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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

Hosier Lane
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…
Bondi Beach
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…
Shrine of Remembrance
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…
Royal Botanic Gardens
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 Cricket Ground
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,…
Watsons Bay
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…
Taronga Zoo Sydney
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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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Experience the very best of Australia with this guide to the country's top things to do.

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Best Places to Visit

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

From crocs to Indigenous culture, understand what's really important in Australia with this guide to health, safety and etiquette.

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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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Money and Costs

Australia is not a cheap destination, but these money-saving tips will stretch your Aussie dollars a little further.