One last shot of the Sunshine Coast before beginning an indefinite road trip across Australia. We promise you much more variety in the weeks and months to come (although we think the chances are high that there will still be some pictures at the beach). The months of January and February (summer in Australia) are probably not the best time to enjoy the climate of the Sunshine Coast as the there are many gray and rainy days. But tomorrow, all that will be behind us. Heading south to Brisbane!

What do you think? Have you planned a road trip around Australia? Do you use a trip planner? What is the best east coast road trip? Do you have cheap road trips ideas? Let us know in the comments below!

This photo is part of the Weekend Hashtag Project, a series featuring designated themes & hashtags chosen every week by Instagram’s Community Team. The theme of the week is: #tinyhorizon.

Australia does not seem to be an advanced country with telecommunications. Thus, it is difficult to obtain public WiFi access (whether free or not). Bars and restaurants rarely, if ever, provide internet service. We happened to come across a free hotspot at a branch bank. If you want to avoid the rather low speed connection McDonald's free WiFi, note that the Sunshine Coast Libraries (ten locations) are undoubtedly a sure bet to be able to have access to a free and high speed internet connection on the Sunshine Coast. Of course you depend on the opening hours of libraries but it is better than nothing we guess.

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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!

Looking at a map of Australia, one can tell that most of the Australian population lives along the coast. So where do you think Aussies spend their weekends? At the beach of course (same as at happy hour time during the week)! Surfing is the main activity but others such as sea kayaking seem also popular on the Sunshine Coast (photo). It is fascinating to see how always active are most of Australians. From what we have noticed, they are generally sportsmen at heart. Love this life!

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Obviously he was in a hurry to join the waves of the Sunshine Coast and surf. He took his surfboard and could not wait for her, but at least he took the time to get her board out of the car!

Forget the Nutella, what you spread on your toast in Australia is Vegemite. That is real Aussie food that has been making Happy Little Vegemites all around Australia since 1923! But what is Vegemite made of? Well, if you are expecting dark chocolate as part of Vegemite ingredients, be prepared for a rather huge disappointment. Vegemite is a yeast extract spread which apparently tastes like Marmite. Although its texture and colour are actually similar to dark chocolate fudge, its taste is a bit… different. Whether you grow up eating it then you may love it or you just tried it for the first time and found it absolutely disgusting and so incredibly salty. That said who is up for a Vegemite sandwich?

Have you tried Vegemite? What is so good about Vegemite? Vegemite on toast or Vegemite sandwich, what is your best Vegemite recipe? Let us know in the comments below!