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Jacarandas and Sydney Harbour at sunset, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

Sydney

 Melbourne, Victoria © Ray Captures

Melbourne

 Kangaroo Point picnic, Brisbane, QLD © Brisbane Marketing

Brisbane

 Elizabeth Quay, Perth, WA © Tourism Australia

Perth

 Miami-North Burleigh lookout on the Gold Coast © Tourism and Events Queensland

Gold Coast

 Mia Margarita, Adelaide, SA © South Australian Tourism Commission

Adelaide

 Riley Resort in Cairns City, Queensland © Tourism Australia

Cairns

 Mindil Beach at Sunset, Darwin, Northern Territory © Tourism Australia

Darwin

 Mona Roma ferry in Hobart, Tasmania © Adam Gibson

Hobart

 Canberra, ACT © Tourism Australia

Canberra

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Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW © Daniel Tran

Bondi

 Aerial view looking towards Whitehaven Beach from Hill Inlet in the Whitsundays © Tourism and Events Queensland

The Whitsundays

 Kangaroo, Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Esperance

 Bathing Boxes, Mornington Beach, Mornington Peninsula, VIC © Visit Victoria

Mornington Peninsula

 Paddleboarding, Noosa, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Noosa

 Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, NSW © Jordan Robins

Jervis Bay

 Thala Beach, Port Douglas, QLD © Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree

Port Douglas

 Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, NSW © Destination NSW

Byron Bay

 Whale shark swimming at Ningaloo Reef © Tourism Western Australia

Ningaloo Reef

 Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Coast, QLD © Tourism Whitsundays

Airlie Beach

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Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. © South Australian Tourism Commission

Kangaroo Island

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

Rottnest Island

 Lake McKenzie, K’gari (Fraser Island), QLD © Tourism & Events Queensland

K’gari (Fraser Island)

 qualia, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, QLD © qualia

Hamilton Island

 Lord Howe Island, NSW © Trevor King, Destination New South Wales

Lord Howe Island

 Tiwi Design, Tiwi Islands © Tourism NT/Shaana McNaught

Tiwi Islands

 Little penguins, Phillip Island Nature Park, VIC © Phillip Island Nature Park

Phillip Island

 Aerial view looking towards Whitehaven Beach from Hill Inlet in the Whitsundays © Tourism and Events Queensland

The Whitsundays

 Bruny Island Paddle, Southern Sea Ventures, Bruny Island, Tasmania © Southern Sea Ventures

Bruny Island

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Cape Naturaliste, near Dunsborough, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Margaret River

 The Lane Vineyard, Hahndorf, SA © South Australia Tourism Commission

Barossa Valley

 Grampians National Park, Victoria © Robert Blackburn, Visit Victoria

The Grampians

 Audrey Wilkinson, Hunter Valley, NSW © Audrey Wilkinson

Hunter Valley

 Dominique Portet Winery, Yarra Valley, VIC © Tourism Australia

Yarra Valley

 Sea turtle, Lady Elliot Island, Great Barrier Reef, QLD © Tourism & Events Queensland

Bundaberg

 Lake House, Daylesford, Victoria © Lake House

Daylesford

 d’Arenberg Winery, McLaren Vale, South Australia © Trent Martin Photography

McLaren Vale

 Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Glass House Mountains

 Bubble Tents, Capertree, Mudgee Region, NSW © Australian Traveller

Mudgee
East MacDonnell Ranges, NT © Tourism NT/Kyle Hunter & Hayley Anderson

Alice Springs

 Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

Broome

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

Uluru and Kata Tjuta

 Casuarina Falls, the Kimberley, WA © Tony Hewitt

The Kimberley

 The Arkaba Walk, Elder Camp, Flinders Ranges National Park, SA © Adam Bruzzone, South Australian Tourism Commission

Flinders Ranges

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

Kakadu National Park

 Swimming with sea lions, Baird Bay, Eyre Peninsula, SA © South Australian Tourism Commission

Eyre Peninsula

 Hamersley Gorge , Karijini National Park, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Karijini National Park

 Kalgoorlie Boulder, Golden Outback, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Kalgoorlie-Boulder

 Monkey Mia, Shark Bay World Heritage Area, WA © Tourism Western Australia

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

Great Barrier Reef

 Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. © South Australian Tourism Commission

Kangaroo Island

 Blue Mountains, NSW ©Tourism Australia

Blue Mountains

 Cassowary in Daintree Rainforest, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Daintree Rainforest

 Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Great Ocean Road

 Spicers Peak, Scenic Rim, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Scenic Rim

 The Bungle Bungle Range, Purnululu National Park, WA. © Jewels Lynch Photography, Tourism Western Australia

Purnululu National Park

 Boat Shed, Lake Dove and Cradle Mountain, Cradle-Mountain Lake St Clare National Park, TAS © Adrian Cook

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

 Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park, NT © Tourism NT, Dan Moore

