Usually, when we think of one of these words, the other one comes to mind as well.

According to Cambridge dictionary, the definition of holiday is: A time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax.

According to Oxford dictionary, the definition of travel is: Go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.

As we can see, the definition of holiday includes the world "travel", because, as already mentioned, usually when people have holidays, they travel somewhere. However, the definition of traveling just includes the action of moving, usually a long distance, although traveling is usually for leisure reasons, therefore, when we have a holiday. In spite of that, traveling doesn't necessarily mean holiday, since it can be a work travel, a travel to go study to college... And the same happens with holiday, not everybody travels when they have a holiday. In conclusion, holiday and travel can go together, but they are individual concepts that can go on their own.

There are may reasons to travel to Australia. You can travel for university, since some of the best world universities are there. You can travel to study English. You can travel for many reasons, but mainly, people travel for holidays, and that's what we'll focus on. What can be done in Australia? Well, it is a very big country with so many things and places to see. Since I've always wanted to go, I did a lot of research, and planned what to do there. I present you, two routes through the Aussie territories: 10 days on the west coast, from Perth to Exmouth and 15 days on the east coast from Melbourne to Cairns. The Red Center is also worth visiting, however it is all too much for one trip.

First, bear in mind that if you want a more comfortable travel, you'll need to rent a car. However, in case you prefer not to, you can travel by bus or train, and stay a few more days, since it will take more time.

You'll arrive to Melbourne, Victoria, where you'll stay the first two days. It is located in the south coast rather than the east coast, but it is a mandatory stop to fully enjoy your trip. In the morning, you will do a guided route through Melbourne's streets and galleries, you will discover all the cafes, boutiques, and the colorful street art. You can stop to have lunch anywhere you want, in case lunch isn't included in your route. In the afternoon you will either visit the Ian Potter Center: National gallery of Victoria, which includes an incredible collection of Australian art; or the Immigration museum, where you can learn about the variety of communities that conform the modern Melbourne. You can ride free in the City Circle Tram, which goes through the Central Business District. In the evening, you can explore the Fitzroy district, and have dinner at Gertrude Street.

Go and have breakfast at the Queen Victoria Market, which has delicious dishes. You can buy food and have a picnic at the Royal Botanic Gardens. In the afternoon you can either go to the Old Melbourne Gaol, to see where Nell Kelly was hanged, or go to the Melbourne Museum, to see the Forest gallery and dinosaur skeletons. In the evening, you will take a plane to Sydney, where you can have dinner.

Rise and shine! You are now in other state, New South Wales. Visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales, to see the aboriginal art. Then go to the Royal Botanic Garden. Walk in front of the spectacular Sydney Opera House, in your way to Circular Quay, where you can have lunch. In the afternoon you can either visit the Sydney Opera House or the Museum of Contemporary Art, from where you can enjoy wonderful views. If you aren't tired already, you can walk through the Sydney Harbour bridge, you can even climb it! Afterwards, explore The Rocks and have dinner there.

Last day in Sydney. In case you'd rather rest, you can spend the day at the worldwide famous Bondi beach, or go taste wines at Hunter Valley. Here's what I recommend: in the morning take a ferry from Circular Quay to one of the many coves and beaches, and swim for a bit in the ocean. Go back, and take a bus to Sydney Town Hall. In the afternoon, go to Hyde Park, after watching the Anzac Memorial. Visit the interactive Powerhouse Museum. You can have dinner at Chinatown. After dinner, visit both Darlinghurst and King's Cross neighbourhood.

You will leave the big city, and go up north, to the city of Newcastle. The first stop of your day will be the excellent Newcastle Region Art Gallery, and see the excepcional collection of Australian art. After you have lunch, go to the Fort Scratchley, where you can learn about what happened at the city during World War II. After you have dinner, walk around the city center.

From Newcastle, keep driving north through the Pacific Highway till you get to Port Macquarie, common destination if you're looking for attractive beaches, and who wouldn't find that appealing? On your way, you can visit Crowdy Bay National Park, where fishing is very popular. After you've had lunch, relax swimming in the ocean or getting a great tan.

Drive up to Coffs Harbour. You will go through all the beautiful sand beaches, like Nambucca Heads beach and the surfing paradise The Third Headland Beach. Coffs Harbour is one of the most popular turistic destinations in New South Wales, therefore it offers several aquatic activities. You have to try surfing, or go diving in the cristal clear beautiful water.

Drive to Byron Bay before the sunrise. If you're a fan of the ocean, this will be one of your top Australian destinations. Go to Cape Byron lighthouse to watch the sunrise, and enjoy the wonderful view at the easternmost point of Australia. If you get lucky you'll be able to see humpback wales during their migration (from august to october). If you don't, it's ok, you'll most likely see dolphins in Byron Bay (and maybe a few snakes). Enjoy the beauty of the Cape, and later go visit the beautiful beaches. Try surfing, it's a well known surfing destination. I would highly recommend going to the town to have lunch, and enjoy the hippie style that predominates. In the afternoon, you can either go diving or go to swim at one of the many beaches.

In less than a 2 hour drive you'll be in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. Go to the City Botanic Gardens as soon as you get there, in order to enjoy it when it is not too full of people. Then, go to the Queensland Cultural Precinct, where you will visit the Queensland Museum and Science Center, the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. Since you won't have time to visit the three of them in the morning, you can have lunch in a cafeteria there. When you're finished, enjoy the city, and go have dinner, you can take a walk by the harbour, and ride the Wheel of Brisbane.

