Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton

Day ten of twelve in Rockhampton. Jack explores the Fitzroy River Barrage Open Day, visits the Botanic Gardens, takes the TransLink bus to Yeppoon, and reflects on the cost of living and future road trip plans. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Boathouse, Customs House, Fitzroy River, TransLink Bus Route 440, Yeppoon Foreshore, Hummingbird Cafe, The Range. Covered: Infrastructure Tours, Public Transport Costs, Ute Maintenance, Coastal Day Trip, Road Trip Planning, Local Dining Prices. Chapters:00:00 Fitzroy River03:12 Frenchville07:12 Bus A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripAustralia #BruceHighway #FitzroyRiver #BeefCapital #TransLink #QueenslandWinter #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #OutbackDrive #CapricornCoast #Yeaston #JackThorntonPodcast #LiveInAustralia #RegionalAustralia #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day nine in Rockhampton. Jack explores the Fitzroy River Barrage plans, visits the Museum of Art and Botanic Gardens, takes the cheap TransLink bus to Yeppoon, and prepares his ute for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Rockhampton Museum of Art, Fitzroy River, Heritage Village, Yeppoon, Coffee Society Rockhampton, Stockland, Mount Archer National Park. Covered: Rockhampton attractions, Public transport costs, Dining in Rockhampton, Preparation for road trip, Local history and culture. Chapters:00:00 Quay Street01:38 Yeppoon03:18 Coffee Society Rockhampton05:03 Mount Archer National Park06:49 Buddy Boy Kitchen Rockhampton08:23 Great Western Hotel09:50 Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #QueenslandTravel #BeefCapital #FitzroyRiver #BruceHighway #CairnsRoadTrip #TransLink #RockhamptonMuseum #BotanicGardens #MountArcher #CoffeeSociety #BuddyBoyKitchen #AustraliaWinter #CentralQueensland #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #RoadTripAU #VisaFreeAustralia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack explores the Fitzroy River Barrage plans, visits the Museum of Art and Botanic Gardens, rides the cheap TransLink bus to Yeppoon, and prepares his ute for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Rockhampton Museum of Art, The Two Professors, Yeppoon Foreshore, Great Western Hotel, Frenchville. Covered: Administrative tasks, Local transport costs, Museum and gardens, Pub culture, Road trip prep. Chapters:00:00 Quay Street01:24 Rockhampton Botanic Gardens03:51 Great Western Hotel06:47 Frenchville A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #BruceHighway #TravelAustralia #OutbackRoadTrip #CairnsBound #TransLink #FitzroyRiver #QueenslandWinter #TravelTips #SoloTravel #UteLife #HerveyBayToCairns #AustralianCoffee #RegionalAustralia #TravelPodcast #JackThornton https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day seven in Rockhampton: walking the Fitzroy River Barrage, checking out the Capricorn Coast bus fare, and planning the final leg north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street heritage precinct, Fitzroy River, Coffee Society Rockhampton, Rockhampton Museum of Art, The Range, Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Allenstown, Buddy Boy Kitchen Rockhampton. Covered: Public Transport Costs, Museum Visits, Ute Preparation, Local Dining Prices, River Safety. Chapters:00:00 Quay Street heritage precinct02:55 Allenstown05:58 Great Western Hotel08:11 North Rockhampton A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripAustralia #FitzroyRiver #TransLink #Yeppoon #CapricornCoast #WinterInQueensland #RockhamptonLife #BruceHighway #OutbackDriving #AustralianCoffee #RegionalAustralia #TravelBudget #QueenslandTourism #JackThorntonPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day six in the Beef Capital. Jack explores the Fitzroy River boardwalk, visits a local cafe for breakfast, and hikes Mount Archer before discussing the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Quay Street, Coffee Society Rockhampton, Mount Archer National Park, Nurim Circuit, Sleipner Lookout, Grasstree Lookout, Hummingbird Cafe, Frenchville. Covered: Mount Archer Hiking, Rockhampton Dining Costs, Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Museum of Art, Road Trip Preparation. Chapters:00:00 Quay Street02:19 Nurim Circuit04:37 The Range06:57 Buddy Boy Kitchen Rockhampton A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripCairns #MountArcher #FitzroyRiver #QueenslandWinter #TravelPodcast #JackThornton #AusTraveller #RegionalAustralia #HikingQueensland #FoodieRockhampton #BruceHighway #DigitalNomadAus #VisitQueensland #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day five in Rockhampton. Jack explores the Quay Street heritage precinct, sorts out banking logistics, and weighs up the cost of living while preparing for the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: ANZ Branch Rockhampton, Quay Street, Coffee Society Rockhampton, The Range, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Buddy Boy Kitchen Rockhampton, Mount Archer National Park, Great Western Hotel. Covered: Banking and administration, Local dining costs, Heritage architecture, Preparation for road trip, City exploration. Chapters:00:00 ANZ Branch Rockhampton04:36 Quay Street06:32 Room07:30 Road08:16 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #QueenslandTravel #BeefCapitalOfAustralia #BruceHighwayRoadTrip #CentralQueensland #TravelOnABudget #AustralianOutback #HerveyBayToCairns #RockyLife #WinterInTropics #QueenslandHistory #TravelTipsAustralia #SoloTraveler #UteLife #FitzroyRiver #MountArcher #BudgetTravel #ExploreQueensland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day four in Rockhampton. Jack navigates the heritage