Hi fellow exchangers, For those of us who love nature, forests and beaches and generally prefer quieter places, there are many destinations in Australia. As you may appreciate, and not quite realize until you get here, it is a very big country (the size of whole Europe) so everyone can fit here. 
What I love about Australia is that in this one big country you can experience all sorts of unique animals. Besides the infamous Crocs, Sharks, Jellyfish, there are also spiky Echidnas, Wobbly wombat, Elusive platypus, Sleepy koala, or birds such as the ground bound Lyrebird, that can mimic sounds of other things in the environment and also Cassowary the biggest non-flying bird with a very special ‘headcover’.
If that was not enough to tease nature lovers into visiting, there are also beautiful expansive beaches (and there are so many of them that one person is unable to visit them all) unencumbered by the common sights on many beaches in Europe, the famous beach umbrellas…here in Australia, you may be quite lucky to at times be the only person on the beach…or at least in the water…
There are also mountains and forests for people who like to view life from higher grounds.
All this said, here are some lesser-known places for visitors to the land down under.
After you visit the iconic Sydney, see the Opera and perhaps climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, catch a flight to Brisbane - of course, we live here HOME #3065027
It is the capital of Queensland, so still a bigger city, but more relaxed style than hectic Sydney or Melbourne. You can then explore the surrounding locations.
I recommend:
Mt Coot-tha botanic gardens, and while there, the lookout on the top of the hill is a great view of the city in all weather (but for a fog.. )
Mt Glorious - Jolly’s Lookout - if you like a drive up a winding forest road (most fun in an EV) and an expansive valley view on the top ; Come to the cool Rainforest loop walk at Maiala
Sunshine Coast hinterland take a day drive via Maleny, Montville and visit the Maroochy Bushland Sculpture Garden as a peaceful destination
Glass House mountains volcanic peaks can be seen while you enjoy lunch at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - and make sure to do the rainforest walk there (lovely wild animals can be spotted there too)
The list could go on and on and I guess be too long, so here are just a couple more secret places I personally find healing for my soul
In QLD
Woodgate beach, if you have the time to wonder off the highway on your way further north or south - stay in this little sleepy village (though expanding with time) there is virtually nothing much there, which means its beach is still quiet and relaxing
Fraser Island / K’Gari - is known for being the biggest sand island in the world, but there are also many other lakes there (Basin lake is a great spot, if you like a walk), apart from the well-known and admired Lake Mackenzie and you can see wild dingoes and other wildlife there.
And then my heart must go on to Tasmania.. smallest country, the biggest heart.
Wishing you the most enjoyable day/night, wherever you are.
We look forward to doing home exchanges.
Greetings from Australia, the paradise of opportunity.