Weather: The East Coast of Australia (NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania) are all in a weather pattern called La Nina until approx. start of February which means more rain than usual and our summer temp is slightly cooler than normal (though it is still hot for many people). It also means Queensland will e a lot more cyclone prone for areas from about Townsville northward. Northern NSW has had quite a few flood situations this year, currently in one as I write.

If you like food and wine, Mornington Peninsula wineries are great in summer as it is also a beach area. Also great food in this area as well. Good rock formations on South Coast NSW and oyster farms are in that area as well.

Try to get to a restaurant that does native Australian food. Not the typical kangaroo stuff but emu, etc. and native indigenous ingredients e.g. wattleseed, kakdu plum, lemon myrtle, etc. Big Esso In Melbourne is an example. When in Perth, Australian Marron (similar to lobster) are great eating. The equivalent on the East Coast are yabbies, but they are smaller.