streets of Quay Street, sorts banking logistics, and plans the next leg of the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Rockhampton CBD, Quay Street, Fitzroy River, The Range, Mount Archer National Park, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Rockhampton Museum of Art. Covered: Administrative Setup, City Exploration, Cost of Living, Nature and Wildlife, Future Travel Planning. Chapters:00:00 Street01:21 Quay Street03:06 Fitzroy River05:29 Mount Archer National Park07:14 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #AustraliaTravel #BeefCapital #FitzroyRiver #MountArcher #RoadTripAustralia #BruceHighway #HeritageArchitecture #CafeCulture #WildlifeWatching #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #OutbackDriving #QueenslandLife #DigitalNomad #SoloTravel #AustralianLandscape https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day three in Rockhampton. I explore the Fitzroy River, visit the Botanic Gardens and Zoo, and discuss the practicalities of living in Australia's Beef Capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: The Range, Fitzroy River, Quay Street, ANZ Branch, Buddy Boy Kitchen Rockhampton, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo, Mount Archer National Park, Great Western Hotel. Covered: Administrative setup, Local attractions, Cost of living analysis, River wildlife safety, Future travel planning. Chapters:00:00 The Range01:11 Fitzroy River02:28 ANZ Branch04:48 Mount Archer National Park06:57 Great Western Hotel08:59 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #QueenslandTravel #BeefCapital #FitzroyRiver #AustraliaTravelPodcast #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #BotanicGardens #MountArcher #CentralQueensland #TravelHacks #BudgetTravel #WildlifeWatching #HeritageWalk #RoadTripAustralia #CairnsBound #TravelVlog #AustralianLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack settles into day two in Rockhampton, exploring the Fitzroy River, the heritage precinct, and planning the drive north. He breaks down local costs, from coffee to rent, and looks ahead to the Capricorn Coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Coffee Society Rockhampton, Quay Street, Customs House, Fitzroy River, Criterion Hotel, Rockhampton Museum of Art, The Range, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo. Covered: Rockhampton City Life, Local Costs and Budgeting, Heritage and History, Transport and Logistics, Nature and Wildlife, Planning the Road Trip North. Chapters:00:00 Coffee Society Rockhampton01:52 The Range03:57 Mount Archer National Park05:49 Department of Transport and Main Roads07:43 Wandal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #AustraliaTravel #BeefCapital #QueenslandWinter #BruceHighway #TravelPodcast #SoloTravel #RoadTripAU #CapricornCoast #GreatBarrierReef #HeritageVillage #FitzroyRiver #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #AustraliaLife #JackThornton #VisitQLD https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack Thornton drives north from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton, settling into the Beef Capital. He explores the Fitzroy River, checks out the heritage streetscape, and outlines the practicalities of moving to Central Queensland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Rockhampton, Australia. Places in this episode: Hervey Bay, Bruce Highway, Quay Street, Customs House, Post Office, St Joseph's Cathedral, Criterion Hotel, ANZ Branch. Covered: Rockhampton arrival, Quay Street heritage, Fitzroy River wildlife, Mount Archer views, Museum and Zoo, Cost of living, Public transport, Driver licence transfer. Chapters:00:00 Bruce Highway02:59 Fitzroy River06:57 Great Western Hotel09:32 Rockhampton A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rockhampton #CentralQueensland #BeefCapital #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripAU #BruceHighway #FitzroyRiver #MountArcher #QueenslandWinter #HerveyBayToCairns #CapricornCoast #GreatBarrierReef #TravelTips #MovingToAustralia #OutbackLife #AustralianFood #HeritageArchitecture #WildlifeWatching https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends his final full day in Hervey Bay, walking the Urangan Pier at dawn, visiting the new community hub, and preparing the ute for the long drive up the Bruce Highway to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Urangan Pier, Bayaroma Cafe, Hervey Bay Community Hub, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, Spotted Goat Kitchen, Commonwealth Bank Pialba, Urangan Botanic Gardens, Scarness Band Roturna. Covered: Hervey Bay daily life, Road trip preparation, Local dining costs, Community infrastructure, Art and culture, Driving logistics. Chapters:00:00 Urangan Pier01:13 Bayaroma Cafe02:26 Hervey Bay Community Hub04:44 Hervey Bay Regional Gallery07:00 Marina08:18 Urangan Botanic Gardens A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #QueenslandTravel #WhaleWatching #K'gari #FraserCoast #RoadTripAustralia #BruceHighway #CairnsBound #WinterInQLD #UranganPier #TravelBudget #AustralianCoffee #WildlifePhotography #SoloTravel #VanLifeAustralia #GreatSandyStraits #VisitQueensland #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends his last day in Hervey Bay after the Whale Festival weekend — a quiet morning at the Urangan Pier, a final coffee in Torquay, and the new community hub opening in Pialba. He reflects on the cost of living and what the drive to Cairns will hold. