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Cape Schanck is an Australian suburb at the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula. You can explore the best ocean views in a day through walks and trails at the national park around the lighthouse. The boardwalk is your best way to get all the way to the bottom where huge waves hit rocky terrains, making a beautiful scenery altogether. The Cape Schanck circuit track takes around 1-hour and lots and lots of steps that are totally worth it in the end!

Getting to Cape Schanck is a one-hour drive from Melbourne. Check out some photos from my trip below:

Sydney, what can I say? It's the land where I had one of the most delicious (and expensive) steak in Asia. Wonderful and inspiring, Sydney is a city that greets you with positivity and an energy that will keep you wanting to see more. With that being said, this is one of the places that I'd want to come back to when I get the chance to return to Australia. There's a lot more areas in the country that I'd like to explore, but coming back to Sydney seems like a no-brainer too.

Our hotel was located near Hyde Park at the city center. The park is one of the oldest in Australia, and it houses the a war memorial and its centerpiece, the Archibald Fountain. From here, we were able to walk to St. Mary's Cathedral where we found shelter when the rain started falling. When the sun was back up, we headed to the Australian Museum where we were walked through some history, and a nice facade, for a complete experience.

A couple more days into Sydney, and we couldn't miss seeing and visiting the Sydney Opera House - a true monument that often symbolizes Australia, the structure is an architectural masterpiece, making it one of the most iconic places in the world. Near the Sydney Business District, we also had a couple of meals around the Darling Harbour, including a good dessert session at Lindt Cafe where we had some delicious hot chocolate and cake.

Further off the city, there are also a couple of spots that you shouldn't miss. One is Bondi Beach - basically a surfer's haven, but also a top tourist attraction, this popular destination boasts of fine white sand and a beautiful shoreline. Another place that we visited, which also happens to be our last stop, was Taronga Zoo on the shores of Sydney Harbour. It was indeed a family-friendly place to be, where kids and kids-at-heart can explore and visit koalas, kangaroos, tazmanian devils, giraffes, zebras, and more!

Among other places, most tourists visit St. Paul's Cathedral when in Melbourne. It is a tranquil place of prayer that has been at the heart of city life since the mid 1800s. Historic and magnificent, this neo-Gothic structure is definitely a landmark.

Near this Anglican cathedral, you will find Federation Square. Known as Fed Square to the Aussies, this public space has become a cultural attraction for it is often home to big events, tourist attractions, and well, birds/pigeons, which you'd probably want to keep feeding when you're there.

A last highlight that can be shared from this trip would be the Shrine of Remembrance in King's Domain. It was built as a memorial for those who served during the first world war. As it continues to honor service and sacrifice, the shrine was and remains to be an icon in Mebourne.