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 “Fly Kit” hack 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
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