Love It There Podcast Episode 73: Australia

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Your favorite sister duo chats with their guest, Jenna, to recap her bucket-list trip to Australia — from iconic city moments to rugged outback adventures. Jenna shares about her time exploring Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, the Mornington Peninsula, and Uluru. They dive into what it’s really like to fly halfway across the world (including a jet lag hack called “Flykitt” that actually worked), the magic of seeing an opera inside the Sydney Opera House, sunrise runs along Apollo Bay, glow worms in the forest, penguins at sunset, and the unforgettable “Sound of Silence” dinner experience under desert skies. Jenna also shares practical tips on road tripping the Great Ocean Road, navigating Australia’s laid-back culture (no tipping!), must-try foods like chicken salt and Tim Tams, and why Australia feels familiar — yet bigger, wilder, and more expansive than anywhere she’s been before. If you’re dreaming of dramatic coastlines, wildlife encounters, and a perfectly balanced mix of adventure and culture, this episode is your Australia starter guide. Australia Recommendations: Sydney - See a performance inside the Sydney Opera House — not just a photo stop. - Blue Mountains - Grand Canyon - Wentworth Falls Melbourne - Drive the Great Ocean Road (take a few days to do this!) ----Apollo Bay is a good town to stop in ----Must see spots: --------Twelve Apostles --------Cape Otway Lightstation --------The Grotto --------London Bridge --------Melba Gully (glowworms!) - Queen Victoria Market Phillip Island: see the Penguin Parade! Mornington Peninsula - Thermal pools - Local wineries - Consider taking the ferry to get here from Queenstown - Point Nepean National Park - Moonlit Sanctuary to pet/feed native Australian animals Uluru & The Outback - Ayers Rock Resort - The “Sounds of Silence” dinner under the stars - See Kata Tjuta Food to Try - Fresh seafood - Flat whites - Tim Tams - Anything with chicken salt! Flykitt to avoid jetlag!