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Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum stands in the Wireless Hill Park area of Applecross and explores the history of early wireless communication.
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- Museum
- Perth
Country guide
Places to visit in Australia — page 9
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
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Sydney 18,874 places -
Melbourne
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Melbourne 12,435 places -
Brisbane
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Brisbane 9,969 places -
Perth
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Perth 5,079 places -
Adelaide
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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
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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202 1 hourMelbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Recital Centre is a dedicated live-performance venue in Melbourne's arts precinct, focused on chamber music and recital programming. Its purpose-built architecture and acoustic design place the listening experience at the centre of the visit.
- High
- Art and culture venue
- Melbourne
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203 1 hr 30 minWild Life Sydney
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is a wildlife attraction located in the Darling Harbour precinct of Sydney. The facility presents Australian native animals in themed habitat zones designed for visitor engagement and education.
- High
- Family attraction
- Sydney
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204 1 hr 30 minSydney Zoo
Sydney Zoo is a zoological park in the Sydney metropolitan area, designed around animal exhibits, wildlife education, and conservation engagement. It gives visitors a dedicated setting for seeing animals while learning about the natural world.
- High
- Family attraction
- Sydney
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205 1 hourForgotten Songs
Angel Place Birdcages, also known as Forgotten Songs, is an outdoor artwork in Sydney’s central business district. Suspended cages fill the pedestrian laneway overhead, while recorded birdcalls recall species that once lived around the Tank Stream valley before European settlement.
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- Art and culture venue
- Sydney
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206 1 hourHer Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's Theatre is a historic performing arts venue located in Adelaide, South Australia. The theatre serves as a significant cultural institution within the metropolitan area, hosting a diverse range of live entertainment productions.
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- Art and culture venue
- Adelaide
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207 1 hr 30 minGorge Wildlife Park
Gorge Wildlife Park is a privately operated wildlife attraction in Adelaide’s hills, east of the central business district.
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- Family attraction
- Adelaide
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208 45 minFremantle Markets
Fremantle Markets is a historic public market in Fremantle, a port city within the Perth metropolitan area of Western Australia. The markets occupy a Victorian-era building constructed in 1897, representing one of the few surviving nineteenth-century market structures in Australia.
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- Market
- Perth
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209 1 hourBrett Whiteley Studio
Brett Whiteley Studio is a gallery and studio museum in Sydney dedicated to the life and work of Australian artist Brett Whiteley. The preserved working environment offers a more intimate encounter than a large museum collection.
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- Art and culture venue
- Sydney
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210 1 hourRottnest Island State Reserve
Rottnest Island, also known as Wadjemup, is a Class A Reserve off the Western Australian coast.
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- Nature site
- Perth
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211 1 hourWestern Australian Botanic Garden
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is a major parkland in Perth, Western Australia. It occupies a prominent position on the western edge of the central business district, overlooking the Swan River.
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- Nature site
- Perth
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212 1 hourWilliam Ricketts Sanctuary
William Ricketts Sanctuary is a cultural and spiritual attraction in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne. It preserves the sculptural work of William Ricketts, an Australian potter and sculptor who created clay figures integrated into the natural forest environment.
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- Nature site
- Melbourne
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213 2 hoursAquarium of Western Australia
AQWA – The Aquarium of Western Australia
AQWA is a marine aquarium at Hillarys Boat Harbour, north of central Perth. Its exhibits follow Western Australia's coastline from the cool south to the tropical north, so the smaller habitat rooms matter as much as the headline tunnel.
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- Family attraction
- Perth
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214 2 hoursSydney Action Park
Raging Waters Sydney
Raging Waters Sydney is a commercial outdoor water park in the greater Sydney region. It is designed around water-based recreation, giving visitors a destination for swimming, slides, and active leisure during suitable seasonal conditions.
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- Entertainment venue
- Sydney
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215 1 hr 30 minWerribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo is an open-range zoo located in Werribee, approximately 32 kilometres south-west of Melbourne's central business district. The zoo forms part of Zoos Victoria, a not-for-profit conservation organisation.
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- Family attraction
- Melbourne
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216 20 minReabold Hill
Reabold Hill is a natural elevation in Perth’s metropolitan west and a destination for travellers who enjoy open landscapes and higher viewpoints.
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- Viewpoint
- Perth
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217 1 hourBarangaroo reserve
Barangaroo Reserve
Barangaroo Reserve is a landscaped harbour headland built around sandstone terraces, foreshore paths, and views across western Sydney Harbour.
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- Nature site
- Sydney
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218 1 hourBlaxland Riverside Park
Blaxland Riverside Park is a public park situated along the Parramatta River in Sydney. It forms part of the broader Sydney Olympic Park precinct, developed from the site of the 2000 Olympic Games.
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- Nature site
- Sydney
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219 1 hourClovelly Beach
Clovelly Beach is a compact coastal inlet in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Its narrow, channel-like shape differs from a broad surf beach: concrete platforms and promenades follow rocky edges around the water.
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- Nature site
- Sydney
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220 1 hourElwood Beach
Elwood Beach is a sandy coastal area located within the broader Melbourne metropolitan region. Positioned on Port Phillip Bay, it forms part of the continuous shoreline that serves both recreational and residential functions for the city.
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- Nature site
- Melbourne
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221 1 hourNudgee Beach
Nudgee Beach is a coastal locality and beach area within the greater Brisbane metropolitan region in Queensland, Australia. It sits on the shores of Moreton Bay, forming part of the city's north-eastern coastline.
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- Nature site
- Brisbane
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222 1 hourScarborough Beach
Scarborough Beach is a prominent coastal destination within the Perth metropolitan area, located along the Indian Ocean shoreline. The beach forms part of the broader Scarborough precinct, which has undergone significant redevelopment in recent decades.
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- Nature site
- Perth
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223 1 hourTrigg Beach
Trigg Beach is a northern Perth beach on the Indian Ocean, known for its sandy shore, exposed reef and surf breaks. It suits travellers seeking an active metropolitan coast: swimming, surfing, walking and watching waves all belong naturally here.
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- Nature site
- Perth
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224 1 hourVictoria State Rose Garden
Victorian State Rose Garden
Victoria State Rose Garden is a horticultural attraction in the Melbourne area, centred on curated rose plantings maintained for public appreciation and botanical interest.
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- Nature site
- Melbourne
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225 45 minAdelaide Central Market
Adelaide Central Markets
Adelaide Central Market is a covered public market in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1869, it stands as one of the oldest continuously operating markets in Australia.
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- Market
- 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.