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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

Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory © Tourism NT/Hello Emily

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, VIC © Greg Snell, Tourism Australia

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 © Destination NSW

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

Cape to Cape Track, Margaret River Region, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Australia's top hiking trails

Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory © Tourism NT/Hello Emily

Australia’s best outback experiences

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

Rainbow Beach, Tiwi Islands, NT © Tourism NT/Elise Cook

Australia's most beautiful islands

Humpback whales, Dive Jervis Bay, Jervis Bay, NSW © Dive Jervis Bay

Swim with Australia’s most exciting marine life

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

Australian Wildlife Journeys

Tilligerry Habitat Reserve, Tanilba Bay, NSW © Rob Mulally

The best places to see wild koalas

Babinda Boulders, Tropical North Queensland, QLD © Katie Purling/Tourism and Events Queensland

Australia’s best natural waterholes

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

Urchin, TAS © Tourism Australia

Australia’s best seafood experiences

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

Sydney Oyster Farm Tours, Mooney Mooney, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

From farm to fork: unique Australian culinary experiences

Native ingredients on a table at Ayers Rock Resort © Voyages

Australia’s native ingredients and where to try them

Hennessy Rooftop Bar, Mayfair Hotel, SA © Mayfair Hotel

Australia's best bars and nightlife

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

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

Australia’s best family-friendly beaches

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

Rottnest Island

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

Australia's most beautiful coastal walks

Neck Beach, Bruny Island, TAS © Tourism Tasmania

Tasmania's best islands

Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays Islands, QLD © Jason Hill, Tourism & Events Queensland

The best day trips on the Great Barrier Reef

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

Optus Stadium, Perth, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Australia’s most unique sporting experiences

Manchester Press cafe, Melbourne, VIC © Visit Victoria

Melbourne's best laneway secrets

Cottesloe Beach, Perth, WA © Tourism Western Australia

3 days in Perth

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

Vivid Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales © Destination NSW

Australia’s best events

The Island Rooftop Bar, Gold Coast, QLD © Destination Gold Coast

The Gold Coast's best rooftop bars

Armada Outdoor Bar in Canberra © The Boat House

Uncover Canberra’s hidden gems

Pancho Villa Restaurant and Bar, Hobart, Tasmania © Osborne Images

Hobart's best restaurants

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

Adelaide’s best wine regions

Outdoor dining area at Oddio bar near Bowden © @josiewithers / @oddiobowden

Australia’s coolest urban wineries and farms

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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