Living In A Land Down Under – The Beauty Of Australia’s East Coast As A Digital Nomad

Having been fortunate enough to live and work in several countries, Australia is one of the few I would recommend to anyone looking to fully embrace the digital nomad lifestyle. While social media might be awash with stories about creepy crawlies, snakes, and extreme heat, it’s a country that has natural scenery that few other countries in the world can match. 

Casino Gaming Down Under

Although Aussies are renowned for their casino gaming, and it’s just one of the many factors that help prop up Aussie nightlife up and down the east coast, more people are gambling online Down Under, and using cryptocurrency and more contemporary payment options to play their casino games. This includes conventional games like poker, which has grown into the crypto market and emerged as a key element of mobile casino gaming. 

Niche payment options like crypto are still finding their feet in the global market, with brands using their platforms to champion digital assets and look toward the future of casino gaming as more people look to play digitally. The mobile poker Australia recognizes is the same as the market internationally, and with many of these innovations bringing together the borderless nature of cryptocurrency, mobile payments, and the creation of an entirely new type of poker, it is easy to see why it has become such a fast-growing arm of the market. 

We’ve seen how social media has become a key aspect of casino gaming marketing, as you can see in the link below, with promotions and marketing strategies now channelled almost exclusively through the likes of Instagram. However, we’d also recommend using social media to check out parts of Australia that might be off the beaten track. Up north, there’s Cooktown and Port Douglas, for instance.

https://www.instagram.com/ignitionaustralia/p/DRTQytAkiC7

While playing poker and casino gaming in general is only a small part of what Australia has to offer, at least from my personal experience, each major city has nightlife that offers something. 

The Far North

The east coast of Australia encompasses Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Cairns —unforgettable Australian cities to explore —but don’t be fooled: just because they are on the same coastline doesn’t mean they are a few hours’ drive away. 

The length of the coastline from Cairns to Melbourne is 4,000 kilometres. For instance, if you fly from Brisbane to Cairns, although you do not leave the state of Queensland, the flight takes two and a half hours. 

While Cairns is not quite as large as some major cities, it is a tourist hub that offers a quintessential taste of Aussie life. While for many of us, travelling is a rite of passage, others take wanderlust to a new level and seek to work and travel simultaneously. Given the trek from the UK, taking on board some airport tips is also a good idea for those strapping in for the long-haul flight.

There are several beautiful towns, beaches, and suburbs within a short drive, and if you want to sample some of the nightlife, then Cairns has a bustling scene, with bars, restaurants, and casinos to sample.

Use Cairns as a hub to seek out popular tourist spots like the Great Barrier Reef or Fitzroy Island, and to sample a night on the town as a Queenslander. Life as a nomad can take you right up to the furthest point of the east coast, Cooktown is about a 4 hour drive from Cairns, but if you’re not up for a whole day trip on the road, even though it is a beautiful drive, then Port Douglas is around an hours drive, on the same road which boasts some of the most amazing beaches and scenery I’ve ever laid my eyes on. 

Sticking To The Cities

While the tranquillity of the towns is a great way to disconnect from the vibrant buzz of the likes of Sydney and Melbourne, if you are somebody who is all about the nightlife, or a self-proclaimed foodie, then these are going to be the two cities you’re going to want to explore first. Sydney, for instance, has some of the best waterfront restaurants in the world. 

While the cost of living is considerably higher than it is in the remote areas, you are getting the benefits that come with living in a major city. There’s more to do, better access to healthcare, a better range of social events you can attend, etc. 

If you have a penchant for fine dining, few cities on the globe can match the range and quality you will find in Sydney. 

At the moment, digital nomads can go to Australia as part of a work visa. You must keep up to date with this information and the latest developments to ensure that the work you are completing falls within the remit of your visa and that you are abiding by the regulations and any potential tax obligations that may arise. 

Sun, Sea & Scope

One of the main things that stuck out to me as I travelled Australia was the vastness and the never-ending beauty of its terrain. This ranges from the Blue Mountains just outside Sydney to the Daintree Forest in Queensland, Australia’s largest. 

If you enjoy the beach, the heat, and the surfing lifestyle, Australia is one of the best countries on the planet. If you have the flexibility and the luxury to turn your job into a full-time nomad role, which gives you the freedom to explore up and down the coast, then the world is your oyster. 

However, for me, as someone who has worked as a nomad in several countries, Australia is the one I enjoyed the most. It is an incredible country, with so much to do that you’d have to take at least a few months to see it in real detail. But if you are travelling and working, then this is the next best option.