Australia is a big place, with loads of diversity – we have everything from coral reefs and deserts to rainforests, mountains, and charming coastal cities. So the bucket list of must-do Aussie experiences is huge. At Time Out, it’s our job to help you discover the best of Australia and our cities, so we’ve named 49 experiences that Time Out editors truly love – a mix of hugely popular as well as lesser-known gems across all the states and territories.
Keen to explore this incredible country? Start planning visits to these top Time Out Australia Recommended Things to Do activities for 2025:
ACT
Australian War Memorial
National Arboretum Canberra
National Gallery of Australia
National Portrait Gallery
Wine Hopper
NSW
Art Gallery of New South Wales
BridgeClimb Sydney
Bundanon Art Gallery
Carriageworks Markets
Kangaroo Valley Adventure Company
Scenic World
Sydney Opera House: The Backstage Tour
White Rabbit Gallery
NT
Araluen Arts Centre
Deckchair Cinema
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Standley Chasm
Sun Pictures, Broome
The Kangaroo Sanctuary
QLD
Australia Zoo
Bluey's World Brisbane
Brisbane Powerhouse
HOTA, Home of the Arts
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
Mt Coot-tha
Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art
SOL Elements Bathhouse
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
SA
Adelaide Central Market
Beerenberg Farm
Monarto Safari Park
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Seppeltsfield Winery and Estate
TAS
Callington Mill Distillery, Oatlands
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Kuuma - Nature Sauna
MONA – Museum of Old and New Art
Port Arthur Historic Site
VIC
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
NGV International
Puffing Billy
Queen Victoria Market
The Astor Theatre
WA
Busselton Jetty
Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo
Fremantle Markets
Fremantle Prison
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
WA Museum Boola Bardip