Tourist Destinations

All over Australia you will find exciting tourist destinations to visit and explore. In our “Must Do” section we have outlined the main attractions to see. However, if you’re looking to catch more of a glimpse of the great southern land and enrich your stay in Australia, here are some other great places we suggest you visit.

Tasmania

Tasmania can be found at the bottom of Australia and is an island separated from the mainland by a 240 kilometres stretch of Bass Strait. With its beautiful and natural scenery, friendly people and delicious food and wine to sample, Tasmania is a relaxed place with a historical background.

There are many things to see and on do in Tasmania including:

• Historical sites such as Port Arthur - a penal settlement rich in the history of Australia's convicts

• Enjoy the wilderness and stunning scenery with over 2000km of walking tracks to explore and 18 national parks

• A must see is Cradle Mountain, a dramatic mountain peak at the northern end of what is now the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, in the World Heritage Area

• Visit the Freycinet National Park which is crowded with forests, wildflowers and native wildlife and this is where you can see the beautiful Wineglass Bay with jagged pink and grey granite soaring straight out of the water

• Visit the capital of Tasmania, Hobart, a port city with 19th century waterfront warehouses home to colonial cafes, restaurants, shops and markets

• Taste the local wines throughout the Tamar Valley, located north of Launceston

Visit the Discover Tasmania website »

Western Australia

Go west and you will end up in the biggest state in Australia – Western Australia. Western Australia or WA, is known for its beautiful weather and long days of sunshine, clear blue skies and sparkling beaches. In WA you can go diving with the world’s largest fish, snorkel, swim with the dolphins or sleep under the stars in the desert.

Some key places to check out in Western Australia include:

Perth
This easygoing and relaxed city is situated on the banks of the Swan River and is the capital city of WA. Perth is one of the most beautiful cities in Australia, boasting wonderful parks to explore, clean and uncrowded beaches and is jam-packed with boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and cafés to enjoy.

Fremantle
Only 20 minutes from Perth’s city centre, Fremantle, or “Freo” as known by the locals, is a multicultural port city that is worth a visit. Fremantle has world famous heritage buildings and an interesting maritime and convict history. Check out the café strip or the trendy shops along the High Street.

Margaret River
Margaret River is a must-do for any visit to the West. A town of delicious food, fine wine and beautiful surrounds. There are 60 wineries to choose from and the Margaret River region produces the country’s premium wine. Indulge in the exquisite food the region produces including cheeses, jams, condiments, olives, freshwater crayfish and try the samples of chocolate, fudge and ice cream on offer.

Monkey Mia
This extraordinary place is where you can see dolphins in their natural habitat. The dolphins tend to come in between early morning and late afternoon and swim up and down the shoreline accepting fish from the crowds.

Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island is where you will find white sandy beaches to swim and snorkel, or a place to sit back, relax and go fishing. Rottnest Island is just offshore from Perth, it is a car free zone and the best way to get around is by bike. Check out the quokkas a marsupial that run freely on the island.

Broome
Situated in the states far north, Broome is a two and a half hour flight from Perth where you can find a chilled out and unspoilt town. With a colourful lifestyle and luminous landscape, Broome’s history includes adventures of pearl diving and dinosaur footprints. Broome’s Cable Beach is 22km of white sand and beautiful clear water and is an excellent place to watch the sun go down.

Visit the Western Australia Tourism website »

Tropical North Queensland

Tropical North Queensland is a holiday favourite for Australians. Many people head up here to enjoy the warm sunny weather, beautiful beaches, picturesque coastline and tropical rainforests. Here are three key places we suggest you visit when you head up north:

Cairns
Cairns is the gateway for diving in the Great Barrier Reef and more than 1.4 million dives are made each year, making it one of the most popular diving destinations in the world. Cairns is a tourist destination with beautiful beaches dotted along its coast, a souvenir and shopping mecca and world class restaurants and seafood to enjoy. Go bungee jumping, white-water rafting or take the Kuranda Train through the rainforest to the quaint town of Kuranda.

Port Douglas
About an hour drive from Cairns, Port Douglas is a luxury and swanky resort town where you can relax and enjoy the sun. It has the all the comforts of a city condensed into a small town – eateries from seafood to Chinese to ice-cream. Drinking spots include a number of pubs and watering holes, where you can have a cool drink and see a band. Take a day trip snorkelling out on the reef or take a stroll along Four Mile Beach.
Visit the Tropical North Queensland website »

Daintree Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest is located north of Cairns and is the largest rainforest in Australia spanning approximately 1200 square kilometres. This world heritage listed area is home to the largest range of plants and animals on earth. A visit to the Daintree Rainforest will reveal untouched tropical rainforest, golden beaches and thousands of species of birds and other wildlife to see.
Visit the Daintree Rainforest website »

Darwin

For a genuine outback experience head to the top end of Northern Territory and visit Darwin. Darwin is now quite a modern and multicultural city with a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and indigenous culture. Nearby, and not to be missed, is the Litchfield National Park and 250km from Darwin is the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park.

Visit Tourism Top End website »

Adelaide

Adelaide is the classic Australian city best known by the locals as the City of Churches. It is also renowned for its food and wine, and the nearby famous Barossa Valley region. Adelaide has beautiful villages of sandstone homes and cottages dotted throughout the Adelaide Hills and lush green gardens that sweep the city.

Visit the South Australia Tourism website »

Canberra

Visit Australia’s capital city and explore the nation’s treasure in its museums, galleries and key attractions. Find out our proud Australian sporting achievements, our unique political history and how our young nation performs in the international arena. Canberra was established in 1911 to create a capital for the newly federated country of Australia. The surrounding region offers more than 30 wineries, historic townships, beautiful coastlines and the famous Snowy Mountains.

Visit the 'Visit Canberra' website »

Byron Bay

Byron Bay is 790km north of Sydney and has a population of around 6000 people. Byron Bay is a trendy and chic seaside town with stunning beaches and a new age feel. It is an escape for city goers and appeals especially to the artistic and somewhat hippy persona. It shows off its outstanding natural beauty set against lush volcanic hills and impeccable coastline.

Visit the 'Visit NSW' website »