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Australia covers 7,688,287 km², sixth largest in the world, and close to 4,000 km separate its east coast from its west. Nearly 28 million people live here, abo...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Australia covers 7,688,287 km², sixth largest in the world, and close to 4,000 km separate its east coast from its west. Nearly 28 million people live here, about 80 per cent of them within 25 km of a mainland coastline 35,821 km long — which is the fact that governs any trip taken across it. The cities form a rim around an interior that stays largely empty; Sydney and Melbourne pass five million each, and Canberra, the capital, is neither of them. Six states and ten territories, and a sensible visit chooses two of them rather than the map.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
English is the principal language; no federal official language
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+61
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
000
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type I · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from treated public supplies
Follow local notices in remote communities and after disruptions

Planning a visit

Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: seasonal closure recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Historic monuments 53 Museums 0 Places of worship 11 Nature sites 109 Viewpoints 5 Food and drink 1 Markets and shopping 11 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 25 Activities 2

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 109 1 to 2 hours 1

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 7 Sea and beach 7 Viewpoints 0
  1. South Bank Parklands South Bank Parklands
    32 1 hour

    South Bank Parklands

    South Bank Parklands is Brisbane’s riverside public parkland on the southern bank of the Brisbane River, beside the city’s cultural precinct.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Brisbane
  2. Sherwood Arboretum Sherwood Arboretum
    33 1 hour

    Sherwood Arboretum

    Sherwood Arboretum is a public park and botanical collection in the Sherwood suburb of Brisbane, Queensland. Established in the 1920s, it occupies riverside land along the Brisbane River.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Brisbane
  3. Bathers Beach Bathers Beach
    34 1 hour

    Bathers Beach

    Bathers Beach is a coastal area in Fremantle, the port city at the mouth of the Swan River within the greater Perth metropolitan region of Western Australia.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Perth
  4. Anstey Hill Recreation Park Anstey Hill Recreation Park
    35 1 hour

    Anstey Hill Recreation Park

    Anstey Hill Recreation Park is a protected natural area in the Adelaide metropolitan region, managed by the South Australian Department for Environment and Water through the Parks SA network.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Adelaide
  5. Bronte Beach Bronte Beach
    36 1 hour

    Bronte Beach

    Bronte Beach is a coastal beach within the Sydney metropolitan area, located in the eastern suburbs. It forms part of the sequence of beaches along Sydney's southeastern coastline.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Sydney
  6. Marmion Marine Park Marmion Marine Park
    37 1 hour

    Marmion Marine Park

    Marmion Marine Park is a protected marine area located off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. Established to conserve marine ecosystems, the park encompasses coastal waters, reefs, and islands that support diverse marine life.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Perth
  7. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
    38 1 hour

    Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

    Mount Lofty Botanic Garden is a botanical garden situated in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. It forms part of the network of botanic gardens managed under the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Adelaide
  8. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
    39 1 hour

    Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

    Royal Botanic Gardens

    Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is Melbourne Gardens, a living botanical landscape beside the city centre rather than a single indoor attraction. Its identity comes from planted collections, lawns, lakes and winding paths that make the garden itself the experience.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Melbourne
  9. St Kilda Beach St Kilda Beach
    40 1 hour

    St Kilda Beach

    St Kilda Beach is a sandy beach located in the inner-southern suburb of St Kilda, approximately six kilometres from Melbourne's central business district.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Melbourne
  10. Davies Park Davies Park
    41 1 hour

    Davies Park

    Davies Park is a public park in Brisbane, Queensland, managed by Brisbane City Council. It serves as recreational green space within the metropolitan area and is included in curated visitor rankings for the city.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Brisbane
  11. Birrarung Marr Birrarung Marr
    42 1 hour

    Birrarung Marr

    Birrarung Marr is a public park in Melbourne situated along the Yarra River. Its name derives from Woiwurrung language, with Birrarung meaning river of mists and Marr referring to the side of the river.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Melbourne
  12. Black Hill Conservation Park Black Hill Conservation Park
    43 1 hour

    Black Hill Conservation Park

    Black Hill Conservation Park is a protected natural area within the Adelaide metropolitan region. The park forms part of the Mount Lofty Ranges and serves as a significant conservation reserve preserving native vegetation and providing habitat for local wildlife.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Adelaide
  13. Brownhill Creek Recreation Park Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
    44 1 hour

    Brownhill Creek Recreation Park

    Brownhill Creek Recreation Park is a public park situated within the Adelaide Park Lands system. It occupies a portion of the extensive Park Lands that encircle the central business district of Adelaide, South Australia.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Adelaide
  14. Hallett Cove Conservation Park Hallett Cove Conservation Park
    45 1 hour

    Hallett Cove Conservation Park

    Hallett Cove Conservation Park is a protected coastal reserve in the Adelaide metropolitan area, South Australia. The park preserves significant geological formations and Aboriginal cultural heritage along the shoreline of Gulf St Vincent.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Adelaide
  15. Marino Conservation Park Marino Conservation Park
    46 1 hour

