Big country.
Straight answers.
Independent guides to visiting, living
and working in Australia.
Start with a state
Each state links to its places,
parks and living guides.
Map adapted from Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021. CC BY 4.0.
NT / AustraliaNorthern Territory
Uluṟu in the Red Centre
- Alice Springs
- Alice Springs Campervan Hire: Britz, Maui and JUCY Compared
- Anbangbang Billabong
- Bowali Visitor Centre
QLD / AustraliaQueensland
The Brisbane River and city skyline
- Agnes Water
- Airlie Beach
- Brisbane
- Brisbane Campervan Hire: Travellers Autobarn, JUCY and Star RV Compared
NSW / AustraliaNew South Wales
Sydney Harbour from the Botanic Garden
- Byron Bay
- Cost of Living in Sydney
- Living in Newcastle, NSW: Suburbs, Rent, Transport and Schools
- Living in Sydney
TAS / AustraliaTasmania
Hobart’s waterfront
- Cradle Mountain
- Hobart
- Hobart Campervan Hire: Britz, Maui and Mighty Compared
- Living in Hobart: Rent, Buses, Weather, Schools and Healthcare
SA / AustraliaSouth Australia
Adelaide beside the River Torrens
- Adelaide
- Adelaide Campervan Hire: JUCY, Cruisin and Let’s Go Motorhomes Compared
- Cost of Living in Adelaide
- Living in Adelaide
ACT / AustraliaAustralian Capital Territory
Canberra from Mount Ainslie
Explore Australian Capital TerritoryParks, coasts and cities
Great Ocean Road
Plan your routes, stops and time on the road.
Travel guidesGreat Ocean Road / VictoriaCity and suburb guides
Compare daily life, costs and practicalities.
Explore living in Australia
Wildlife, seasons and safety
Marine Stingers
Marine stingers are jellyfish and similar sea animals whose tentacles fire microscopic venom-filled cells into the skin on contact.
Saltwater Crocodiles
Saltwater crocodiles, also called estuarine crocodiles, salties or Indo-Pacific crocodiles, are the largest living reptile.
Kakadu Seasons
Kakadu National Park, east of Darwin in the Northern Territory, follows six seasons rather than the wet and dry split that most travel brochures use.
Cities, towns and coastlines
Cairns
Cairns is located in the north-east of Australia and is Queensland's most important city in the Wet Tropics.
Adelaide
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is very relaxed.
Fremantle
Next to Perth, Fremantle is one of the most important cities in Western Australia, as it is home to the deep sea port of Perth.
Cape Hillsborough
Cape Hillsborough is located on the east coast of Australia about 50 km north of Mackay.
Agnes Water
The holiday resort Agnes Water is located on the central coast of the Australian state of Queensland.
Phillip Island
Phillip Island covers an area of about 100 km² and is located off the south coast of Australia in the state of Victoria.