Australia: land of endless beaches, killer wildlife and barbecue‑fuelled dreams. But before you book that one‑way ticket, consider these totally serious—yet totally unserious—reasons why you might think twice…
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Swimming Pools Next to the Ocean
Sure, you could brave the surf… if you don’t mind sharing it with sharks, stingers, saltwater crocs and the occasional rogue surfboard. Why risk it when your hotel pool is five steps away?
Over 10 000 Beaches…
Deciding which one to relax on will cause crippling analysis paralysis. Who knew paradise could be so stressful?
Spiders on Every Shoe
From redbacks to funnel‑webs, checking your sneakers for eight‑legged squatters is now a daily ritual. Got a shoe fetish? You’ll love it.
Bat Poo Bombs
Flying foxes roost by the thousands. One misstep under a fig tree and your rental car becomes a Jackson Pollock canvas.
Trees don’t want to be climbed…
Death Adder Speed‑Runs
They strike in 0.15 s flat—blinking guarantees a snakebite. You’ll be admiring their “cute face” from 50 m away.
Drop Bear Mosquito Hybrids
Remember applause‑sized mosquitos at 2 a.m.? You’ll too—if you survive the itch.
People have strange pets…
But you can also eat crocodiles and kangaroos
Christmas in Shorts
Carolers with flip‑flops, barbecues for Christmas dinner, and Santa in boardies. Psychology is confusing enough without this climate clash.
Scorching Heatwaves
Record highs of 50.7 °C in Exmouth (Feb 2024) mean you’ll cook an egg on the sidewalk—and possibly yourself.
UV Index: Off the Charts
Melbourne just hit 11+ days this summer. One minute you’re sunbathing; the next you’re a lobster. SPF 50+ is a non‑negotiable life hack.
The Australian cops fail completely
One good thing about Australia: You can go surfing all year if you want…
But when it rains… it can be extreme …
Birds are as tall as your car and can attack you…
Wildlife Traffic Jams
Kangaroos, emus, wombats—your morning commute just got literal. Horn honking is futile; they rule the road.
You can’t even play golf in peace
Endless Outback Roads
Thousands of kilometres of nothing but red dust and road trains. Break down once and you’ll make friends with your termite‑eaten spare tyre.
And you shouldn’t have a break down in the Outback
Flies That Never Quit
March flies, bush flies, deer flies—pick your tormentor. They’ll buzz in your ears, land in your eye and outlive your patience.
You Can’t Really Leave
Once the wildlife‑induced paranoia sets in, you’ll never get on another flight—Australia hooks you with its quirks (and free‑range crocodile burgers).
Of course, we’re just joshing! Australia’s sun‑burnt wonders, kooky critters and epic road trips are totally worth the minor inconveniences. Pack your sense of adventure (and a mosquito net), and we’ll see you Down Under! 😉
How can i travel to Austrialia as a Family of 4?would appreciate if i can get a response.
Thank you.
Hi there, you should get a tourist visa for each member of the family. The country is well organised for families (playgrounds, family friendly restaurants etc).