching for information about the places we were thinking about moving, to learn about the lifestyle in Australia and to get ideas about travelling in Australia.
I got so much inspiration from those who were travelling around Australia or sharing their experiences about places to visit in Australia and things to do in Australia – it really kept me going on the days that our Australian visa seemed to be taking forever to come through!
The best Australian bloggers know the cool local things to do in Australia, they know which are the best places to live in Australia, they know the best places to visit in Australia for a holiday and they know everything about the best of Australia’s tourist attractions. The best blogs in Australia in the travel and lifestyle niches share their tips and secrets about their local area which can really help you get to know your new home.
Whether you’re still trying to decide on the best places in Australia to live, you’re planning the best places to go in Australia for a holiday or for an Australia road trip, or you’ve already moved to Australia and you’re trying to get to know your new home better, destination-focused Australia blogs will help you to find out more about living, exploring and travelling in Australia.
You’re going to love this list of Australian blogs! I’ve broken it down by location to make it easy for you to find those Australia blogs that interest you. Most of them are family blogs because I know when you’re moving to Australia with kids making sure your kids get settled is a top priority. Towards the end of the post, there is also a section listing blogs about travelling around Australia and doing the big lap (just in case that is on your to-do list once you get settled!), along with the state tourism websites which are packed with inspiration.
I hope you enjoy the list! And if you do, please remember to give it a share on social media.
Table of Contents
Australia blogs in New South Wales
Hello Sydney Kids
Hello Sydney Kids lists family-friendly activities and things to do in the Sydney region. Their mission is to help families create memories and positive experiences together by exploring Sydney.
Visit the Hello Sydney Kids website
Find Hello Sydney Kids on Facebook
Find Hello Sydney Kids on Instagram
Kid Size Living
KIDsize Living Sydney City provides inspiration to parents who are looking for things to do in the inner city of Sydney.
Visit the Kid Size Living website
Find Kid Size Living on Facebook
Find Kid Siz Living on Instagram
Be sure to check out Kid Size Living’s other accounts on Instagram as they run them for lots of different locations on the East Coast!
Sydney Expert
Helping you get the best from your visit to Sydney. Written by locals with insider knowledge – the site is packed with tips on what to do and where to go.
Visit the Sydney Expert website
Find Sydney Expert on Facebook
Find Sydney Expert on Instagram
View this post on InstagramLoved seeing this flag on the Opera House last night. #sydney #invasionday2020 #australiaday2020
Londoner in Sydney
Follow British-Australian couple Annie and Steve as they explore expat life in Sydney.
Visit the Londoner in Sydney website
Find Londoner in Sydney on Facebook
Find Londoner in Sydney on Instagram
View this post on InstagramWhen this is the entrance to a cafe, you know it’s going to be good! @1770getaway ❤️
Byron4Kids
The essential family guide to Byron, listing things to see and do in the area as well as classes, workshops, dining and services.
Visit the Byron4Kids website
Find Byron4Kids on Facebook
Find Byron4Kids on Instagram
Artsplorers
A Sydney based blog for adventures in art for children – find arts inspired activities and classes for kids in Sydney, NSW
Visit the Artsplorers website
Find Artsplorers on Facebook
Find Artsplorers on Instagram
All Mum Said
A family-friendly guide to the Hunter Valley and Australian parenting blog.
Visit the All Mum Said website
Find All Mum Said on Facebook
Find All Mum Said on Instagram
Coffs for Kids
A website designed for families in the Coffs Harbour region to find activities, playgrounds, events and family services, as well as craft and information articles.
Visit the Coos for Kids website
Find Coffs for Kids on Facebook
Find Coffs for Kids on Instagram
Newy with Kids
Your guide to family fun in Newcastle.
Visit the Newy with Kids website
Find Newy with Kids on Facebook
Find Newy with Kids on Facebook
Australia blogs in Queensland
Brisbane Kids
A great family website for kids in Brisbane! A comprehensive guide of things to do, what to see, local services and attractions.
Visit the Brisbane Kids website
Find Brisbane Kids on Facebook
Find Brisbane Kids on Instagram
Families Magazine
An online and in print family guide to South East Qld for parents with kids aged 0-17 years. Covers comprehensive kids’ activities and things to do, classes and clubs, holidays and special events, practical advice on services and education and lots more in the areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
Visit the Families Magazine website
Find Families Magazine Brisbane on Facebook
Find Families Magazine Gold Coast on Facebook
Find Families Magazine Ipswich on Facebook
Find Families Magazine Toowoomba on Facebook
Find Families Magazine on Instagram
Sunny Coast Kids
Designed to showcase the best of the Sunshine Coast region for kids, from beaches, waterfalls, hikes and walks to playgrounds and cafes.