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Urangan Pier, Bayaroma Cafe, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, The Dock Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Scarness Band Rotunda, K'gari, Pialba. Covered: Whale Festival aftermath, new community hub and library, gallery exhibitions, Hervey Bay cost of living and housing, road trip preparation north. Chapters:00:00 Urangan01:02 Pialba02:12 Hervey Bay Regional Gallery04:10 Scarness Band Rotunda05:26 K'gari07:11 Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #Queensland #K'gari #FraserIsland #AustraliaTravel #WhaleWatching #CoastalQueensland #TravelPodcast #RoadTripAustralia #UranganPier #HerveyBayGallery #CostOfLiving #QueenslandTravel #GreatSandyStrait #BruceHighway #Telstra #AussieRoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day 11 in Hervey Bay: Jack walks the 900-metre Urangan Pier before dawn, watches the fishing boats head out, and thinks about time, tides, and the quiet work of a town built on the water. Plus the cost of a pier-side coffee, the whale festival wind-down, and what it costs to live here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Urangan Pier, Spotted Goat Kitchen, Commonwealth Bank Hervey Bay, EAT in the Bay, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, Enzo's on the Beach. Covered: Urangan Pier, Hervey Bay cost of living, Whale Festival wind-down, Local cafe and restaurant visits, Town infrastructure and community hub. Chapters:00:00 Urangan Pier02:03 Spotted Goat Kitchen03:25 Street04:46 EAT in the Bay05:49 Enzo's on the Beach07:45 Seaside night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #UranganPier #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WhaleFestival #FraserCoast #WideBay #TravelAustralia #HerveyBayLife #Kbari #LivingInAustralia #AustralianWinter #EspPlanade https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends his final full day in Hervey Bay at the Whale Festival, soaking in the town's winter community spirit, grabbing fish and chips, and revisiting the esplanade before preparing for the long drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Bayaroma Cafe, The Dock Hervey Bay, Urangan Pier, Hervey Bay Esplanade, Scarness Beach, Seafront Oval, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Pialba. Covered: Whale Festival Parade of Lights, Hervey Bay marina and pier, Cost of living and eating out, Local community and nightlife, Road trip preparation and logistics. Chapters:00:00 Bayaroma Cafe01:14 Urangan Pier03:09 Pialba04:44 Seafront Oval07:00 Night08:15 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WhaleHeritageSite #FraserCoast #UranganPier #RoadTripAustralia #BruceHighway #WinterInQueensland #ParadeOfLights #K'gari #FraserIsland #HerveyBayEsplanade #TravelAustralia #HumpbackWhales #SeeAustralia #QueenslandRoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends his final days in Hervey Bay before driving north to Cairns, catching the Whale Festival Parade of Lights finale and the new gallery's whale song exhibition, and reflecting on the town's winter rhythm and cost of living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Urangan Pier, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, Bayaroma Cafe, EAT in the Bay, Seafront Oval, WetSide Water Park, Tooan Tooan flying fox colony, The Dock Hervey Bay. Covered: Hervey Bay Whale Festival finale, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery whale song exhibition, Hervey Bay botanic gardens and local parks, Hervey Bay cost of living and dining, Road trip planning from Hervey Bay to Cairns, Hervey Bay winter activities and community life. Chapters:00:00 Urangan01:17 Hervey Bay Regional Gallery02:44 Seafront Oval04:12 Torquay06:02 The Dock Hervey Bay07:16 Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens08:16 Pialba A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #ParadeOfLights #WhaleSongExhibition #HerveyBayRegionalGallery #HerveyBayBotanicGardens #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #WinterInAustralia #RoadTripAustralia #Kari #FraserIsland #WhaleWatching #HerveyBayEsplanade #LivingInQueensland #CostOfLivingAustralia #QueenslandArt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack takes his booked day trip to K'gari (Fraser Island), the world's largest sand island, ticking off Lake McKenzie and the Maheno Shipwreck. Back in Hervey Bay, he catches a dawn walk on the Urangan Pier and a final fish and chips dinner, then plans the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: River Heads, K'gari, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, Lake McKenzie, 75-Mile Beach, Maheno Shipwreck, The Pinnacles. Covered: K'gari day trip, Whale Festival finale, Hervey Bay cost of living, Urangan Pier at sunset, Road trip north planning. Chapters:00:00 River Heads01:40 Lake McKenzie02:37 75-Mile Beach03:55 K'gari05:18 Seafront Oval07:10 Bayaroma Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #KGari #FraserIsland #LakeMcKenzie #MahenoShipwreck #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #WhaleFestival #UranganPier #RoadTrip #CairnsBound #BudgetTravel #CoastalQueensland #ExploreAustralia #WinterSun #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends a quiet winter day in Hervey Bay checking on his ute, walking the Urangan Pier in the rain, and taking in the new whale song exhibition at the regional gallery. He also plans his K'gari day trip and reflects on the town's tight rental market and the cost of a local life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Urangan Pier, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, Great Sandy Straits Marina, The Dock Hervey Bay, Bayaroma Cafe, Torquay, Pialba. Covered: Hervey Bay cost of living, Urangan Pier in winter, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery exhibitions, K'gari day trip planning, Hervey Bay practicalities (SIM, licence, buses). Chapters:00:00 Pialba01:42 Urangan Pier03:32 Torquay05:09 The Dock Hervey Bay07:13 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #UranganPier #K'gari #FraserIsland #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #WhaleWatching #HerveyBayArt #RegionalGallery #WinterInQueensland #BruceHighway #RoadTripAustralia #HerveyBayLife #WhaleSong #CoastalQueensland #FraserCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends a practical day in Hervey Bay: picking up his ute from the mechanic, grabbing new tyres for the long drive north, and soaking up the final week of the Whale Festival. He reflects on the town's tight rental market, the cost of a local lunch, and the community's quiet pride in its Whale Heritage Site status. