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Overview

Australia is the unexpected: a place where the world’s oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe.

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Best Things to Do

From culture-packed coastal towns and cities to the iconic Red Centre, here are the best places to visit in Australia.


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Best Time to Visit

Australia is so vast and varied that the best time to visit depends entirely on what you want to do. Here's how to choose the perfect time for your trip.


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Things to Know

Queensland’s far north, once feared by explorers, is now a welcoming land home to coral-fringed coast, hardy outback living and expanses of raw nature.


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Transportation

Find your way around Australia with our top tips for road trips, internal flights and long-distance coach and train services.


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Visa Requirements

Planning a trip to Australia? Don't forget your visa! Here's everything you need to know about the proper paperwork for tourists.


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Day Trips

Chase fiery foliage or cozy up with a hot chocolate in these Australian towns that deliver the best autumn vibes.


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Best Road Trips

No matter how well studied prior to arrival, visitors to Australia can’t help but have their understanding of this ancient and spiritual country…


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Money and Costs

Read on for top tips, great gigs and common pitfalls to avoid while working around Australia.


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Traveling with Kids

Broad, bronzed and open-skied, Australia is built for family travel – a dazzlingly diverse country strewn with tropical reefs, surf beaches and snowy…


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Accessibility

Visitors can now take in the gorgeous views from a platform that stretches out into thin air. 


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Get Connected

Stay connected on your trip Down Under with these helpful tips.


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