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Are you going to Australia for the cities or the outback?  Either way, Matador has you covered!  With resources about surfing, the big Melbourne vs. Sydney debate, and Western Australia, if you are going to see wild kangaroos or the Sydney Opera House, look no farther.

Australia By the Numbers

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TRAVEL WRITING:   MC Lars breaks down his recent tour of Australia by the numbers.  More »

15 Things You Can't Miss in Australia

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TRIP IDEAS:   15 spots that that nobody visiting the land down under should miss.  More »

Melbourne Vs. Sydney: The Debate Continues

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ABROAD:   There was a reason we chose Melbourne when we moved to Australia almost two years ago. And no, it wasn't because of the weather (it's surprisingly cold and rainy here).  More »

Antarctica Flights: Australian Sidetrip?


TRIP IDEAS:   Yes, it's an option. A good one? You decide.  More »

Australia: Best in Tourism 2009

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TRIP IDEAS:   For what it's worth, here are your winners, Australia.  More »

"Maldivians Abandon Archipelago; Establish New Country in Australia"

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NEWS:   Is this a headline ripped from the news of the future?   More »

Melbourne Vs. Sydney: The Debate Continues

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ABROAD:   There was a reason we chose Melbourne when we moved to Australia almost two years ago. And no, it wasn't because of the weather (it's surprisingly cold and rainy here).  More »

Learn To Surf In Byron Bay, Australia

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TRIP IDEAS:   Byron Bay is the perfect place to catch your first wave.  More »

Melbourne: A surprise awaits you at every turn

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TRIP IDEAS:   Whether you’re living in Melbourne or just visiting, you’re always one corner away from a pleasant surprise  More »

Learning Experiences: Shearing Sheep in the Australian Outback

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ABROAD:   More than the physical pressures and the unique skills I had mastered, those long hours spent in the middle of nowhere stuck in my mind.   More »

Australian Roadtrip: Sydney to Byron Bay


TRIP IDEAS:   Most backpackers take a night bus for this popular leg in Australia. Here's an alternative route.  More »

Uluru Revisited: You Can Keep Climbing


TRIP IDEAS:   The proposal to ban hiking up Australia's famous red rock has been overruled.  More »

Western Australia: 10 Places You Don't Want to Miss

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TRIP IDEAS:   Ask yourself, are you going to Australia for the cities or the outback? If you answered outback, this is for you.  More »

5 Things to Do in Melbourne

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TRIP IDEAS:   What does Matador Trips Co-Editor Carlo Alcos like to do in Melbourne? Well, I'll tell you.  More »

Cockatoo Island: A Different Perspective on Sydney's New Year Fireworks

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TRIP IDEAS:   Where will YOU be this New Year's Eve?  More »

A Day in the Life of An Expat in Sydney, Australia

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ABROAD:   From flat whites to kangaroo BBQ's - the average day of an American in Sydney.   More »

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Matadorians who know #australia

Marj Lefroy

"Expert on Melbourne, Australia having lived in the city for over ten years"


Carlo Alcos

"Left his 9-5 to live and love the Australian lifestyle"


Matty Lynch

"I've been brought back to the bar in Melbourne where I saw my first naked woman"


Adventure Rob

"Currently in Perth, having travelled across various parts of the country"



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