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How do I get to Australia from the USA?

Getting to Australia is easier than you think, with direct flights available to several Australian cities, and easy onward flights to other Australian destinations.

Direct flights: You can fly non-stop from major US cities – including Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH) and Honolulu (HNL). These flights land in major cities in Australia's east, like Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL).
Onward flights: From these gateway cities, you can take direct domestic flights to Australia's many unforgettable destinations, such as Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef and Perth.

How do I get to Australia from the UK?

Travelling to Australia from the UK is easy and straightforward, with direct and one-stop routes available.

Direct flights: You can fly non-stop from London Heathrow (LHR) to Perth (PER) on Australia's west coast.
One stopover: You can also fly via major hubs like Singapore (SIN) or Dubai (DXB), with arrivals into cities such as Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) or Brisbane (BNE).
Onward flights: From these gateway cities, you can take direct domestic flights to Australia's many iconic destinations, such as Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef and Perth.

How do I get to Australia from China?

Getting to Australia from China is easy, with non-stop flights available from several cities.

Direct flights: Fly non-stop from Beijing (PEK and PKX), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX), Chengdu (CTU) and more. These flights land into major Australian cities like Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE) and Perth (PER).
Onward flights: From these gateway cities, you can take direct domestic flights to Australia's many iconic destinations, such as Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef.

What types of itineraries can I find in Australia?

Australia offers a range of itineraries of different durations, destinations and travel types.

Choose between shorter, three-day stays or longer two- and three-week trips. Itineraries for first timers might include bucket-list icons like the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru, while those looking to get off the beaten track might head to the wilderness of the Kimberley or Tasmania.

You'll find itineraries suited to travellers who love outdoor adventure, food and wine, luxury and iconic road trips. Of course, there are plenty of family-friendly itineraries that all ages will love.

How many days do I need to explore Australia?

The number of days you need depends on your interests and travel style. Because of the distances between iconic destinations—like the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru—it is generally recommended to spend at least three days per region.

To help you plan, itineraries generally fall into these durations:

Short breaks and weekend getaways: 1 to 3 days
Regional explorations: 4 to 6 days or 7 to 10 days
Extended journeys: 11 to 16+ days

You can choose to focus deeply on a single destination or combine multiple regions depending on the length of your stay.

How do I travel around Australia between destinations?

Australia is a well-connected country, and you can travel between and within regions using a variety of options:

Between destinations: Take advantage of domestic flights to connect major and regional cities, choose iconic rail journeys (like The Ghan) to traverse the outback, or embark on self-drive road trips.
Within each destination: Explore locally by renting a car, utilising public transport networks, or booking guided local tours.

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