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

Hill Inlet in Queensland’s Whitsundays
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
Destinations
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
Destinations
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.

Uluṟu in the Northern Territory
Northern Territory

Northern Territory

If you are planning a Northern Territory trip, start by choosing the region where you will spend most of your time.

Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park
Tasmania

Tasmania

If you are planning a Tasmania trip, choose overnight bases by region rather than trying to cover the whole island from one city.

The River Torrens footbridge and Adelaide city waterfront
South Australia

South Australia

For travellers using Adelaide as a base, this section helps you choose between city sights, the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa or Clare valleys.