Great Barrier Reef Drive, Port Douglas, QLD © Travellers Autobarn

Start planning your trip to Australia

So, you've decided to visit Australia? Great choice! Let's start planning your ultimate holiday.

Uluru Aboriginal Tours, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, NT © Tourism Australia

First trip to Australia?

No worries! Our Beginner's Guide has everything you need to know for the ultimate trip Down Under.

First trip to Australia?

No worries! Our Beginner's Guide has everything you need to know for the ultimate trip Down Under.

Visa and Entry

Know before you go

Wildflowers, near Hamelin Pool, WA © Tourism Western Australia

When is the best time to visit Australia?

Human Progress Pride flag, Sydney, NSW © Daniel Boud

Events and festivals

Sorrento Pier, VIC © Visit Victoria, Ewen Bell

Weather in Australia

Man in a wheelchair looking up at the canopy of the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Accessible travel around Australia

Ringer Reef Winery, Bright, VIC © Visit Victoria

Seasonal travel

Tasman Venture, K'Gari, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

School holidays

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

Public holidays

Trips and itineraries

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

Trips and itineraries

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD © Tourism Australia

3 - 6 day itineraries

Turquoise Bay, Cape Range National Park, WA © Tourism Western Australia

7 - 10 day itineraries

Relaxing at Ellery Creek Big Hole, West MacDonnell Ranges, NT © Tourism NT, Laura Bell

Two-week itineraries

Great Ocean Road, VIC © Tourism Australia

Road trips and self-drive journeys

Frequently asked questions

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

Plan your trip

Facts about Australia

What do you need for your trip Down Under? We’re glad you asked. Here are our practical tips and some helpful things to know...

Castle Hill, Townsville, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Plan your trip

Health and safety information

Be prepared for your trip with answers to our top health and safety questions.

Make your holiday happen

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

Find a travel agent

Beach House on Wategos Beach, Byron Bay, NSW © Tourism Australia

Find accommodation

Indian Pacific, Lake Hart, SA © Andrew Gregory

Find tours

Pile Valley, K’gari, QLD © Tourism Australia

Find transportation

Elysian Retreat, Whitsundays, QLD © Tourism Australia

Deals and travel packages

Getting around

Self-drive, Marrawah, TAS © Tourism Tasmania

Getting around

Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

How to get to Australia's most iconic cities and destinations

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

First timers guide to driving in Australia

Maui Motorhome parked on the coastline in Tasmania © Tourism Australia

How to hire a car, campervan or 4WD in Australia

Family strolling alongside Tilligerry Creek © Destination NSW

How to plan a family road trip in Australia

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

How to plan an Australian outback road trip

About Australia

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

Why Australia is the best place to visit

The Pass, Byron Bay, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

A handy guide to the Australian lifestyle

Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

Australian states, territories and capital cities

Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur, TAS © Alastair Bett

History of Australia for the curious traveller