Visit the Sunny Coast Kids website
Find Sunny Coast Kids on Facebook
Find Sunny Coast Kids on Instagram
Adventure Mumma
An insider guide to Tropical North Queensland. Based in Cairns, this blog shows the best spots to visit around the region – up to Cooktown and Port Douglas as well as further afield around Australia – with outdoor fun high on the list.
Visit the Adventure Mumma website
Find Adventure Mumma on Facebook
Find Adventure Mumma on Instagram
Our Coast Life
The Blair family are adventure lovers who showcase all of the fun of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland’s coastal region.
Visit the Our Coast Life website
Find Our Coast Life on Facebook
Find Our Coast Life on Instagram
PakMag
A parenting lifestyle magazine printed across North Queensland with a website providing great destination advice as well as local information and parenting tips.
Visit the PakMag website
Find PakMag on Facebook
Find PakMag on Instagram
Australia blogs in Victoria
Kid Town Melbourne
Fun things to do with your family in Melbourne – along with a few book reviews. It covers hidden gems and the main tourist spots with activities for all ages.
Visit the Kid Town Melbourne website
Find Kid Town Melbourne on Facebook
Find Kid Town Melbourne on Instagram
Anyday Adventures
Sharing child-friendly activities in and around Melbourne.
Visit the Anyday Adventures website
Find Anyday Adventures on Facebook
Find Anyday Adventures on Instagram
Meetoo
Melbourne with kids – things to see and do in Melbourne and Victoria
Visit the Meetoo website
Find Meetoo on Facebook
Find Meetoo on Instagram
Melbourne Mum’s Group
A place for Melbourne mums to find all the latest news, as well as advice on local things to do, hidden secrets and lots of laughs.
Visit the Melbourne Mum’s Group website
Find Melbourne Mum’s Group on Facebook
Find Melbourne Mum’s Group on Instagram
See Geelong
Helping you discover the best things to see and do in and around Geelong.
Visit the See Geelong website
Find See Geelong on Facebook
Find See Geelong on Instagram
View this post on InstagramHave you checked out the rock pools at Point Lonsdale?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #pointlonsdale #visitpointlonsdale
Australia blogs in the Northern Territory
Darwin Family Life
Darwin Family Life is your local guide to everything family in Darwin!
Visit the Darwin Family Life website
Find Darwin Family Life on Facebook
Find Darwin Family Life on Instagram
View this post on InstagramHave you checked out the rock pools at Point Lonsdale?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #pointlonsdale #visitpointlonsdale
Australia blogs in Tasmania
Tassie 4 Kids
A family travel agent website which also has brilliant resources on each area of Tasmania including playgrounds, things to do, where to eat and what to see.
Visit the Tassie for Kids website
Find Tassie for Kids on Facebook
Find Tassie for Kids on Instagram
Dorky Mum
A freelance writer mum sharing stories of her life in Tasmania.
Visit the Dorky Mum website
Find Dorky Mum on Facebook
Find Dorky Mum on Instagram
Australia blogs in South Australia
Kids in Adelaide
A place to find all the best activities, playgrounds, cafes and events in Adelaide and surrounding South Australia.
Visit the Kids in Adelaide website
Find Kids in Adelaide on Facebook
Find Kids in Adelaide on Instagram
This is Radelaide
A full digital guide to the thriving culture in Adelaide – from the arts to the food and fashion scenes – as well as things to do.
Visit the This is Radelaide website
Find This is Radelaide on Facebook
Find This is Radelaide on Instagram
Australia blogs in ACT
Kid Size Living Canberra
An online guide for life with kids in Canberra – attractions, eating out, activities, school holidays, parks, pools and playgrounds and more.
Visit the Kid Size Living Canberra website
Find Kid Size Living Canberra on Facebook
Find Kid Size Living Canberra on Instagram
Australia blogs in Western Australia
Kids Around Perth
Free info on things to see and do in Perth and Western Australia with kids.
