Travelling in Australia: vast, wild, and deeply alive

Australia or the “Down Under”, makes people dream.

Endless open spaces, wild nature, long roads, deserted beaches…

But it’s also an immense, unpredictable country. Sometimes disorienting, and often more complex than it seems.

So, how do you approach it? How do you experience the best it has to offer without getting lost in the itinerary? That’s where I come. I got to know this country piece by piece. In a van, in a 4WD, by plane, by train. Alone, with others, while working, exploring, and taking my time.

I’ve driven for days, slept under the stars, spotted kangaroos at sunrise, seen landscapes that shook me and lived through avoidable mishaps.

Today, I help you create a trip that truly reflects you: coherent, fluid, alive.

What the guides don’t tell you

This country shakes things up.

What you don’t always see in guidebooks or on social media is everything that makes a trip to Australia both demanding and fascinating.

Distances are dizzying, even within the same state. A “quick drive” can stretch across hundreds of kilometres without seeing a single soul.

The seasons are reversed, the climates varied, sometimes extreme. You can go from 0°C in the morning to 40°C in the afternoon, experience all four seasons in a single day, or come across a road closed due to tropical rain.

Trying to “see it all” in one month is like saying you could visit all of Europe in just a few weeks. On paper, maybe. In reality, it’s exhausting.

Yes, it’s beautiful. Powerful, even. But it requires choices. And that’s exactly what I help you make, the right ones.

A little personal story

That day in Karijini: It was January, right in the middle of the wet season, usually the worst time to be there. But that year, the bad weather hadn’t hit yet.

I was in Karijini National Park, and it was around 45°C. Karijini is one of those places that’s both breathtaking and remote. No phone signal, hardly any water points, hours of driving to get there, and no one in sight.

Overconfident and under-hydrated, my body eventually gave out: dizziness, weak legs, and nearly fainting. Luckily, a ranger happened to pass by and gave me a sachet of electrolytes, a mix of mineral salts to dissolve in water that rehydrates the body much faster than just drinking plain water. It got me back on my feet. But more than that, it taught me two things: In Australia, you don’t “wing it.” You need to know the seasons, read the conditions, anticipate what the photos don’t show…And always keep electrolytes in your bag.

Three ways to experience Australia for the first time

1) The smart road trip

Not the one that wears you out, the one that lets you breathe.

Like exploring the west coast from Perth to Broome, or discovering (in my opinion) the most beautiful road in the country: the Great Ocean Road.

2) The city + nature combo

A rebalanced classic, far from the clichés.

For example: Sydney + Blue Mountains + Jervis Bay, or an itinerary from Cairns to Brisbane, the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island… all the way to Sydney.

3) Focus on one single state

Instead of trying to see it all, choose one region. Stay there. Live it. It’s often simpler, more budget-friendly, and more powerful. For example:

– Tasmania: incredible nature, peaceful towns, breathtaking hikes

– Queensland: tropical forest, beaches, coral reef

A few itinerary ideas

There’s no one “right” way to explore Australia. It all depends on what you enjoy, how much time you have, and the season.

Here are a few routes I recommend:

Two weeks in the South-West

• Perth – Margaret River – Albany – Esperance

Surfing the sands dunes of Lancelin, spotting quokkas on Rottnest Island (the world’s “happiest” animal), visiting vineyards in Margaret River, swimming in Albany’s turquoise bays, walking through the Valley of the Giants…Plenty to enjoy without ever getting bored.

Three weeks from south to north

• Adelaide – Uluru – Darwin

For travellers seeking immersion, start in Adelaide and board the legendary train The Ghan. It takes you through the Red Centre and its sacred rock, all the way to Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, known as the Top End. There, a relaxed atmosphere awaits you, along with a strong Aboriginal presence and unforgettable sunsets.

One month on the West Coast

• From Perth to Broome, wild and off the radar

For those who crave real space. Start with the Pinnacles Desert, then head through Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Coral Bay, Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth… End with the gorges of karijini and the tropical calm of Broome. Optional add-on: the Kimberley region and Horizontal Falls, for a bold adventure, few dare to take on.

In short

Australia isn’t a trip you improvise. It requires time, intention, and a real awareness of what you want to experience, not just what you want to see.

With the right guidance, it all becomes clear. Powerful. Unforgettable.