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The Great Barrier Reef, Sydney's harbour, endless beaches and the red heart of the Outback β€” Australia is a continent-sized adventure.

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Capital
Canberra
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Currency
Australian Dollar (A$)
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Language
English
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Best time
Sep–Nov, Mar–May
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Visa
eVisa (ETA)
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Avg daily budget
$70 – $450
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Sydney (SYD) / Melbourne (MEL)
Overview

Why travellers love Australia

Australia rewards big trips: dive the Great Barrier Reef, road-trip the east coast, surf Bondi and watch the sun set over Uluru.

Distances are huge, so pick a region β€” the east coast, the red centre, or the west β€” rather than trying to see it all at once.

Where to go

Top places in Australia

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Sydney

Sydney

πŸ—“ 3 days

Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

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Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

The world's largest reef β€” dive and snorkel.

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Melbourne

Melbourne

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

Laneway cafΓ©s, art and the Great Ocean Road.

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Uluru

Uluru

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

The sacred red monolith of the Outback.

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Plan day by day

Australia itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Sydney β†’ Great Barrier Reef β†’ Melbourne
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,250
1–2

Sydney

Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Beach Β· Family
3–4

Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest reef β€” dive and snorkel.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Diving Β· Nature
5

Melbourne

Laneway cafΓ©s, art and the Great Ocean Road.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Culture Β· Food
Route
Sydney β†’ Great Barrier Reef β†’ Melbourne β†’ Uluru
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$490 – $3,150
1–2

Sydney

Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Beach Β· Family
3–4

Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest reef β€” dive and snorkel.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Diving Β· Nature
5–6

Melbourne

Laneway cafΓ©s, art and the Great Ocean Road.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Food
7

Uluru

The sacred red monolith of the Outback.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Iconic
Route
Sydney β†’ Great Barrier Reef β†’ Melbourne β†’ Uluru
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$700 – $4,500
1–3

Sydney

Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ City Β· Beach Β· Family
4–6

Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest reef β€” dive and snorkel.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Diving Β· Nature
7–8

Melbourne

Laneway cafΓ©s, art and the Great Ocean Road.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Food
9–10

Uluru

The sacred red monolith of the Outback.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Iconic
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Visa & entry

Australia visa requirements

Visa required?
ETA / eVisitor for most
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
Yes (ETA / eVisitor)
Passport validity
Valid for stay
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors need an electronic ETA or eVisitor authorisation before flying β€” quick and online. Always verify with the official Australia immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Australia visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Australia budget guide

Budget

$70/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$450+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Australia budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Australia

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Great Barrier Reef

Snorkel and dive the world's biggest reef.

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Sydney Opera House & Harbour

Australia's most iconic skyline.

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Uluru

Sunset over the sacred red rock.

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Great Ocean Road

Cliffs and the Twelve Apostles.

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Wildlife

Kangaroos, koalas and quokkas.

Get outside

Nature in Australia

All nature
Whitehaven Beach
πŸ–οΈ Beaches

Whitehaven Beach

7 km of silica sand so pure it squeaks β€” accessed by day-boat from Airlie Beach, with Hill…

πŸ“ Airlie Beach
Uluru-Kata Tjuta NP
🌳 National Parks

Uluru-Kata Tjuta NP

The Red Centre icon β€” a UNESCO sandstone monolith sacred to the Anangu people, climbing now banned, base…

πŸ“ Yulara
Bondi Beach
πŸ–οΈ Beaches

Bondi Beach

Sydney's 1-km surf beach with a coastal walk to Coogee β€” busy, lifeguarded, with the Bondi Icebergs pool…

πŸ“ Sydney
Daintree Rainforest
🌲 Forests

Daintree Rainforest

Earth's oldest tropical rainforest (180 M years), running to the reef-fringed beaches of Cape Tribulation.

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Tasmania
🏝️ Islands

Tasmania

A wild island state south of mainland Australia β€” rainforest, alpine ridges, Tasmanian devils and some of the…

πŸ“ Hobart
Kakadu National Park
πŸ¦’ Wildlife Areas

Kakadu National Park

Australia's largest national park β€” saltwater crocs, wetland barramundi, 65,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr.

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Cape Byron Lighthouse
πŸŒ… Scenic Viewpoints

Cape Byron Lighthouse

Mainland Australia's easternmost point β€” dolphin pods below the headland, humpback whales June–November.

πŸ“ Byron Bay
Hyams Beach
πŸ–οΈ Beaches

Hyams Beach

A south-coast beach with sand whiter than copy paper β€” Jervis Bay's star, with kangaroos in the bush…

πŸ“ Jervis Bay
Cradle Mountain
πŸŒ… Scenic Viewpoints

Cradle Mountain

Tasmania's iconic dolerite peak above Dove Lake β€” 6-km lake circuit walk, full-day summit hike for the unrestricted…

πŸ“ Cradle Mountain
Lake Hillier (Pink Lake)
πŸ’§ Lakes

Lake Hillier (Pink Lake)

A bubble-gum pink saltwater lake on a remote WA island β€” accessible only by scenic flight or boat…

πŸ“ Esperance
Lord Howe Island
πŸ’Ž Hidden Gems

Lord Howe Island

A UNESCO sub-tropical Australian island with a 400-tourist daily cap β€” coral reef, sub-alpine peaks and a lighthouse-village…

πŸ“ Lord Howe Island
Litchfield NP
🌳 National Parks

Litchfield NP

A quieter alternative to Kakadu near Darwin β€” Florence and Wangi waterfalls, swimming pools below the falls, magnetic…

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