Region Region code AUS

Australia Travel guides

On this site Australia is a region of its own, with a single country guide for a country nearly as large as the contiguous United States. Most cities sit on the coast, and the distances between them are large, so flying between states is normal and driving the interior needs real planning for fuel, water and daylight. Seasons are reversed from the northern hemisphere. The north has a wet season and a dry season, while the south has four seasons, and summer heat and bushfire conditions can affect travel plans.

Read the Australia guide first for timing, transport and practical rules, then open its locations to choose a coast, a city or an outback route.

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Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge at dusk with a tall ship in the harbour
Sydney Harbour, AustraliaPhoto: Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Countries in Australia

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Country guides in Australia by subregion, with the best months and whether now is a good time to go.
Code Destination Best Now
AUS Australia AUS Australia Learn more about Australia Mar–Nov Wait

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New in Australia

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The newest place guides in Australia.
Type Destination Country Region Days Now Photo
ISLAND Kangaroo Island Australia AUS Australia Kangaroo Island is South Australia's wildlife island, with sea lions at Seal Bay, little penguins, a large national park, quiet beaches and local food and wine. Learn more about Kangaroo Island Australia AUS Australia 3–4 days Wait
CITY Darwin Australia AUS Australia Darwin, the tropical capital of Australia's Northern Territory, offers harbour sunsets, Asian-style markets, wartime history and a gateway to Top End parks. Learn more about Darwin Australia AUS Australia 2–3 days Wait
CITY Canberra Australia AUS Australia Canberra, Australia's planned capital, combines national museums, a central lake, Parliament House and bushland reserves within a short drive of the Brindabella ranges. Learn more about Canberra Australia AUS Australia 2–3 days Wait
TOWN Byron Bay Australia AUS Australia Byron Bay is a laid-back beach town in New South Wales, with Australia's easternmost point, surf beaches, a lighthouse walk and a hinterland of small towns. Learn more about Byron Bay Australia AUS Australia 3–4 days Wait
CITY Sydney Australia AUS Australia Australia's harbour city pairs the Opera House and Harbour Bridge with ocean beaches, coastal walks, ferries and a base for the Blue Mountains. Learn more about Sydney Australia AUS Australia 4 days Wait
CITY Perth Australia AUS Australia Perth is Western Australia's sunny, remote capital, with Swan River views, Indian Ocean beaches, Fremantle's port character and easy island day trips. Learn more about Perth Australia AUS Australia 3–4 days Wait

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