My 7 Greatest Moments on the Australian East Coast

It's always hard to pinpoint your most favourite times when you've had an incredible time travelling. But when I travelled up the east coast of Australia, I'm pretty sure these seven points were some of the most unforgettable times I had.

1. Seeing the Blue Mountains

When I first saw the Blue Mountains I could not believe how beautiful they were. Bright green mountains as far as the eye could see, but yet with an eerie and beautiful blue haze over everything, hence the name, the Blue Mountains. This area was one of my favourites on the Australian east coast as I have a love for nature, greenery and walking. There are other great mountains and great walks in Australia, but they don’t compare to these beasts! It’s also kind of difficult to believe this much lush greenery can be just two hours west of Sydney. 

Australia Memories: The Blue Mountains

When I first had the dream of going to Australia back in 2010, I bought the typical Australian Lonely Planet and began my search. A few years later, the book was left unread and I hadn’t really thought about this massive country too much. All I remember from my purchase was the incredible image on the front of it, which turned out to be a fantastic shot of the Blue Mountains.

Fast forward to a few months ago and I was planning my journey round Oz and I realised that the Blue Mountains were definitely on my list of places I must see whilst I’m here. My big aim for Australia is to not spend a penny on accommodation so I’m relying on friends, couchsurfing but most importantly Helpx. I messaged a few families and hostels in the Blue Mountains and thankfully one replied last minute and offered me a stay with them!