Aerial overlooking a car and boat trailer on The Lagoon Beach, Lord Howe Island © Zach Sanders

Places to visit in Australia

Discover Australia’s unique destinations, from the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef to the Red Centre's glowing Uluru. Where will you venture?

Australia's popular destinations

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

Places to go

Guide to Lord Howe Island

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

Places to go

Guide to Kangaroo Island

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

Places to go

Guide to the Red Centre

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

Places to go

Guide to the Great Barrier Reef

Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Places to go

Guide to the Great Ocean Road

Blue Mountains, NSW ©Tourism Australia

Places to go

Guide to the Blue Mountains

Whale shark swimming at Ningaloo Reef © Tourism Western Australia

Places to go

Guide to Ningaloo Reef

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

Places to go

Guide to the Flinders Ranges

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

Places to go

Guide to Freycinet

Gunlom Falls, Kakadu National Park, NT © Tourism Australia

Places to go

Guide to Kakadu National Park

Cape Naturaliste, near Dunsborough, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Places to go

Guide to Margaret River

Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, NSW © Destination NSW

Places to go

Guide to Byron Bay

Casuarina Falls, the Kimberley, WA © Tony Hewitt

Places to go

Guide to the Kimberley

Explore Australia's capital cities

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

Guide to Sydney

Melbourne, Victoria © Ray Captures

Guide to Melbourne

Elizabeth Quay, Perth, WA © Tourism Australia

Guide to Perth

Mona Roma ferry in Hobart, Tasmania © Adam Gibson

Guide to Hobart

Kangaroo Point picnic, Brisbane, QLD © Brisbane Marketing

Guide to Brisbane

Mia Margarita, Adelaide, SA © South Australian Tourism Commission

Guide to Adelaide

Canberra, ACT © Tourism Australia

Guide to Canberra

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

Guide to Darwin

Best places for nature lovers

Woman sits on rock beside rockpool at Mossman Gorge © Tourism and Events Queensland

Things to do

A guide to Australia’s rainforests

What better way to get back to nature than under the lush green canopy of Australia's ancient rainforests.

Aerial of Wilson Island © Tourism and Events Queensland

Things to do

No Wi-Fi, no worries: where to go off-grid in Australia

Sometimes all we need is a quiet wide open space to sit back, relax and soak up the landscape around us. Here are 10 natural...

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

Things to do

Australia’s ultimate stargazing locations

The world’s best view of the Milky Way is just one of the marvels on display in Australia’s night skies.

Best places for culture seekers

Kakadu Cultural Tours, NT © James Fisher, Tourism Australia

Things to do

Discover Aboriginal Experiences

Explore the many enriching and immersive Aboriginal experiences that you can have only in Australia.

Mona (Museum of Old and New Art), River Derwent, Hobart, TAS © Museum of Old and New Art

Things to do

Cultural Attractions of Australia

A collective of iconic Australian cultural attractions have joined forces to present the best of Australia’s cultural offering to...

Girl wanders by street art in Darwin © Tourism Australia

Things to do

Australia's best street art

Discover hidden streets and vibrant artistic spaces in Australia's capital cities.

Best places for ocean lovers

Tangalooma-Wracks, Moreton Island, Queensland © Scott Pass

Things to do

Australia's best diving spots

Diving in Australia isn’t limited to the Great Barrier Reef – read on to discover some of the best dive spots around the country.

Bedarra Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Places to go

Secret islands of the Great Barrier Reef

Away from Australia's better-known island getaways are small coral cays where you can swim with manta rays, and resorts where you...

Rowley Shoals, Australia's North West, WA © Tourism Australia

Things to do

Australia's best beaches

Bright blue waters, soft sand and incredible surf are just a few things you’ll enjoy at any one of Australia’s most beautiful...

Best places for foodies

Audrey Wilkinson Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW © Destination NSW

Things to do

Australia's best wine regions

Charming landscapes, exquisite food, and world-class wines. It all comes together at wineries across Australia.

Sean's Kitchen, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia © Meaghan Coles

Things to do

Where to find Australia’s best seafood

From fresh-caught prawns to barbecued barramundi, there’s a world-class seafood feast to discover wherever you venture Down Under.

Aubergine, Canberra, ACT © VisitCanberra

Things to do

Best restaurants in Australia

Please your palette at delectable restaurants across Australia.

Best places for wildlife warriors

Holding a Baby Kangaroo at The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory © Tourism NT/Matt Cherubino 2019

Things to do

Where to meet Australia's cutest animals

Come and meet the cute creatures that call Australia home.

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

Things to do

Swim with Australia’s marine life

From snorkelling with whale sharks to getting up close to turtles and sea lions, plenty of “pinch me” moments await in Australian...

Echidna at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, Kangaroo Island, SA © Maxime Coquard

Things to do

Where to meet Australia's weirdest animals

Hang out with some of the strangest – and rarest – animals on the planet in their natural Australian habitat.

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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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