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Pialba, Boat Harbour Drive, Urraween, Spotted Goat Kitchen, Hervey Bay Esplanade, Urangan, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Urangan Pier. Covered: Whale Festival finale and events, Cost of living and rents in Hervey Bay, Car maintenance and road trip prep, Day trip planning to K'gari (Fraser Island), Local dining and cafes in Torquay and Pialba. Chapters:00:00 Boat Harbour Drive01:52 Hervey Bay03:10 Urangan04:27 Scarness05:30 Pialba06:59 Torquay08:13 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #K'gari #FraserIsland #RoadTrip #WinterInAustralia #WhaleHeritageSite #UranganPier #HerveyBayEats #QueenslandCoast #TravelGuide #CostOfLiving #AustraliaWinter #HerveyBayWhales #LocalEats #DriveNorth https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends a drizzly day in Hervey Bay, walking the Urangan Pier, visiting Reef World Aquarium, and preparing his ute for the drive north. He reflects on the town's cost of living, the upcoming Whale Festival finale, and the practicalities of life in a coastal town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Bayaroma Cafe, Urangan Pier, Great Sandy Straits Marina, The Dock Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, Enzo's on the Beach. Covered: Hervey Bay rainy day activities, Ute maintenance, Cost of living, Whale Festival, Local arts and gardens, Transport and errands. Chapters:00:00 Bayaroma Cafe01:19 Urangan Pier02:58 The Dock Hervey Bay04:51 Hervey Bay Regional Gallery06:00 Night street06:49 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleFestival #UranganPier #GreatSandyStraits #ReefWorld #BotanicGardens #RegionalGallery #Queensland #Australia #TravelAustralia #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #K'gari #FraserIsland #RoadTrip #RainyDay #CostOfLiving #HerveyBayFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends a drizzly winter day in Hervey Bay during peak humpback season. He picks up fish and chips in Torquay, visits the botanic gardens, checks on his ute ahead of the long drive north, and takes in the tail-end of the Whale Festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Hervey Bay, Queensland, Urangan, Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, Urangan Pier, Torquay, Spotted Goat Kitchen, WetSide Water Park, Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum. Covered: Hervey Bay rainy day activities, Car maintenance for road trip, Whale Festival closure, Hervey Bay cost of living and districts, Local arts and gardens, Transport and errands. Chapters:00:00 Rain on window00:44 Urangan02:16 Urangan Pier03:33 Torquay04:52 Spotted Goat Kitchen06:11 WetSide Water Park07:43 Pialba A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #HerveyBayWhales #WhaleFestival #WinterInQueensland #RainyDay #FraserCoast #UranganPier #FishAndChips #BotanicGardens #HerveyBayEsplanade #RoadTripAustralia #CoastalLiving #TravelAustralia #QueenslandWinter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

On day three in Hervey Bay, Jack takes his first whale-watching cruise of the season, learns about the Whale Heritage Site from a local marine biologist, and walks the esplanade in the winter drizzle. He also checks out the new community hub progress and shares practical notes on booking cruises and getting around the bay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Great Sandy Straits Marina, Salt Cafe Urangan, Enzo's on the Beach, The Dock Hervey Bay, Urangan Pier, Pialba, Torquay, K'gari (Fraser Island). Covered: Whale watching cruise from Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay local dining options, Hervey Bay community hub and airport upgrades, Cost of living and travel in Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay esplanade and pier, Hervey Bay whale season timing. Chapters:00:00 Great Sandy Straits Marina01:47 Boat ride03:12 Torquay04:26 Cafe05:26 Urangan Pier07:18 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleWatching #WhaleHeritageSite #HumpbackWhales #K'gari #FraserIsland #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WinterinOz #TravelPodcast #HerveyBayEsplanade #UranganPier #GreatSandyStraits #MarineConservation #CoastalWalk #AustralianWildlife #RoadTripNorth #FraserCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day two in Hervey Bay: Jack gets a local's haircut, walks the 17-kilometre esplanade, learns the town's districts, watches humpback mothers and calves from the shore, and plans his K'gari day trip with notes on whale cruise prices and winter costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Bayaroma Cafe, Urangan Pier, The Dock Hervey Bay, Reef World Aquarium, Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum, Spotted Goat Kitchen, Torquay, Urangan. Covered: Hervey Bay local districts and layout, Whale watching from shore in winter, K'gari day trip planning and costs, Local history and heritage buildings, Winter cost of living and eating out. Chapters:00:00 Torquay01:08 K'gari02:47 Urangan04:04 The Dock Hervey Bay05:26 Scarness06:42 Spotted Goat Kitchen08:53 Night harbour A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #Kgari #FraserIsland #UranganPier #HerveyBayEsplanade #WinterInQueensland #WhaleHeritageSite #FraserCoast #TravelAustralia #CoastalWalks #ReefWorld #HistoricalVillage #HerveyBayWhales https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack drives north from the Sunshine Coast to Hervey Bay, the world's first Whale Heritage Site, arriving at the peak of humpback season. He explores the esplanade, checks out the Whale Festival, and plans his next leg toward the reef, with practical notes on costs and local life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Hervey Bay, Australia. Places in this episode: Pialba, Torquay, Urangan Pier, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Spotted Goat Kitchen, Point Vernon, K'gari, River Heads. Covered: Arrival in Hervey Bay, Whale watching season, Local districts and cost of living, Planning K'gari day trip, Local food and coffee, Road trip north to Cairns. Chapters:00:00 Hervey Bay00:52 Torquay02:03 K'gari07:38 Hotel room, quiet A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HerveyBay #WhaleHeritageSite #HumpbackWhales #WhaleFestival #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #UranganPier #FraserCoast #DriveNorth #CoastalDrive #WinterInQueensland #HerveyBayEsplanade #K'gari #FraserIsland #TravelAustralia #WhaleWatching https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends his final winter day on the Sunshine Coast: a pre-dawn surf at Mooloolaba, a hinterland brewery visit, a last whale sighting from Point Cartwright, and a farewell dinner at a local favorite — with notes on costs, whale-watching etiquette, and the road north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba, First Bay, The Milk Bar Coffee Co., Maroochydore, Bank of Queensland, Point Cartwright Lighthouse, Dee Den Restaurant, Buderim. Covered: surfing at Mooloolaba, bank setup, hinterland brewery, whale watching from shore, costs and budget, farewell to Sunshine Coast, preparing for road north. Chapters:00:00 Mooloolaba01:12 Maroochydore02:07 Buderim03:54 Blackall Range05:42 Dee Den Restaurant07:11 Restaurant interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #AustraliaTravel #WhaleWatching #Mooloolaba #Hinterland #CraftBeer #TravelAustralia #Queensland #RoadTrip #Coffee #BeachLife #WinterInAustralia #PointCartwright #HumbackWhales #BudgetTravel #LocalEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends his final full day on the Sunshine Coast chasing clear winter skies after days of rain, walking the cliffs at Point Cartwright one last time, and reflecting on the cost of coastal living before driving north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba, Point Cartwright Lighthouse, Humble on Duke, Ocean Street, Maroochydore, Sunshine Social Coffee Roasters, Maroochy River. Covered: Sunshine Coast last day, Mooloolaba walk, Whale watching, Cost of living, Road trip north, Local cafes. Chapters:00:00 Mooloolaba01:25 Street03:16 Point Cartwright Lighthouse04:49 Ocean Street06:25 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #AustraliaTravel #Queensland #Mooloolaba #PointCartwright #HumbleOnDuke #WhaleWatching #WinterSun #RoadTrip #CairnsBound #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #CostOfLiving #FlatWhite #GoExplore #HumpbackHighway #AustraliaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends a rainy winter day on the Sunshine Coast, checking out the local surf scene, the Mooloolaba Esplanade, and the region's famous 50-cent bus, all while reflecting on the cost of living and planning his drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba Esplanade, Kings Beach, Caloundra, Bulcock Beach, Caloundra Coastal Walk, Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore, The Colombian Coffee Co. (Maroochydore), Point Cartwright, Moffat Beach. Covered: Rainy day activities, Sunshine Coast local transport, Cost of living in Mooloolaba, Whale watching in winter, Road trip planning north. Chapters:00:00 Room with rain on tin roof00:38 Bus ride in rain02:33 Moffat Beach03:18 Caloundra Coastal Walk04:34 Quiet room interior06:33 Mooloolaba Esplanade A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #Mooloolaba #Caloundra #AustraliaTravel #Queensland #WinterInOz #HumpbackWhales #RainyDayTravel #CostOfLiving #BusTravel #RoadTripAustralia #CairnsBound #Noosa #MooloolabaEsplanade #WhaleWatching #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day nine on the Sunshine Coast: Jack walks the Caloundra headlands in the drizzle, ticks off the last of his admin before the drive north, and gets a close-up look at a humpback whale from the shore. Plus the business of wildflower season and the cost of a coastal winter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba, Caloundra, Bulcock Beach, Kings Beach, Maroochydore, The Colombian Coffee Co., Cotton Tree Beach Bar, Glass House Mountains. Covered: Caloundra Coastal Walk, Whale watching from shore, Wildflower festival, Driver licence transfer, Cost of living and grocery prices, Planning road trip north to Cairns. Chapters:00:00 Mooloolaba01:02 Caloundra02:05 Bulcock Beach03:12 Kings Beach04:32 Maroochydore06:21 Glass House Mountains A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #AustraliaTravel #Queensland #Caloundra #WhaleWatching #WildflowerFestival #RoadTripAustralia #CostOfLiving #AustralianWinter #Mooloolaba #Noosa #GlassHouseMountains #TravelPodcast #JackThornton #DriveNorth #CairnsBound #CoastalWalk #RainyDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends his eighth day on the Sunshine Coast chasing early wildflowers at the festival kickoff, hiking the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve for Glass House Mountains views, and catching a whale breaching from Point Cartwright. He