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Low angle view of the Indian Pacific train at Bathurst Railway Station in New South Wales.

Aug 17, 20267 min read

Sydney to Perth by Train: What to Expect on One of the World’s Longest Train Trips

The Arch is a distinctive rock formation located at the west end of Mile Beach at the north end of The Neck that separates the north and south half of Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia.

Jun 2, 202611 min read

The 11 Best Places to Visit in Australia

A sandy beach with people playing in the surf.

Jun 1, 20267 min read

How to Get Your Cell Phone Connected in Australia: eSIMs, Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks

Plan the right time for your visit to Australia with this seasonal guide to what's happening through the year. davidf / Getty Images

Jan 14, 20267 min read

How to Choose the Best Time for Your Trip to Australia

Blue-green water makes gentle waves around the side of a white sailboat in Australia's Whitsunday Islands.

Jan 9, 202610 min read

A Guide to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia's Best Place to Snorkel and Dive

Lord Howe Island. Tomacrosse/Shutterstock

Nov 3, 20256 min read

The 6 Best Places to Visit in Oceania in October and November

The deep red, orange, and purple alpenglow of Mt. Sonder in the West Macdonnel Range of Australia gleams at sunset over a variegated valley floor

Oct 22, 202513 min read

A Guide to Outback Australia

The South Pacific Ocean Coast in New South Wales, Australia. Maximiliane Wagner/Shutterstock

Aug 29, 202511 min read

16 Things to Know Before Going to Australia

If you’re planning a great Antipodean adventure, Australia and New Zealand tempt in equal measure. iStock/Getty Images

Aug 19, 20257 min read

Australia vs New Zealand: Which Destination Is Right for You?

Left: Sydney Rocks on Bondi Beach. GagliardiImages/Shutterstock; Right: CBD scenes near Mid Air Restaurant and Bar, Melbourne. Sarah Pannell for Lonely Planet

Jul 7, 20258 min read

Melbourne vs Sydney: Which Australian City Should You Visit?

A busy Sydney Harbour leading up to the Opera House as both locals and tourists alike enjoy some drinks and socialising at Opera Bar.

Jun 26, 20259 min read

What to Eat and Drink in Australia

The historic town of Richmond, Tasmania is the perfect cozy fall getaway in Australia. Inesa Hill / Shutterstock

Mar 26, 20256 min read

6 of the Coziest Towns to Visit in Australia This Autumn

Stretch your budget further in Australia with these money-saving tips. myphotobank.com.au/Shutterstock

Feb 10, 20259 min read

9 Tips for Traveling in Australia on a Budget

A road trip is a highlight of a visit to Australia, but there are other great ways to travel too. Travelerpix/Shutterstock

Feb 8, 202510 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Around in Australia

Australia's appeal extends far beyond its iconic coastal towns like Byron Bay (pictured). Getty Images

Sep 18, 20243 min read

5 Things People Get Wrong About Australia

Kangaroos are a common sight on the beach at Lucky Bay in Western Australia. Getty Images

Sep 6, 202412 min read

The Cutest Animals in Australia and Where to Find Them

From short scenic drives to epic countrywide journeys – like National Hwy 1, which takes you over the Sea Cliff Bridge south of Sydney then around the entire country – these are 10 of the best road trips in Australia. Taras Vyshnya/Shutterstock

Aug 22, 20249 min read

10 Road Trips for Discovering All of Australia

Unless you're offered table service, tipping for food or drinks is not the norm in hospitality venues. Isabella Moore for Lonely Planet

Aug 21, 20244 min read

Guide to Tipping in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific

Clock off work and head to Bondi Beach to catch some waves in Sydney © xavierarnau / Getty Images

Jun 11, 20245 min read

How to Get a Working Holiday Visa for Australia

The Tweed in New South Wales is home to some of the most lush villages and beaches on the central coast © Getty Images

Feb 27, 20247 min read

Discover Where Locals Travel in Australia

With a Working Holiday visa, you might score an only-in-Australia job, like working as a lifeguard on Sydney’s Bondi Beach © Kinson C Photography / Getty Images

Jan 10, 20239 min read

Making the Most of Your Australian Working Holiday Visa

Main street Airlie beach,Queensland,Australia

Jan 20, 20223 min read

Australia Offers Financial Incentives to Thousands of International Visa Holders

An open road along Australia's East Coast

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable Road Trips on Australia’s East Coast

Panoramic ultra-wide angle view of The Kalbarri Skywalk (kaju yatka), 100m above the Murchison River, Kalbarri National Park

Jul 3, 20203 min read

Gaze over an Australian Gorge from a Skywalk 100 Meters Above Ground

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