🌿✨ A 7-Day, 6-Night Australia Trip Review 🇦🇺
– Happiness that’s not just captured in photos but fills the heart –
If someone asks, "Which country makes you smile every day even without anything extraordinary happening?" I’d raise both hands for Australia 🐨💛
This trip started with a simple thought: "I want to see kangaroos and koalas in real life." But once I got there, it became so much more. It’s the simple joys that Australia hides in every corner—whether it’s the warm sunlight, the cool breeze, charming cafes, or the smiles of strangers.
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🌈 DAY 1: Hello Sydney! A city full of smiles
The plane landed at Sydney Airport, and my heart was racing! The weather here is comfortably cool, with soft sunlight brushing my face, making me feel like, "I’m really awake now!" 🥹✨
We took the train into the city using an Opal card—super convenient. Then, we checked into a hotel near Circular Quay, a prime location just steps away from iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
In the evening, we simply strolled along the waterfront, enjoyed a scoop of gelato, listened to the waves and chirping birds. It wasn’t anything extraordinary, yet it felt incredibly special. It was as if the city was hugging me tightly without saying a word 🌊💕
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🦘 DAY 2: Meeting koalas, kangaroos, and breathtaking views at Taronga Zoo
Today, we took a ferry to Taronga Zoo, perched on a hill by the sea with stunning views! Just seeing kangaroos hopping by made my heart swell. I even fed a kangaroo by hand. At first, I was scared it might kick, but it was so gentle, eating softly and giving me the cutest, innocent look 🥺
The koalas were equally adorable, like living plush toys, dozing off and waking up on eucalyptus trees. I watched them for so long that passersby might’ve thought I was about to transform into a koala myself 😂
The zoo’s view overlooks the Opera House and Harbour Bridge—it’s a peak experience, blending urban and natural worlds right here 🐨🌳🌆
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🌄 DAY 3: Blue Mountains – Silence filled with the sound of the heart
We set out early, taking a two-hour train ride to the Blue Mountains, a place straight out of a fairy tale.
The highlight was the "Three Sisters," three giant rock formations by the cliff. They looked magical, surrounded by mist and vibrant green trees. As I walked and admired the view, I found myself stopping to simply listen to the wind, the silence, and the peace—it gently yet firmly touched my heart 🫶
We rode the Scenic Railway, the steepest in the world—so thrilling! The views along the way felt like flying through the valleys, leaving me breathless for moments 😆
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☕ DAY 4: Simple life in the big city – Cafes, books, and graffiti
We woke up late and wandered around Newtown and Surry Hills, areas filled with chic coffee shops, second-hand bookstores, and graffiti-covered walls. Every corner was so charming I wanted to take a photo with everything 🎨📸
The most memorable spot was "Paramount Coffee Project." Their frothy latte and fruit-topped toast were heartwarming. It felt like… just sipping coffee and listening to soft jazz was enough to recharge my entire life ☁️☕
This place has a unique charm—not in luxury but in its perfectly balanced simplicity. Like sitting by a window, watching people pass by, and thinking of someone who couldn’t join the trip…
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🍇 DAY 5: Hunter Valley – A world of wine, flowers, and smiles
We set off again to Hunter Valley, the land of vineyards and cheese 🍷🧀. Even though I’m not a wine enthusiast, I fell in love with this place easily because of its fairy-tale-like scenery—green fields and rolling hills stretching endlessly.
I tried several glasses of wine (but didn’t get drunk, haha) paired with cheese. It was so good I couldn’t stop smiling. At one point, I sat in the middle of a vineyard, with a gentle breeze, warm sunlight, and soft music playing from a speaker. It was so perfect I accidentally said, "I don’t want to go back to Thailand…"
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🌊 DAY 6: Sea Life Aquarium – Diving into an underwater world of imagination
You can’t visit Australia without seeing Nemo! We went to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, which has an underwater tunnel for close-up views of marine life.
My favorite spot was the jellyfish illuminated by colorful lights—it felt like stepping into an underwater fairy tale, like "The Little Mermaid in a dreamy version." ✨🐠
Afterward, we walked around Darling Harbour. In the evening, there was a musical fountain show—beautiful music, water dancing to the rhythm, reflecting shimmering lights. It was the perfect romantic ending to the day, even without a partner 💖
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✈️ DAY 7: Goodbye Australia… but my heart stays here
On the last day, I packed my bags with a heavy heart. Saying goodbye to everything felt so hard. Looking out the hotel window, I felt grateful to myself for daring to book that flight.
Before leaving, I stopped by Paddy’s Market to buy souvenirs—adorable kangaroo keychains, koala tote bags, and Tim Tam chocolates. Eating them while waiting for the flight was the ultimate treat 🍫🛍️
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💌 Summary of this trip in my heart:
Australia is a country that doesn’t try to be charming—it just is, naturally, through the ordinary things around you. Whether it’s the smile of a bus driver, directions from a stranger, or a kangaroo gently eating from your hand.
Most importantly, Australia taught me that "Happiness isn’t about how far you go, but how open your heart is." 🌍💛