🇦🇺Australia·Oceania
Australia
From the Great Barrier Reef to the Red Centre — a continent of wonders
dest.flightsFrom
£799
dest.hotelsFrom
£85/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£120
dest.avgTemp
21°C
dest.bestTime
September to November
dest.safety
9.1/10
dest.about Australia
Australia is a continent unto itself — a land of staggering scale and diversity where the world's largest coral reef meets ancient red desert, cosmopolitan cities hum with culture and cuisine, and unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth roams freely. From Sydney's iconic harbour to the spiritual heart of Uluru, the Great Ocean Road's limestone apostles to the Daintree's primeval rainforest, Australia is a destination that demands more than one visit.
dest.topHighlights
Great Barrier Reef
The world's largest coral reef system — 2,300km of living colour, home to 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc
Sydney Harbour
One of the world's great harbours — the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and a world-class dining scene all within reach
Uluru-Kata Tjuta
The sacred red monolith rising from the desert — a deeply spiritual site of the Anangu people and one of Earth's most powerful landscapes
Great Ocean Road
Australia's most scenic coastal drive — 243km of dramatic cliffs, the Twelve Apostles, and ancient rainforest
Daintree Rainforest
The world's oldest tropical rainforest (135 million years old) — where the reef meets the jungle on Queensland's far north coast
Kangaroo Island
Australia's Galápagos — sea lions, koalas, echidnas, and kangaroos in their natural habitat just off the South Australian coast
dest.thingsToDo Australia
- Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
- Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunset
- Watch the sunrise over Uluru from the viewing platform
- Drive the Great Ocean Road and see the Twelve Apostles
- Swim at Bondi Beach and walk the Bondi to Coogee coastal path
- Hold a koala and feed kangaroos on Kangaroo Island
- Explore the Daintree Rainforest by guided night walk
- Taste world-class wine in the Barossa Valley or Margaret River
dest.weather Australia
dest.bestMonthsToVisit September to November
5-dest.day Australia dest.itinerary
Arrive Sydney
- ·Arrive Sydney Airport
- ·Sydney Harbour Bridge walk
- ·Opera House tour
- ·Dinner at Circular Quay
Sydney Icons
- ·Bondi Beach morning swim
- ·Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
- ·Darling Harbour lunch
- ·Taronga Zoo with harbour views
Fly to Cairns
- ·Morning flight to Cairns
- ·Esplanade Lagoon swim
- ·Night market dinner
- ·Check in to resort
Great Barrier Reef
- ·Full-day reef cruise
- ·Snorkelling and diving
- ·Glass-bottom boat tour
- ·Sunset dinner in Cairns
Uluru
- ·Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock Airport)
- ·Sunset viewing at Uluru
- ·Guided cultural walk with Anangu guide
- ·Field of Light installation at night
dest.whereToEat Australia
Quay
Modern Australian · Sydney Circular Quay · $$$$
Attica
Contemporary Australian · Melbourne Ripponlea · $$$$
Ochre Restaurant
Native Australian · Cairns · $$$
The Boathouse
Seafood · Sydney Palm Beach · $$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
Most nationalities require an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor visa — apply online before travel (free for eligible EU/UK citizens, AUD $20 for others). US citizens use the ESTA-equivalent ETA. Visas are typically approved within minutes.
dest.gettingAround
Domestic flights are essential for covering Australia's vast distances (Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia). In cities, trains and trams are excellent (Melbourne, Sydney). Car rental is ideal for road trips. The Indian Pacific and The Ghan trains offer iconic long-distance journeys.
dest.currency
AUD (Australian Dollar)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT+8 to GMT+11 (varies by state) · English
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
How long should I spend in Australia?
Three weeks is the minimum to see Sydney, the Reef, and Uluru. Four to six weeks allows you to add Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, and Tasmania. Australia rewards slow travel — the more time you have, the better.
Is Australia dangerous?
Australia's reputation for dangerous wildlife is somewhat exaggerated for tourists. Cities are very safe. In the outback and tropics, follow local advice about crocodiles, jellyfish, and sun exposure. The biggest risk is the sun — always use SPF 50+.
What is the best city to start in?
Sydney is the classic entry point with the most international flights and iconic sights. Melbourne is preferred by food and culture lovers. Cairns is ideal if the Great Barrier Reef is your priority.