also sorts his Queensland driver licence transfer and plans the road north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Sunshine Social Coffee Roasters, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, The Barn on Flaxton, Department of Transport and Main Roads Maroochydore, Point Cartwright, Cotton Tree Beach Bar. Covered: wildflower festival, hinterland walk, driver licence admin, whale watching, coastal dining. Chapters:00:00 Sunshine Social Coffee Roasters01:36 Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve03:46 Government office04:50 Point Cartwright06:33 Quiet evening room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #WildflowerFestival #MaryCairncross #GlassHouseMountains #Montville #TheBarnOnFlaxton #DriverLicenceSwap #QueenslandLicence #PointCartwright #WhaleWatching #Mooloolaba #CottonTreeBeachBar #WinterInAustralia #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #RoadTripNorth #CairnsBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day seven on the Sunshine Coast: Jack meets Whale One at the Mooloolaba wharf, hears the local talk about The Wave rail project, and finds the first wildflowers of the season before planning the drive north to Cairns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba, Montville, The Barn on Flaxton, Maleny, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Glass House Mountains, Buderim Forest Park, Humble on Duke. Covered: Whale watching boat trip, Hinterland villages, Wildflower season start, The Wave rail project news, Local food and coffee, Cost of living and transport. Chapters:00:00 Mooloolaba01:20 Montville02:58 Harbour04:15 Point Cartwright05:37 Buderim Forest Park06:29 Humble on Duke07:44 Sea waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #Mooloolaba #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WinterInAustralia #WildflowerSeason #GlassHouseMountains #Montville #Maleny #MaryCairncross #TheWaveRail #CostOfLivingAustralia #HumbleOnDuke #TheBarnOnFlaxton #RoadTripAustralia #CairnsBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack takes on the Mount Coolum summit walk before dawn, explores Maroochydore's dining strip, and checks in on the upcoming wildflower festival. Plus, the final decision on whale-watching by boat versus from shore. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mount Coolum, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Cotton Tree, Little Blackbird Cafe, Dee Den Restaurant, Humble on Duke, Coolum Beach. Covered: Mount Coolum summit walk, Maroochydore dining and cost of living, Whale-watching boat trip booking, Wildflower festival season timing, Local transport fares and passes, Queensland driver licence swap reminder. Chapters:00:00 Mount Coolum00:57 Maroochydore03:15 Mooloolaba04:07 Cotton Tree06:14 Dee Den Restaurant07:06 Sea waves08:06 Humble on Duke A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MountCoolum #SunshineCoast #Mooloolaba #Maroochydore #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #WildflowerFestival #AustraliaTravel #Queensland #SunshineCoastTravel #HumbleOnDuke #DeeDen #LittleBlackbirdCafe #CottonTree #WinterInAustralia #RoadTripAustralia #TransLink https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day five on the Sunshine Coast: Jack hikes to Kondalilla Falls in the Blackall Range, catches a winter whale from Alex Bluff, checks out the upcoming wildflower festival, and weighs the real cost of settling in against the 50-cent bus fare. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Kondalilla Falls, The Barn on Flaxton, Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba, Humble on Duke, Sunshine Plaza, Cotton Tree, Mapleton. Covered: Hinterland walks, waterfalls, Kondalilla Falls, food costs, coffee prices, public transport flat fare, whale watching from shore, whale watching boat trip, Cost of living Sunshine Coast, apartment rent increases, meal prices, road trip planning north to Cairns, car registration transfer, Wildflower season timing, Hells Bells adventure race, local events. Chapters:01:42 Montville03:16 Alexandra Headland04:55 Mooloolaba06:14 Humble on Duke A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #KondalillaFalls #HinterlandWalks #WhaleWatching #AustralianWinter #QueenslandTravel #Mooloolaba #Noosa #GlassHouseMountains #WildflowerSeason #PublicTransport #FiftyCentFare #BlackallRange #MountCoolum #RoadTripAustralia #BudgetTravel #LocalLife #SunshineCoastHinterland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends day four on the Sunshine Coast at the Eumundi Markets, explores the Buderim ginger factory, and finishes with a coastal walk at Point Cartwright. He also checks in on the cost of settling in, from market finds to the flat 50-cent bus fare. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Eumundi Markets, Buderim Ginger, Point Cartwright Lighthouse, Mooloolaba Esplanade, Humble on Duke, Mount Coolum, Noosa Everglades, Kondalilla Falls. Covered: Eumundi Markets, Buderim Ginger factory, Whale watching from Point Cartwright, Sunshine Coast public transport, Cost of living Sunshine Coast, Winter activities and wildflower season. Chapters:00:00 Eumundi Markets02:05 Bus ride03:28 Humble on Duke05:08 Caloundra06:20 Mount Coolum07:16 Waterfall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #EumundiMarkets #BuderimGinger #Mooloolaba #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #PointCartwright #SunshineCoastHinterland #AustraliaLife #WinterInAustralia #TravelAustralia #BeachLife #MovingToAustralia #SunshineCoastCost #TransLink https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends a winter Monday on the Sunshine Coast: an early surf check at Mooloolaba, a flat white at a local roaster, the cheap-as-chips bus system, a long walk past Point Cartwright Lighthouse, and a look at what's coming up — wildflower season and the hinterland rail works. