Explore Melbourne, a stylish, cosmopolitan city with a love of fashion and the arts; food, wine and café culture; sports and major events.

Soak up Adelaide's colonial elegance in the spacious green parklands, bustling Adelaide Central Markets and the museums and libraries of North Terrace. Swim with dolphins in Glenelg, explore Hahndorf and other picturesque villages in the Adelaide Hills, and wind between world-class wineries in the nearby Barossa and Clare Valley. Visit for international events such as the Santos Tour Down Under.

Explore Canberra for Australian culture and history at superb monuments and galleries in this city surrounded by parklands and native bushland. Visit Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Questacon. Experience the the Balloon Fiesta in autumn, Fireside Festival in winter, and Floriade in spring. Explore the Australian Alps or Tidnbinbilla Nature Reserve and Murrumbidgee River Corridor, just a short drive away.

Embrace Perth's relaxed magic with a sunset Discover Perth's city precincts, fringed with clean uncrowded beaches, parks and bushland and the Swan River. Visit wineries and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle.

Come and meet the cute creatures for which Australia is famous.

See the outback sky ablaze with the light of a billion stars.

From coastal journeys and outback adventures, an Australian road trip is one of the best ways to experience our wide-open spaces and magnificent scenery.

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