🇦🇺 Adventurous Australia

Where sun‑drenched coastlines, laid‑back surf culture, and a booming start‑up scene meet.

Get lazy on Brisbane’s South Bank beaches, chase perfect waves drink craft beer at Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta, then hop down to Byron Bay for a beautiful sunset. Oh—and don’t forget to grab a flat white at the numerous coffee shops that dot the country☕.

From the glassy waters of the Great Barrier Reef to Melbourne’s laneway art, Australia seduces nomads with friendly visas, ultrafast Wi‑Fi, and year‑round sunshine (at least in Queensland!).

Think of it this way. When it’s winter in the States, it’s summer in Australia.

🛍️ Australia, But Make It Remote

Australia isn’t just kangaroos and koalas—it’s 1 Gbps fiber, vibrant co‑working hubs, and a work‑life balance stitched into the national DNA. Brisbane’s café culture rivals Melbourne’s (according to some), and the Gold Coast delivers surf breaks minutes from desks with ocean views.

Pro tip: Base yourself in Brisbane’s West End for craft‑beer bars + 100 Mbps cable, then weekend in Burleigh for sunrise surf. While your there stop by McDonald’s (Macca’s)—it’s not cheating if it goes by a different name, right?

If you need a rental car, Enterprise @ Brisbane Airport (BNE) makes pickup painless—take the elevator to Level 1, snag an economy MG 3 (saves a lot on gas, trust me), and hit the M1 southbound. Full guide 👉 Brisbane Car Rental Guide.

🧳 Quick Nomad Intel

🏞️ From Brisbane to Byron: Regional Highlights for Nomads

• Brisbane: Riverfront coworking, craft‑beer scene, cheap Virgin Australia flights to the Great barrier Reef (Hamilton Island Airport – HTI). Check out the Whitsunday Islands.
• Gold Coast (Burleigh & Coolangatta): Surf‑before‑Slack lifestyle; cafés with laptop power. Coolangatta has some of the most peaceful beaches in the GC. Less crowded than Gold Coast proper. Watch out for the sharks (even though there are shark nets).
• Byron Bay: Bohemian-Bali-like‑chic co‑labs, lighthouse hikes, drum‑circle sunsets. Great brewery to visit is Stone & Wood.
• Sunshine Coast: Noosa’s national‑park walks + 5G coverage.
• Sydney: Iconic harbor views, 24/7 startups, sky‑high rent.

✨ Layover Diaries & Delta Notes

“The smell of beef and sizzling sounds swarm the air. But be prepared to wait.”

That was my takeaway from a tasty burger from Apres Surf—a restaurant that came highly recommended. I mean you can’t really go wrong for a burger that’s just $6.50 AUD / $4.19 USD (at time or purchase).

Delta’s new seasonal flight from LAX to Brisbane allows you to easily reach this Oceanic country. While on layover at LAX—why not see what you can do beyond Brisbane? Or extend your trip a little further if you’re using Brisbane as a layover stop for Asia or Western Australia.

Long layover? Take a drive to the Gold Coast and head to North Burleigh. You’ll find some quiet away from Brisbane city life. But then you might stumble upon a car, at night, that’s driven off an embankment—missing a wheel, construction cones scattered everywhere—with two Australian federal police officers rushing down the street. There’s always something going on, even when it’s supposed to be quiet.

🌞 Surf, Sun, & Startups

Australia reminds you to clock off at 5, grab a beer at a surf club, and watch surfers. Queensland’s climate + visa ease make it a perfect Asia‑Pacific base if you’re bouncing between Bali, NZ, and Singapore.

✅ TL;DR: Is Australia Worth It for Remote Work?

Yes. Visa‑friendly, great beer and good coffee. It’s all wrapped in endless coastline—Australia gives digital nomads blazing Wi‑Fi by day and beach bonfires by night. Come for the surf; stay for the community (or beer).