    Marino Conservation Park

    Marino Conservation Park is a compact coastal reserve in metropolitan Adelaide, 18 km south of the city. It protects native vegetation while remaining accessible from surrounding streets and the Seaford railway corridor.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Adelaide
  16. Morialta Conservation Park Morialta Conservation Park
    47 1 hour

    Morialta Conservation Park

    Morialta Conservation Park protects a steep gorge landscape in the Adelaide Hills, about 10 kilometres northeast of central Adelaide. Fourth Creek, rocky cliffs, eucalypt woodland and seasonal waterfalls create a substantial bushland destination close to the city.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Adelaide
  17. Roma Street Parkland Roma Street Parkland
    48 1 hour

    Roma Street Parkland

    Roma Street Parklands

    Roma Street Parklands is a landscaped urban parkland in central Brisbane, immediately beside Roma Street station and the Brisbane Coach Terminal. Its character comes from connected planted areas, lawns, paths, hillside levels, the Spectacle Garden and the Rainforest Walk.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Brisbane
  18. Supreme Court Gardens Supreme Court Gardens
    49 1 hour

    Supreme Court Gardens

    Supreme Court Gardens is a public garden in central Perth, Western Australia, beside the Supreme Court of Western Australia. The garden forms part of a significant civic and heritage precinct within the city’s central business district.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Perth
  19. Williamstown Botanic Gardens Williamstown Botanic Gardens
    50 1 hour

    Williamstown Botanic Gardens

    Williamstown Botanic Gardens is a historic public garden in Melbourne's western suburb of Williamstown. Its nineteenth-century origins and Victorian landscape character make it a calm counterpoint to the waterfront's maritime attractions.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Melbourne
  20. Bicton Baths Bicton Baths
    51 1 hour

    Bicton Baths

    Bicton Baths is a riverside swimming facility in Bicton, on Perth's Swan River. It belongs to the tradition of enclosed river swimming places that make the metropolitan foreshore distinctive.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Perth
  21. Coogee Beach Coogee Beach
    52 1 hour

    Coogee Beach

    Coogee Beach is a sandy ocean beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, facing the Tasman Sea. It is a straightforward place for swimming, sunbathing, shoreline walks and relaxed coastal views.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Sydney
  22. Edinburgh Gardens Edinburgh Gardens
    53 1 hour

    Edinburgh Gardens

    Edinburgh Gardens is a public park in Fitzroy North, in Melbourne’s inner north. The gardens form a large recreational green space within the City of Yarra and offer a distinctly local way to experience the suburb.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Melbourne
  23. Esplanade Park, Fremantle Esplanade Park, Fremantle
    54 1 hour

    Esplanade Park, Fremantle

    Esplanade Park

    Esplanade Park Fremantle is a public park in Fremantle, the historic port city within the Perth metropolitan area of Western Australia. It sits near the waterfront and forms part of the recreational landscape around Fremantle’s maritime district.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Perth
  24. Point Cook Coastal Park Point Cook Coastal Park
    55 1 hour

    Point Cook Coastal Park

    Point Cook Coastal Park is a coastal park located in the south-western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. The park encompasses significant areas of remnant native grassland, wetland habitats, and coastline along Port Phillip Bay.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Melbourne
  25. Rocks Riverside Park Rocks Riverside Park
    56 1 hour

    Rocks Riverside Park

    Rocks Riverside Park is a public park in Brisbane, Queensland. The park sits along the Brisbane River and provides open space for recreation and leisure.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Brisbane
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Common questions

How long should a first trip to Australia be?

Ten to fourteen days should cover one coast, one city pair or one city plus a nearby landscape, not the continent. Sydney and Melbourne can share a southeastern route; Perth, the tropical north and the Red Centre each demand separate flights and more time.

What entry documents are needed for Australia?

Australia’s Department of Home Affairs is the authority for Visitor visas and electronic travel permissions. Select the product for the passport and purpose, complete required declarations, and remember that visa approval does not remove Australia’s strict biosecurity obligations.

What is the best way to travel around Australia?

Flights are usually the efficient link between distant states. Rail and coaches serve selected corridors, cars become important outside cities, and urban fare cards are local rather than national; remote drives require fuel, water, communications and realistic distance planning.

When is a practical time to visit Australia?

Australia’s seasons and hazards vary dramatically by latitude. Southern-city summers, tropical dry seasons and Red Centre heat create different windows, so choose dates for the selected region and check official fire, cyclone or flood advice before road travel.

What money and payment basics apply in Australia?

The Australian dollar is the sole recorded currency. Contactless payment is common, but remote roadhouses and small services justify a backup card or cash; check surcharges at the point of sale and budget fuel around long gaps rather than metropolitan prices.

What practical safety details should I save for Australia?

Use 000 for urgent police, fire or ambulance assistance; Australia uses Type I power at 230 V. Treated public tap supplies are recorded as safe, but remote-site notices take precedence, and travellers should save the state emergency service relevant to their route.