Litchfield National Park

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

Freycinet

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Culture Adventure Nature Relaxation Family Backpacking
Kakadu Cultural Tours, Kakadu National Park, NT © Tourism Australia

Aboriginal experiences

 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC © Robert Blackburn, Visit Victoria

Arts and culture

 WOMADelaide 2019, Adelaide, SA Ⓒ Grant Hancock

Festivals and events

 Detour Restaurant, Brisbane, QLD © @detourrestaurant and @dine.agency

Food and drink
Raging Thunder, Tully, QLD © Tourism Australia

Adventure and sports

 Three Capes Track, Tasman National Park, TAS © Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service

Walks and hikes

 Mount Augustus, Golden Outback, WA © Australia’s Golden Outback

Road trips and drives
Little Armstrong Bay, Rottnest Island, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Beaches and islands

 Nature's Window, Kalbarri National Park, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Nature and national parks

 Tree Kangaroo at Adelaide Zoo in South Australia © Tourism Australia

Wildlife

 Spicers Scenic Rim Trail, Scenic Rim, Queensland © Spicers Retreats

Eco-friendly travel
Group of friends participate in a body clay ritual at Peninsula Hot Springs © Peninsula Hot Springs

Health and wellness

 The Dune Pavilion Deck with views of Uluru at Longitude 131 in the Northern Territory © Baillies Longitude 131

Luxury
Cape Hillsborough, Mackay Region, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Family travel

 The Wiggles © The Wiggles

Holiday the Wiggly Way

 Two children playing on the beach at Rottnest Island © Rottnest Island Authority

Family destinations

 Hellfire Bay, Esperance, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

Family road trips
Moreton Island, Brisbane, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Youth travel

 Topless Car Hire, Magnetic Island, Townsville, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Backpacking

 Ellery Creek Big Hole, West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory © Tourism NT/Salty Aura

Work and holiday

 Sand Dune Adventures at Stockton Beach, Port Stephens, NSW © Tourism Australia

Visa FAQ
Planning tools About Australia When to go Getting here Getting around

Beginner's guide

 Explore Australia by map © Tourism Australia

Explore Australia by map

 Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

Planning tools and tips

 Main Range Track, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW © Tourism Snowy Mountains

Australian budget guide

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

Itinerary planner

 Kangaroo, Lucky Bay, Esperance, WA © Australia’s Golden Outback

Find a travel agent

 Hotel pool, Riley Resort, Cairns City, QLD © Tourism Australia

Find accommodation

 Indian Pacific, Lake Hart, SA © Andrew Gregory

Find tours

 Pile Valley, K’gari, QLD © Tourism Australia

Find transport

 Snowy region, Jindabyne, NSW © DPIE-Murray Van Der Veer

Visitor information centres

 Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, QLD © Destination Gold Coast

Deals and travel packages

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Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park, WA © Greg Snell, Tourism Western Australia

Why Australia is the best place to visit

 Bronte Baths, Bronte Beach, Sydney, NSW © Tourism Australia

Facts about Australia

 Prairie Hotel, Parachilna, SA © South Australian Tourism Commission

Experiences that will make you feel like an Aussie

 Great Barrier Reef, QLD © Georges Antoni / Tourism Australia

People and culture

 Castle Hill, Townsville, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Health and safety FAQ

 Sorrento Pier, VIC © Visit Victoria, Ewen Bell

Weather

High Country Harvest Festival, VIC © Tourism Australia

Seasons

 Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

Cities, states & territories

 Mount Lidgbird and Mount Gower, Lord Howe Island © Tom Archer

Iconic places and attractions

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Wildflowers, near Hamelin Pool, WA © Tourism Western Australia

When is the best time to visit Australia?

 Ringer Reef Winery, Bright, VIC © Visit Victoria

Seasonal travel

 WOMADelaide 2019, Adelaide, SA © Jack Fenby

Events and festivals

 Silverdale Olive Orchard, Coral Coast, WA © Australia's Coral Coast

School holidays

 Sydney New Year's Eve, Sydney Harbour, NSW © Destination NSW

Public holidays

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Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

How to get to Australia's most iconic cities

Gantheaume Point, Broome, WA © Tourism Australia

How long do I need for my trip to Australia?

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Self-drive, Marrawah, TAS © Tourism Tasmania

How to travel around Australia

 Car driving on road next to the ocean in Lagoons Beach Conservation Area © Pete Harmsen/Tourism Tasmania

Guide to driving in Australia

 Motorhome parked on the side of the road in Coles Bay © Pete Harmsen/Tourism Tasmania

How to hire a car or campervan

 Family strolling alongside Tilligerry Creek © Destination NSW

How to plan a family road trip

 Car drives along the Matilda Way in Outback Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

How to plan an outback road trip

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Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission

Holiday inspiration

 The Otways, Great Ocean Road, Victoria © Jason Ierace

Where should you holiday?

 Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

Australia in 8D

 Mount Augustus, Golden Outback, WA © Australia’s Golden Outback

Road trips and self drive
 
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