Come and say G'day, Sara Tendulkar climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge © Tourism Australia

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Their Aussie memories

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Sara Tendulkar on the Gold Coast

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Sara Tendulkar on the Gold Coast

Surf and laid back culture

"Trying my hand at surfing on one of Australia’s iconic beaches on the Gold Coast, was truly a memorable moment. I may not be a pro, but catching a wave (or at least attempting to) was such a thrill. Whether it’s going surfing, snorkelling, eating amazing food, or the coffee culture, these memories are the souvenirs I take back home with me. There is something about Australia that keeps calling me back."

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Robert Irwin on Lady Elliot Island

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Robert Irwin on Lady Elliot Island

A haven for marine life

"My favourite holidays are always the ones I take right here at home. The most recent one that really stands out to me, was a diving trip to Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef. That place is just stunning. It has such a rich array of life. And there's one memory that will stay with me forever. I was out snorkelling in the open water, searching for turtles and manta rays. All of a sudden, I saw a massive shape emerge from the depth. I felt myself stop breathing, as an enormous humpback whale came right up next to me. Then, to my amazement, a beautiful little baby approached to have a closer look. It was a moment in time when I was truly breathless. I'm sitting there suspended in water, thinking, ‘wow’. I put my camera down, closed my eyes, took a breath and just enjoyed the moment. I remember thinking, “I just want to remember this forever” and I always will."

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Thomas Weatherall in Tasmania

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Thomas Weatherall in Tasmania

A journey through Australia's Island Wilderness

"The Australian holiday I will remember forever has to be my first trip to Tasmania. It was a couple years ago now, but it was also my first ever solo, independent trip, not with my friends or my family. I rented a car and just explored the whole island the best that I could in two weeks, driving from the south and went right up to the top end. Each few kilometres, it felt like you were entering another country, another world. It was forests, into beautiful lakes, into dry lands. Since then, I've been trying to come back at least once or twice a year. I can't quite shake Tasmania."