Visit the Kids Around Perth website
Find Kids Around Perth on Facebook
Find Kids Around Perth on Instagram
West Australian Explorer
The outdoor guide to travelling the West Coast of Australia
Visit the West Australian Explorer website
Find West Australian Explorer on Facebook
Australia-Wide Sites
Caravanning with Kids
Destination advice across Australia from a family who caravans! Travel tips for each state with things to see and do, as well as reviews and free resources. Plan your next Aussie adventure!
Visit the Caravanning with Kids website
Find Caravanning with Kids on Facebook
Find Caravanning with Kids on Instagram
Ellas List
Family travel inspiration daily – things to see and do in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
Visit the Ella’s List website
Find Ella’s List Sydney on Facebook
Find Ella’s List Melbourne on Facebook
Find Ella’s List Brisbane on Facebook
Find Ella’s List on Instagram
Let’s Go Kids!
Australia’s only free family guide for kids and their parents – what to do and where to go state by state.
Visit the Let’s Go Kids website
Find Let’s Go Kids on Facebook
Find Let’s Go Kids on Instagram
Playground Finder
A must-have app and website for families with younger kids, you can easily locate great playgrounds near you or filter by requirements. The site lists different features such as abilities, BBQ facilities and dog-friendly parks and it covers the whole of Australia.
Visit the Playground Finder website
Find Playground Finder on Facebook
Find Playground Finder on Instagram
Australia Big Lappers
Travelling Australia with Kids
A huge resource for anyone thinking of travelling Australia with kids. Advice on destinations, what to pack, what vehicle or van to choose, finances, schooling on the road, where to stay and more.
Visit Travelling Australia with Kids website
Find Travelling Australia with Kids on Facebook
Find Travel Australia with Kids on Instagram
Coasting Australia
Check out this family of four travelling around Australia full time in a bus with a kelpie cross called Bobby. They love sharing the best family and pet-friendly destinations along the way, and sharing their favourite spots and places around the country.
Visit the Coasting Australia website
Find Coasting Australia on Facebook
Find Coasting Australia on Instagram
My Rig Adventures
A family of four living on the road full time since 2016 – sharing their best caravanning, homeschooling and budgeting tips, and sharing their adventures of living and working on the road.
Visit the My Rig Adventures website
Find My Rig Adventures on Facebook
Find My Rig Adventures on Instagram
A Big Peachey Adventure
The Peacheys are travelling Australia full time with their 3 kids and their website gives info for long or short term trips, as well as being the home of the Australian Family Travel Podcast. They share their must see destinations as well as lots of practical advice of travelling with kids.
Visit the A Big Peachy Adventure website
Find A Big Peachy Adventure on Facebook
Find A Big Peachy Adventure on Instagram
Lapping Oz
The Australian Adventure Family! Lots of 4wd and bush camping fun, destination and product reviews from a full time travelling and roadschooling family.
Visit the Lapping Oz website
Find Lapping Oz on Facebook
Find Lapping Oz on Instagram
Trip in a Van
Probably Australia’s most well-known travelling family – now on their second lap of Australia!
Visit the Trip in a Van website
Find Trip in a Van on Facebook
Find Trip in a Van on Instagram
State Tourism Websites: Travel Guides Australia
Below is the list of the state tourism websites which are incredible travel guides for your Australia travels. There are many sites covering specific cities, towns and districts within a state but these are a great place to start when looking for information about the place you’re moving to/living in. The official state tourism Australia travel blogs keep you up to date with Australia travel advice, where to visit in Australia and what to do in Australia. You’ll find tonnes of beautiful places in Australia and will get lots of inspiration for Australia travel ideas.
>> Destination New South Wales
>> South Australian Tourism Commission
The state tourism blogs are the perfect travel guides for Australia, but remember you can also find tourism sites about the towns and regions in each state which give you more detailed information about local events. There are too many to list here but some of my favourites are Visit Noosa, Visit Brisbane and Visit Sunshine Coast.
Australia blogs to inspire you
I hope this list of Australia travel blogs, Australian lifestyle blogs, family blogs in Australia and blogs about Australia inspires you!
Whether you’re looking for the best city in Australia for a weekend getaway, the best city to live in Australia or you’re looking for some ideas of things to see in Australia, Australia travel tips or you just want to see what’s on in Australia in your local area – this list should have what you’re searching for!
If you find this post helpful, please give it a share and let’s all give a big shout out to all of the amazing bloggers out there who inspire us to enjoy this beautiful country!
If I’ve missed any Australia blogs off this list that you think should be featured, please drop me a line karen@smartstepstoaustralia.com with the details!