Australia
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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.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Melbourne
Melbourne's most-celebrated laneway for street art, Hosier Lane's cobbled length draws camera-wielding crowds to its colorful canvas of graffiti, stencils…
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Sydney
A spectacular mix of sandstone, Australian bushland and tranquil water vistas, this 14,928-hectare park forms Sydney’s northern boundary. It’s located 20…
Sydney
Definitively Sydney, Bondi is one of the world’s great beaches. It’s the closest ocean beach to the city centre (8km away), has consistently good (though…
Melbourne
One of Melbourne's icons, the Shrine of Remembrance is a commanding memorial to Victorians who have served in war and peacekeeping, especially those…
Melbourne
Considered one of the finest examples of Victorian-era landscaping in the world, Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens draw over two million visitors a year…
Melbourne
With a capacity of 100,000 people, the "G" is one of the world’s great sporting venues, hosting cricket in summer and AFL (Australian Football League,…
Sydney
Lovely Watsons Bay, east of the city centre and north of Bondi, was once a small fishing village, as evidenced by the heritage cottages that pepper the…
Sydney
A 12-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay, this forested harbour hillside is full of kangaroos, koalas and similarly hirsute Australians, plus numerous…
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Best Things to Do
Experience the very best of Australia with this guide to the country's top things to do.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
From culture-packed coastal towns and cities to the iconic Red Centre, here are the best places to visit in Australia.
Read articleBest 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.
Read articleThings to Know
From crocs to Indigenous culture, understand what's really important in Australia with this guide to health, safety and etiquette.
Read articleTransportation
Find your way around Australia with our top tips for road trips, internal flights and long-distance coach and train services.
Read articleVisa Requirements
Planning a trip to Australia? Don't forget your visa! Here's everything you need to know about the proper paperwork for tourists.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Australia is not a cheap destination, but these money-saving tips will stretch your Aussie dollars a little further.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
From its tropical reefs to its snow-covered mountains, Australia is the ultimate family travel destination. Here's what you need to know.
Read articleBest Road Trips
What’s the best way to explore a continent-size country? By hitting the road.
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