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Plan visits to Australia’s national parks, landmarks, beaches, islands and scenic routes.

Hill Inlet in Queensland’s Whitsundays
Bondi Beach and its curved Sydney shoreline
New South Wales

Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach is an urban beach in Sydney. Surf can be rough, and conditions change daily.

New South Wales in Australia
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New South Wales

Sydney Opera House

Book a guided tour to see parts of the Sydney Opera House and learn about its design, or choose a performance from the official event listings.

The Three Sisters above Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains
New South Wales

Blue Mountains

On your first visit to the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, start at Echo Point to see the Three Sisters, then choose a walk or another lookout near Katoomba, Wentworth Falls or Blackheath.

Yardie Creek’s limestone gorge in Cape Range National Park
Western Australia

Cape Range National Park

Cape Range National Park, near Exmouth in Western Australia, has limestone gorges and Ningaloo coast beaches.

Northern Territory in Australia
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Northern Territory

Mindil Beach

Mindil Beach in Darwin hosts an evening market on Thursdays and Sundays during the dry season and is known for its sunsets.

Northern Territory in Australia
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Northern Territory

Arnhem Land

Before travelling to Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, check access for every destination and activity.

Cape Byron Lighthouse above the Pacific Ocean
New South Wales

Byron Bay

Choose Main Beach for a beach day, The Pass for surfing, or the Cape Byron track for a lighthouse walk.

Cable Beach at Broome
Western Australia

Broome

Broome sits on Yawuru Country in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

The Anglesea estuary and surf beach
Victoria

Anglesea

For a family visit to Anglesea on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, Main Beach and Point Roadknight are swimming options.

Apollo Bay’s broad sandy shoreline
Victoria

Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay suits travellers seeking a coastal stay with access to the beach and the Otways.

Airlie Beach Lagoon and the Whitsunday coast
Queensland

Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach is a mainland town in Queensland’s Whitsundays, with places to swim, waterfront walks and bus links to nearby communities.

Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin from Mount Ainslie
Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory

If you are planning a trip to the Australian Capital Territory, this page explains what the ACT includes, how it is governed and where Canberra, Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve fit within it.