Australia Travel Guide
Australia is one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. It is a huge country of golden beaches, red deserts, tropical rainforests, modern cities and wildlife you will not find anywhere else, from kangaroos and koalas to colorful fish on the Great Barrier Reef.
Most trips start in Sydney or Melbourne. From there you can snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, see the red rock of Uluru in the Outback, drive the Great Ocean Road, relax on the white sand of the Whitsunday Islands and explore the beaches of the Gold Coast and Byron Bay.
Whether you are planning a road trip, a beach holiday or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, this guide will help you discover the best places to visit in Australia, when to go, how much it costs and the hidden gems most travelers miss.
Everything you need to know about Australia
Before you pack your bags, read these practical guides. They cover the best time to visit, how much a trip to Australia costs, the ETA and visas, renting a car or campervan, domestic flights and the local tips every traveler should know.
- Australia Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
- Best Time to Visit Australia
- How Much Does a Trip to Australia Cost?
- Australia ETA and Visa Guide for Tourists
- Renting a Campervan in Australia: Complete Guide
- Best Travel Insurance for Australia
- Best eSIM for Australia
- 2 Weeks in Australia: Perfect Itinerary
- Where to Stay in Sydney: Best Areas and Hotels
- Best Great Barrier Reef Tours from Cairns
- Whitsundays Sailing Tours: Complete Guide
- Great Ocean Road Tours from Melbourne
- Uluru Tours: Complete Guide
- Best Day Trips from Sydney
Why Australia Should Be Your Next Trip
Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. See the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, walk the coastal path from Bondi to Coogee, take a ferry to Manly and visit the Blue Mountains on an easy day trip. Melbourne is famous for its coffee, street art, laneways and food scene.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system on Earth and one of the best places in the world for snorkeling and diving. From Cairns or Port Douglas you can visit the reef and the Daintree Rainforest, and from Airlie Beach you can sail to the Whitsunday Islands and the famous Whitehaven Beach.
The Outback shows a completely different side of Australia. Watch the sunrise over Uluru, walk around the domes of Kata Tjuta and hike in Kings Canyon. In the south, the Great Ocean Road passes the Twelve Apostles, and Tasmania offers wild mountains, lakes and quiet beaches.
Australia is also known for its relaxed lifestyle and friendly people. Enjoy a beach barbecue, fresh seafood, a flat white coffee in Melbourne and a meat pie at a local bakery. Road trips are a big part of Australian travel, and renting a campervan is a great way to explore.
Best Places to Visit in Australia
From the Opera House of Sydney and the reefs of Queensland to the red heart of the Outback and the coast of the Great Ocean Road, every place in Australia has its own character. Click on a destination below to find what to see, where to stay and the best things to do there.
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Great Barrier Reef
- Cairns
- Gold Coast
- Brisbane
- Uluru
- Whitsunday Islands
- Byron Bay
- Perth
- Great Ocean Road
- Blue Mountains
- Tasmania
- Hobart
- Adelaide
- Port Douglas
- Daintree Rainforest
- Airlie Beach
- Noosa
- Fraser Island
- Kangaroo Island
- Darwin
- Kakadu
- Broome
- Margaret River
- Rottnest Island
- Canberra
- Kings Canyon
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Road trip itineraries, beach guides and local tips to help you plan the perfect trip to Australia.
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