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Popular places to visit in Australia

Get started on planning your Australian vacation by looking at these popular places

Gold Coast

Fast-track fun on the Gold Coast, where the high-rises are built around superb surf beaches like Surfers Paradise. Dive into lively nightlife, international theme parks and designer boutiques, see the coast from a Spitfire plane and cheer on competitors in the Coollangatta Ocean Swim. Experience the opulent Palazzo Versace or head to the hinterland for rainforest walks and spa retreats.

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Great Barrier Reef

Explore the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, which stretches for more than 2,000 kilometres along the Queensland coastline. Snorkel, scuba dive or take a scenic flight over the reef. Sail the palm-topped Whitsundays, trek the ancient Daintree Rainforest or relax on luxurious tropical islands such as Hayman and Lizard. Island-hop or stay in one of the many coastal getaways like Cairns, Hervey Bay, Missions Beach or Port Douglas.

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Sydney

Discover Sydney, Australia's famous harbour city and capital of New South Wales. Plan your Sydney holiday with beautiful sundrenched beaches and much more.

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Melbourne

Discover Melbourne's secret laneways and rooftops, the cultural hub of Federation Square, buzzing bars, boutiques and eateries, and the iconic MCG. Experience St Kilda, the Royal Botanic Gardens, bohemian Brunswick Street and the nation-stopping excitement of the Spring Racing Carnival. Join world class events such as the Australian Grand Prix. Day trip to the Mornington Peninsula or to Phillip Island for fairy penguins.

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Brisbane

Combine art and outdoor adventure in Brisbane, where South Bank's cultural institutions and restaurants meet riverside gardens and a lagoon. Take a paddlesteamer or ferry down the Brisbane River, abseil Kangaroo Point cliffs and bike ride through the City Botanic Gardens. Day trip to Moreton Island or add Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast hinterland to your itinerary.

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Popular places to visit in Australia

Explore Australia's stunning aquatic and coastal experiences, unique nature and wildlife or delectable food and wine. Find trip ideas to start you on your way.

Nature and wildlife Experiences

Australia has some of the world's most distinctive and diverse natural environments, with unique wildlife, spectacular landscapes, national parks and World Heritage Areas.

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Aquatic and Coastal Experiences

From the Great Ocean Road, to Tasman National Park, Sydney Harbour to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia has many stunning aquatic and coastal attractions.

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Food and Wine Experiences

Experience the freedom and creativity of Australia's food and wine culture that helps us produce fresh and innovative flavours and wines that are the envy of the world.

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holiday itineraries

From short city breaks to walking trails, nature journeys, coastal drives and epic journeys across the outback, here are some suggestions to get you started on your Australian holiday adventure.

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Top things to do in Australia's cities

Australia’s capital cities are unique to each other but what they share is a warm welcome, easy precincts, great food, wine and events.

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Chris Hemsworth's Australia

Global ambassador and actor Chris Hemsworth shares his favourite Australian experiences.

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Watch our new film to discover Australia’s unique aquatic and coastal destinations From the Great Ocean Road, to Hamilton Island; Rottnest Island to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia has stunning coastal and aquatic holiday experiences