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Uluru, NT © Tourism Australia

Discover the magic of Australia with Ruby.

Ruby and Louie's grand adventure took them to some of the country's most exciting destinations. And in the true spirit of g'day, we're inviting you to get to know us and experience what makes Australia so special. Explore sparkling beaches, indulge in our food and drink, meet our friendly wildlife and connect with our culture. There's never been a better time to come and experience the magic of Australia. So, come and say g'day!

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Nature and wildlife
Food and drink
Beaches and islands
City escapes

Inspiration

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, NT © Tourism Australia

Rose Byrne’s top 5 Australian destinations

Kangaroo in grassland on Kangaroo Island © South Australian Tourism Commission

Where to spot kangaroos in the wild

Native ingredients on a table at Ayers Rock Resort © Voyages

Australia’s native ingredients and where to try them

Snorkelling with turtle at Ningaloo Reef, WA © Australia’s Coral Coast

Australia's best snorkelling spots

Vivid Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales © Destination NSW

Australia’s best events

Uluru, Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, NT © Tourism NT/Jason Charles Hill

Australia's best outback experiences

Learn more about Australia

Aerial of car driving through palm trees in Tropical North Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland / Sean Scott.

Trips and itineraries

Trips and itineraries

Explore Australia by map © Tourism Australia

Explore Australia by map

Explore Australia by map

Popular Destinations

Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu National Park, NT © Jarrad Seng, all rights reserved

Kakadu National Park

Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Great Ocean Road

Canberra, ACT © Tourism Australia

Canberra

Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island, QLD © Paul Giggle, Tourism and Events Queensland

Great Barrier Reef

Kata Tjuta, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, NT © Tourism NT, Jason Charles Hill

Uluru and Kata Tjuta

Cape Naturaliste, near Dunsborough, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Margaret River

Blue Mountains, NSW ©Tourism Australia

Blue Mountains

Mia Margarita, Adelaide, SA © South Australian Tourism Commission

Adelaide

Gold Coast, Queensland © Tourism Australia

Gold Coast

Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

Broome

Saffire Signature Experiences, Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm, Coles Bay, Freycinet National Park, TAS © Tourism Tasmania

Freycinet

Melbourne, Victoria © Ray Captures

Melbourne

Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW © Daniel Tran

Bondi

Nature and Wildlife Inspiration

Stargazer with a head torch looking up at the milky way © Tourism and Events Queensland/Sean Scott

Australia’s ultimate stargazing locations

Overland Track, Barn Bluff, Cradle Mountain, TAS © Emilie Ristevski

Australia's top hiking trails

Mungo National Park at sunset © Destination NSW

A guide to Australia’s incredible World Heritage sites

Couple look out at Curtis Falls waterfall in Tamborine National Park © Destination Gold Coast

7 places to ground yourself in nature

Snorkelers swim alongside a turtle in the Great Barrier Reef © Tourism Australia

Swim with Australia’s marine life

Kangaroo at sunset jumping through Arkaba in Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission

Australian Wildlife Journeys

Maori Wrasse, Great Barrier Reef, QLD © Andrew Watson

Meet the Great Barrier Reef's Great Eight

Learn more about Australia

Aerial of car driving through palm trees in Tropical North Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland / Sean Scott.

Trips and itineraries

Trips and itineraries

Explore Australia by map © Tourism Australia

Explore Australia by map

Explore Australia by map

Food and Drink Inspiration

Picnic of wine and food set up on the lawn at Cupitt’s Winery © Destination NSW

Tempt your taste buds with these 5 foodie road trips

Urchin, TAS © Tourism Australia

Australia’s best seafood experiences

Man fishing with a guide during a Djiljit Coastal Fishing Experience © Koomal Dreaming/Russell Ord

From farm to fork: unique Australian culinary experiences

The d'Arenberg Cube, McLaren Vale, SA © d'Arenberg Pty Ltd

Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia

Brunch served at The Kettle Black cafe in Melbourne © Visit Victoria

A guide to Australian cuisine

Hennessy Rooftop Bar, Mayfair Hotel, SA © Mayfair Hotel

Australia's best bars and nightlife

Native ingredients on a table at Ayers Rock Resort © Voyages

Australia’s native ingredients and where to try them

Learn more about Australia

Aerial of car driving through palm trees in Tropical North Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland / Sean Scott.

Trips and itineraries

Trips and itineraries

Explore Australia by map © Tourism Australia

Explore Australia by map

Explore Australia by map

Beaches and Islands Inspiration

Vlasoff Cay, Great Barrier Reef, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experiences

Snorkelling with turtle at Ningaloo Reef, WA © Australia’s Coral Coast

Australia's best snorkelling spots

Rock Pools at Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, QLD © Tourism Australia

Australia’s best family-friendly beaches

Great Ocean Walk, Great Ocean Road, VIC © Mark Watson

Australia's most beautiful coastal walks

The Basin, Rottnest Island, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia

Guide to Rottnest Island

Neck Beach, Bruny Island, TAS © Tourism Tasmania

Tasmania's best islands

Bronte Baths, Bronte Beach, Sydney, NSW © Ashlea Wheeler

Sydney's best ocean pools

Learn more about Australia

Aerial of car driving through palm trees in Tropical North Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland / Sean Scott.

Trips and itineraries

Trips and itineraries

Explore Australia by map © Tourism Australia

Explore Australia by map

Explore Australia by map

City Escapes Inspiration

Koala at Oakvale Farm & Fauna World, Port Stephens, NSW © Tourism Australia

Muslim-friendly Australian holiday ideas

Manchester Press cafe, Melbourne, VIC © Visit Victoria

Melbourne's best laneway secrets

Leighton Beach, near Fremantle, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia

Perth's best beaches

Bennelong Restaurant and Bar, Sydney, NSW © Brett Stevens/Bennelong

Top 10 Sydney restaurants with a view

Aboriginal performance on the Jellurgal Cultural Tour, Burleigh Heads, Queensland © Chris Proud, Tourism and Events Queensland

Experience Aboriginal culture in Brisbane and Gold Coast

Crocosaurus Cove, Darwin, NT © Tourism Australia

Where to see crocodiles around Darwin

Burleigh Beach, Gold Coast, QLD © Tourism & Events Queensland

7 of the best beaches on the Gold Coast

Armada Outdoor Bar in Canberra © The Boat House

Uncover Canberra’s hidden gems

Bruny Island Cheese Co. shop at Salamanca Arts Centre in Hobart © Tourism Australia/Adrian Cook

How to shop Hobart, with Stephanie Williams

Henschke, Mount Edelstone Vineyard, Barossa Valley, South Australia © Henschke and Co.

Adelaide’s best wine regions

Hemingway’s Brewery, Port Douglas © Hemingway’s Brewery

7 best waterfront bars in Cairns and Port Douglas

Learn more about Australia

Aerial of car driving through palm trees in Tropical North Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland / Sean Scott.

Trips and itineraries

Trips and itineraries

Explore Australia by map © Tourism Australia

Explore Australia by map

Explore Australia by map

Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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