After you've had breakfast, leave the city center to go to Sea World, to see dolphins, orcas, and many other Australian marine animals. You can have lunch there, and afterwards go to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, where you'll be able to hug adorable koalas. In the evening, drive back to Brisbane, and have a lovely dinner in the Stokehouse Q, a restaurant with spectacular views of Brisbane, which serves the best steak and seafood in the city.

Leave Brisbane to enter the Sunshine Coast, which goes from the north of Brisbane to Noosa. On your way, stop at Australia Zoo, a well known zoo thanks to Steve Irwin. Then, continue until you get to Hervey Bay. If your vacation is during the whale season (already specifies in day 8), get on a tourist boat, in which you'll see them. Afterwards, take the ferry to Fraser Island, and visit the biggest sand island in the world.

On your way to Rockhampton, you'll go through Bundaberg, where Australia's most famous rum is produced. You can stop there on your way up north. Once you get to Rockhampton, visit the Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Center. If you haven't had lunch yet, now is the time. In the afternoon, visit the Mount Etna National Park caves, 25 kilometers up Rockhampton, where the endangered ghost bat nests.

If you're an ocean lover, prepare for the best day in your life. Head to Townsville, and once you're there, take a boat to the Great Barrier Reef. Go to Michaelmas Cay, a stunning reef sand island, where you can either snorkel or dive along the turtles, sharks and colorful fish. After lunch, sail through the idilic Whitsunday Islands. Snorkel or dive for a while, and enjoy the marine life. Later, swim up to one of the islands, and enjoy the tropical beauty, you can hike, or just go for a walk. Then, when the sun starts to go down, go back to the boat and enjoy the best sunset of your life, sailing through the islands. If you stay a bit more, you'll be able to see the clear moonlight nights, which illuminate the islands, and make a wonderful view.

Enjoy Townsville, the second biggest city in Queensland. Walk through the streets, and go to the Reef HQ, a great aquarium that captures all the life in the Great barrier Reef, a great place to visit after going to the actual Barrier. In the afternoon, go to Magnetic Island, to spend your last afternoon in the east coast enjoying the beautiful beaches, and rest from the hectic day you had yesterday. Make sure you make te most out of your last night on this side of the country.

Go back to the mainland, and head to Cairns, last stop on your journey. Visit the Flecker Botanic Gardens, and participate in the multiple activities that are offered. After you've had lunch, you will head to the airport. Next stop: Perth.

First, bear in mind that you will require a car for this route.

Welcome to Western Australia! Once you've had breakfast, walk around Perth's city center! Enjoy the galleries and malls. Later, go to to Swan river, to see the Swan Bells. From here, head to Kings Park, where you can take a guided route enjoy the views, and have lunch. In the afternoon go back through the city to the Perth Cultural Center, which hosts the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Perth Institute of Contemporary Art and the Western Australian Museum-Perth. In the evening, go to the lively Northbridge, where you'll find tons of bars and restaurants.

From Perth, take a boat to Rottnest Island, where you can rent a bike, find quokkas, known as the happiest animals in the world, and enjoy de beautiful white sand beaches. In the afternoon, go back to Perth, and drive up to Fremantle, coastal city 19 kilometers away from Perth. Walk by the streets, admire the architecture, and stop in the most attractive shops and galleries. Then, take a guided tour on the Fremantle Prison, and go to the Western Australia Museum.

Once you get to Nambung National Park you'll be able to enjoy the Pinnacles, a landscape made out of limestone columns formed underground and exposed by the wind. Go through the 3 kilometers of the Pinnacles Drive, with enough time left to get out of the car and take a walk around the area. You can spend the night in a resort nearby, after you've enjoyed the night sky above the Pinnacles.

On your way up north to Kalbarri stop at Geraldton to visit the Museum of Geraldton, which hosts an excellent gallery dedicated to the shipwrecks that occurred in the area. Then, continue to Kalbarri.

After you've had breakfast, you can explore the Kalbarri National Park either by foot or in bike. In addition to beautiful beaches, you'll be able to enjoy dizzying cliffs, gorges and viewpoints. You can also take a canoe route along the Murchison river.

Head towards Denham. Stop at Shark Bay World Heritage and Marine Park and admire the ancient stromatolites of the Hamelin Pool. You can swim at one of the beaches there if you want, and are not afraid of encountering a shark, which aren't actually as common there as you would think. After lunch, visit the nearby Shell Beach to see how shells were used as construction material. You can spend the night at Denham, or continue to go up north and stay at Monkey Mia.

Good morning! Wake up early to witness how the dolphins are fed at 8:00 at Mia Beach. Then, get back at the highway, and drive up to Carnarvon, where you can take a guided visit to the Fruit Loop, a fruit plantation. In the afternoon, drive a bit more until you get to the Blowholes, and enjoy the beauty. Don't go to bed too late, tomorrow will be one of the best days yet!

Go to Coral Bay as soon as you wake up. Take a boat, and prepare to spend the day at the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. You can dive, snorkel, sail, and many more activities. If you go in whale shark season, you'll most likely see one. Spend the night at the town of Coral Bay, you'll love it.

There's not much to see in Exmouth, thererfore you could drive directly to the Range National Park. You can do many thinks, from hiking, to exploring the excellent marine life. In the afternoon, I'd recommend to go back to Exmouth to spend the night, but if you like camping, you can stay there, bearing in mind that the facilities are poor.

Last morning in Exmouth. You can rest, or have a walk around the city. Then, go to the airport, prepared to live the country you've fallen in love with, to go back home. But, remember, there are many more things to see, you should go again soon! And bear in mind I'll be willing to prepare your next trip. 🇦🇺🐨 🌊💛