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.
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
For swimmers in Australia, marine stingers include bluebottles, box jellyfish and small jellyfish that cause Irukandji syndrome.
Saltwater Crocodiles
Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) live across northern Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific.
Kakadu Seasons
Planning a trip to Kakadu National Park? The six-season framework used by Bininj/Mungguy Traditional Owners and Parks Australia maps the year on Country.
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.