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba Esplanade, Point Cartwright Lighthouse, Sunshine Plaza, Humble on Duke, The Barn on Flaxton, Blackall Range, Glass House Mountains, Noosa National Park. Covered: public transport fares and routes, winter whale watching from shore, hinterland villages and lookouts, cost of living and meals, driver licence administration, local food scene and cafes. Chapters:00:00 Mooloolaba Esplanade01:35 Point Cartwright Lighthouse02:50 Glass House Mountains04:13 Humble on Duke05:34 Noosa Main Beach06:49 Beach08:06 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #Mooloolaba #QueenslandTravel #AustraliaTravel #Noosa #SunshineCoastHinterland #GlassHouseMountains #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #AusTravel #TravelPodcast #MovingToAustralia #Queensland #ExpatLife #WinterInAustralia #CheapTravel #MooloolabaBeach #SunshineCoastBlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Day two on the Sunshine Coast: Jack wakes to winter sun, catches a glimpse of migrating humpbacks from Point Cartwright, explores the creative hinterland towns of Montville and Maleny, and walks the Noosa National Park headland trail before a quiet night in Mooloolaba. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba, Montville, Maleny, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Noosa National Park, Humble on Duke, Maroochydore, Caloundra. Covered: Sunshine Coast hinterland, Noosa National Park walk, Whale watching from shore, Moving to Australia admin, Cost of meals and coffee. Chapters:00:00 Mooloolaba02:05 Montville03:23 Maleny05:13 Noosa National Park08:22 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #Mooloolaba #Noosa #Montville #Maleny #GlassHouseMountains #WhaleWatching #NoosaNationalPark #Hinterland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack moves from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast, driving the ute up the Bruce Highway, settling into Mooloolaba, and exploring the coast's winter rhythm — surf, whales, markets, and the hinterland — with practical notes on costs, visas, and buses. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Places in this episode: Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Cotton Tree, Coolum Beach, Mount Coolum, Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Plaza, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast. Covered: driving from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast, settling into Mooloolaba flat, SIM card purchase, bank update, coastal walk and beach activity, whale watching, local food scene, planning hinterland and Noosa visits. Chapters:00:00 Maroochydore01:24 Mooloolaba03:12 Sunshine Plaza04:40 Alexandra Headland06:10 Humble on Duke07:35 Mount Coolum08:21 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SunshineCoast #Mooloolaba #Noosa #Queensland #AustraliaTravel #WinterSun #WhaleWatching #HumpbackWhales #SunshineCoastFood #EumundiMarkets #MountCoolum #Hinterland #RoadTrip #UteLife #CoastalWalk #Maroochydore #CoolumBeach #SunshineCoastTravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack spends his final day in Brisbane with a slow morning at the Powerhouse, a last visit to the Botanic Gardens, and a quiet evening on the river, reflecting on the city's rhythm and the road north to Cairns. Practical notes on costs, transit, and the gentle pace of settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Brisbane, Australia. Places in this episode: Brisbane Powerhouse, South Bank, Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Longwang Restaurant, Story Bridge, Highgate Hill. Covered: Final day in Brisbane, Brisbane Powerhouse arts, Mount Coot-tha lookout, Public transport costs, Farewell and road trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Highgate Hill01:29 Brisbane Powerhouse02:44 South Bank04:51 Restaurant interior, cutlery clink06:07 Story Bridge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrisbaneWinter #BrisbaneTravel #AustraliaTrip #Queensland #BrisbaneFood #MountCoottha #BrisbaneRiver #CityHopper #TravelVlog #SlowTravel #Wanderlust #RoadTripAustralia #BrisbaneLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack Thornton spends his final full day in Brisbane with a morning at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, a long lunch in West End, and an afternoon at the Queensland Museum Kurilpa, before preparing for his road trip north to Cairns. A quiet day of gratitude, koalas, and 50-cent ferries. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Brisbane, Australia. Places in this episode: Highgate Hill flat, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, West End, Opa Bar & Mezze, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm, Story Bridge. Covered: koala and wildlife, West End dining, museum visit, evening festival, farewell to Brisbane, practical travel costs. Chapters:00:00 Highgate Hill flat00:59 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary03:14 West End04:26 Brisbane Powerhouse05:44 Funfair06:47 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brisbane #AustraliaTravel #LonePine #KoalaSanctuary #WestEnd #BrisbaneFood #QueenslandMuseum #NightFeast #BrisbaneWinter #CityCat #50CentFare #RoadTripNorth #CairnsBound #TravelAustralia #BrisbaneLife #WinterInBrisbane #AusTravel #Queensland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack takes his new ute for its first real drive, explores the cliffs at Kangaroo Point, and gets his first taste of Brisbane's winter festival nights, from Night Feast to The Book of Mormon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Brisbane, Australia. Places in