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Manly Beach
Manly Beach is a broad ocean beach reached through the Manly peninsula, combining surf frontage with a harbour-to-ocean visitor route.
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- Nature site
- Sydney
Country guide
Up to 1 hour in Australia — page 4
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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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.
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Sydney
Photograph · W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sydney 18,874 places -
Melbourne
Photograph · Shkuru Afshar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Melbourne 12,435 places -
Brisbane
Photograph · Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Brisbane 9,969 places -
Perth
Photograph · Samuel Wiki · CC BY 4.0
Perth 5,079 places -
Adelaide
Photograph · Photograph by Doug Barber · CC BY-SA 3.0
Adelaide 4,383 places
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.
- January: seasonal closure recorded
- February: seasonal closure recorded
- March: seasonal closure recorded
- April: seasonal closure recorded
- May: seasonal closure recorded
- June: seasonal closure recorded
- July: no seasonality data recorded
- August: no seasonality data recorded
- September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
- October: no seasonality data recorded
- November: seasonal closure recorded
- December: seasonal closure recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
- No data recorded for this month
- The current month
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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58 45 minWheel of Brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane is a prominent observation wheel situated in the South Bank Parklands area of Brisbane, Queensland.
- High
- Historic monument
- Brisbane
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59 1 hourBrisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha
Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha is a major botanical garden located in the western suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland. It serves as Brisbane's premier botanical collection and is distinct from the city's other green spaces.
- High
- Nature site
- Brisbane
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60 1 hourGallery of Modern Art
Gallery of Modern Art, known as GOMA, is Brisbane's modern and contemporary art museum within the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art complex.
- High
- Art and culture venue
- Brisbane
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61 45 minMrs Macquarie's Chair
Mrs Macquarie's Chair is a historic carved sandstone bench located on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand-carved by convicts in 1810 for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Governor Lachlan Macquarie, who enjoyed sitting and viewing the harbour.
- High
- Historic monument
- Sydney
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62 1 hourBondi Beach
Bondi Beach is Sydney’s broad, crescent-shaped Pacific shoreline, where a long sweep of sand meets surf, sandstone headlands and the busy Bondi promenade.
- High
- Nature site
- Sydney
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63 1 hourStirling Gardens
Stirling Gardens is a public garden and recognised heritage landmark in central Perth, Western Australia. It contributes to the city’s network of green spaces and offers a quieter setting within the metropolitan centre.
- High
- Nature site
- Perth
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64 1 hourTreasury Gardens
Treasury Gardens is a public park in Melbourne, Victoria. It sits adjacent to the Treasury Building on Spring Street, near the eastern edge of the central business district.
- High
- Nature site
- Melbourne
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65 1 hourAustralian Centre for Contemporary Art
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art is a leading Melbourne institution dedicated to exhibiting and promoting contemporary art from Australia and around the world.
- High
- Art and culture venue
- Melbourne
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66 45 minForum Theatre
Forum Melbourne
Forum Melbourne is a historic entertainment venue located in the central city area. The building features distinctive architectural elements that contribute to its recognition as a significant Melbourne landmark.
- High
- Historic monument
- Melbourne
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67 45 minNewstead House Board of Trustees
Newstead House
Newstead House is a heritage property situated in the Brisbane suburb of Newstead. It stands as one of Queensland's surviving nineteenth-century residences, positioned on the Brisbane River with grounds that form part of the broader riverside parkland.
- High
- Historic monument
- Brisbane
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68 1 hourPrincess Theatre
Princess Theatre is a historic theatre in Melbourne, Victoria. It stands as a significant performing arts venue within the city's cultural landscape. The building contributes to Melbourne's reputation as a major centre for theatre and live entertainment in Australia.
- High
- Art and culture venue
- Melbourne
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69 1 hourRegent Theatre
Regent Theatre is a historic Melbourne theatre and a destination for visitors interested in the city's entertainment heritage. It continues to function as a performance venue, bringing contemporary audiences into a building whose architectural character is part of the experience.
- High
- Art and culture venue
- Melbourne
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70 30 minSt Paul's Cathedral
Saint Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is a major Anglican cathedral located in the heart of Melbourne, near the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets.
- High
- Place of worship
- Melbourne
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71 1 hourFort Lytton National Park
Fort Lytton National Park is a heritage-listed military precinct located at the mouth of the Brisbane River. Established in 1881, the site served as Brisbane's principal coastal defence fortification until the end of World War II.
- High
- Nature site
- Brisbane
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72 1 hourQueensland Art Gallery
Queensland Art Gallery is a public art gallery in Brisbane. The current curated ranking identifies the exact production place and prioritises it for art collections and exhibitions within Brisbane's South Bank cultural precinct.
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- Art and culture venue
- Brisbane
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73 1 hourAdelaide Himeji Garden
Adelaide Himeji Japanese Garden
Adelaide Himeji Garden is a Japanese-style garden in Adelaide, South Australia. It was established as a symbol of the sister-city relationship between Adelaide and Himeji, Japan.
- High
- Nature site
- Adelaide
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74 45 minSir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is a public astronomy education facility located within the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mount Coot-tha. Named after the astronomer governor of New South Wales, it serves as a cultural and scientific institution for the metropolitan area.
- High
- Historic monument
- Brisbane
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75 1 hourAraluen Botanic Park
Araluen Botanic Park is a botanic garden in a sheltered Darling Range valley east of Perth. Its terraced gardens, heritage character and cooler microclimate create a garden experience distinct from the warmer coastal plain.
- High
- Nature site
- Perth
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76 1 hourCottesloe Beach
Cottesloe Beach is a coastal beach located in the western suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. It sits along the Indian Ocean shoreline and forms part of the metropolitan area's beach network.
- High
- Nature site
- Perth
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77 1 hourFort Glanville Conservation Park
Fort Glanville Conservation Park is a heritage-listed site in Adelaide, South Australia, preserving a 19th-century coastal fortification. The park contains the remains of Fort Glanville, constructed as part of colonial Australia's defensive network against potential maritime threats.
- High
- Nature site
- Adelaide
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78 1 hourNew Farm Park
New Farm Park is a public park in Brisbane, situated in the inner suburb of New Farm. The park occupies a prominent riverside position along the Brisbane River, making it one of the city's more notable green spaces.
- High
- Nature site
- Brisbane
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79 1 hourRippon Lea Estate
Rippon Lea Estate is a heritage property in Melbourne’s Ripponlea suburb, combining a nineteenth-century mansion with extensive pleasure gardens.
- High
- Nature site
- Melbourne
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80 1 hourAdelaide Botanic Garden
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Adelaide Botanic Garden is a major public garden in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1855, it occupies a significant site on the edge of the city centre.
- High
- Nature site
- Adelaide
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81 1 hourBelair National Park
Belair National Park is a protected area within the greater Adelaide metropolitan region, managed by the South Australian Department for Environment and Water. Established in 1891, it holds distinction as one of Australia's oldest national parks.
- High
- Nature site
- Adelaide
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.