Yesterday we were telling you how easy it was to have access to a "private" beach. It is still necessary to find it because the ocean is not always visible from the road. But that is not really difficult. You just need to know where to look. Often the shore of the Sunshine Coast is protected. Therefore the beach access consists of a few hundred metres path zigzagging through a nature reserve.

Let us know which beach on the Sunshine Coast is your favourite in the comments below!

Having access to a "private" beach is a dream easily accessible in Australia. And when we say "private", we are not referring to the crowded Mediterranean beaches for which you have to pay to access. Indeed we mean a beach where you feel alone in the world, almost (except on a few dog friendly beaches). It is very easy to have access to this privilege no matter where you are in Australia. On the Sunshine Coast, between Noosa and Caloundra, the beaches stretch out of sight. If you are really missing the crowd, you can always opt for the Gold Coast, two hours south.

What do you think? Do you prefer a crowded beach or a more private beach? What is your favourite beach of the Sunshine Coast? Let us know in the comments below!

We were watching Sideways (a "wine movie" we recommend!) which gave us the idea to ​​explore the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. Montville is a picturesque village, a popular stop for people from Brisbane who are only an hour drive away. Along with accommodation, there are many things to see and do in the area like galleries, restaurants, some vineyards with wine tasting (photo) and cheese factories. In short, a great relaxing place if you want to enjoy life and spend your holidays (or just a day) away from the resorts of the coast in a foodie's paradise.

What do you think? Have you been to "The Soul" of the Sunshine Coast? Which is your favourite wine region in Australia? What is your favourite Australian wine? Let us know in the comments below (and drink responsibly)!

Rain and bad weather on the Sunshine Coast are beginning to play on our inspiration. So before the start of our road trip around Australia we have decided to publish photos of places visited in recent weeks. The Blue Pool (photo) and Green Pool are not to be missed attractions in Angourie. Legend goes that these freshwater swimming holes were created when the miners of old quarries reached groundwater sources. They would then have found their quarry filled with water when they returned to work the next morning. The pools are within 20 metres of the ocean. They are an excellent alternative to the beach especially in hot weather.

What do you think? Have you ever been there before? Are there any pools you would recommend on East Coast Australia? Let us know in the comments below!

Apparently the Sunshine Coast is one of the sunniest regions in the world. Lonely Planet speaks about more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Well, obviously we landed here in the remaining 65. In fact it seems that Queensland has recorded heavy rainfall in January and February over the last few years which caused recent floods. For your safety, you may want to have a look at general flood information delivered by the Bureau of Meteorology. No matter what, be prepared for floods and check for road closures. The monsoon belt on the other hand is much further to the north between Cairns and Darwin. Moral: heading south in the coming weeks to run away from the Sunshine Coast weather!

What do you think? How was the weather during your stay on the Sunshine Coast? Have you ever been caught in a flood during your holidays in Australia? Let us know in the comments below!

Australia Day (which is different to Anzac Day) is one of the interesting facts about Australia. It is the official national day of Australia, celebrated every year on January 26, commemorating the arrival of the first British colonial fleet in Sydney in 1788. If you have never seen the flag of Australia before (really?), well keep your eyes wide open, there is a slight chance you might see it everywhere on that day. You may see the Australian Aboriginal flag as well, as Australia Day is also known as Invasion Day for a lot of Indigenous Australians. Although Australian news promote thousands of activities and events celebrating this part of Australia's history, Australia Day seems to just be an Australian public holiday for a large part of the population. We have noticed that celebrations are not as significant as those of Bastille Day (French National Day) or Quebec's National Holiday for example. We did not see any fireworks on the Sunshine Coast but a true barbecue festival instead (a lot of specials on meat!). It seems that having a BBQ Party is part of the Australian culture to celebrate the nation.

What do you think about Australia Day? Do you celebrate Australia Day? How? Why do you celebrate Australia Day? Would you say attending an Australia Day event is an important thing to do in Australia? Let us know in the comments below!

Back to school is the period for shopping, student discounts and sales on school supplies around Australia (photo). In other words, just like anywhere else in the world. Here, it is the time of year that is different from what we are used to in the northern hemisphere. Christmas and New Year's Day sandwiched in the middle of summer holidays, Australian kids go back to school in January. The life in Australia is literally upside down!

What does back to school remind you of? What are your best back to school memories? Do you like this period? Let us know in the comments below!