this episode: Kangaroo Point, Story Bridge, Highgate Hill, West End, South Bank, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Streets Beach, Wheel of Brisbane. Covered: Night out in Brisbane, Kangaroo Point and cliffs, South Bank cultural precinct, Ute ownership and driving, Performing arts. Chapters:00:00 Highgate Hill02:12 West End03:33 South Bank04:59 Brisbane Powerhouse06:30 Goodwill Bridge08:00 Quiet room08:50 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brisbane #AustraliaTravel #Queensland #BrisbaneNights #NightFeast #KangarooPoint #SouthBank #WestEnd #NewFarm #TheBookofMormon #BrisbaneWinter #QueenslandMuseum #RoadTripAustralia #CityCat #UteLife #MovingToAustralia #BrisbaneEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack tackles the less glamorous side of settling in — banking, tax numbers, Medicare — and gets his ute back from the mechanic. Then a CityCat ride with a 50-cent fare, a cheap lunch in the Valley, and a look at how Brisbane's transit is the best deal in Australia. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Brisbane, Australia. Places in this episode: Commonwealth Bank King George Square, Queen Street Mall, New Farm, Brisbane Powerhouse, West End, Longwang Restaurant, Paddington, Given Terrace. Covered: banking, tax file number, medicare, ute purchase, public transport, brisbane suburbs. Chapters:00:00 Queen Street Mall01:51 New Farm02:56 West End03:57 Given Terrace05:09 Ferry deck07:07 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrisbaneTravel #AustraliaTravel #BrisbaneCityCat #SouthBankBrisbane #PaddingtonBrisbane #NewFarmBrisbane #BrisbaneWinter #MovingToAustralia #AustraliaVisa #TaxFileNumber #MedicareAustralia #UteLife #RoadTripAustralia #QueenslandTravel #CostOfLivingAustralia #50CentFare #BrisbanePowerhouse #NightFeast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

On day three in Brisbane, Jack takes the bus up to Mount Coot-tha for a city lookout, hits the Botanic Gardens, and starts mapping the drive north to Cairns — with a few practical notes on costs, transit, and settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Brisbane, Australia. Places in this episode: Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout, Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Longwang Restaurant, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm, Highgate Hill, South Bank, Story Bridge. Covered: Mount Coot-tha lookout and gardens, Brisbane river ferries and transit, Cost of living Brisbane, Road trip planning Brisbane to Cairns, Winter festivals Ekka and Night Feast, Settling in as new resident. Chapters:00:00 City morning01:56 Story Bridge03:07 Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens04:47 Kangaroo Point05:32 New Farm06:35 South Bank07:59 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brisbane #MountCoottha #BrisbaneLookout #BrisbaneBotanicGardens #CityCat #BrisbaneRiver #NightFeast #Ekka2026 #Queensland #Australia #MovingToAustralia #TravelAustralia #RoadTripAustralia #BrisbaneFood #Longwang #WinterInBrisbane #AustraliaTrip #CityFerry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack explores Brisbane's winter festival scene, from the historic Ekka showgrounds to the Night Feast food village, and checks out the Winter Sessions live music trail. He also dives into the practicalities of settling in, including finding a rental and getting a Queensland driver's licence, all while enjoying the city's sunny days and cool nights. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Brisbane, Australia. Places in this episode: Lucerne on Fernberg, South Bank Parklands, Streets Beach, Wheel of Brisbane, Coffee Anthology, Brisbane Showgrounds (Bowen Hills), Brisbane Powerhouse, Davies Park Markets. Covered: Brisbane winter festivals, Rental market and settling in, Buying a car for road trip, Local food and markets, Outdoor activities and landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Lucerne on Fernberg00:56 Streets Beach02:04 Brisbane Powerhouse03:12 Davies Park Markets04:20 West Village05:23 Mount Coot-tha07:11 Kangaroo Point A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrisbaneWinter #Ekka150 #NightFeast #WinterSessions #BrisbaneLiveMusic #BrisbaneFood #SouthBank #MountCoottha #WestEndMarkets #BrisbaneRent #AustraliaTravel #Queensland #BrisbaneLife #CityCat #BrisbaneFestival #MovingToAustralia #BrisbaneNights https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/

Jack Thornton lands in Brisbane for the start of his Australia journey, navigating winter sun, flat whites, and the 50-cent transit fare. He sorts out the essentials—bank, SIM, rental—and gets a feel for the city's riverside rhythm, from South Bank to the Valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Australia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Australia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Australia Travel Podcast with Jack Thornton. Jack Thornton is in Brisbane, Australia. Places in this episode: Brisbane Airport, South Bank, Streets Beach, Clem Jones Promenade, Wheel of Brisbane, Commonwealth Bank, Queen Street Mall, Telstra shop. Covered: arrival logistics, Brisbane city orientation, bank and SIM setup, coffee culture, public transport, city parks and riverside, cost of living, winter weather. Chapters:00:00 Brisbane Airport01:18 Coffee Anthology02:39 South Bank04:09 Riverbar & Kitchen05:38 Fortitude Valley07:46 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brisbane #AustraliaTravel #MoveToAustralia #BrisbaneAirport #SouthBank #FortitudeValley #Queenslander #CoffeeCulture #FlatWhite #Ekka2026 #Queensland #Transit #CostOfLiving #TravelAustralia #JetLag #NewFarm #BrisbaneRiver https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/australia/