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The 50 best things to do in Australia
You know the landmarks and the laid-back culture, but there are plenty more things to do in Australia than kissing koalas and yelling ‘g’day...
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Your ultimate guide to the best events, attractions, festivals and miscellaneous other cool stuff to do in Australia
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The top tourist attractions
Australia is pretty hard to beat when it comes to natural landmarks and epic experiences. However, it’s hard knowing which ones live up to the hype....
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The best beaches in Australia
If there's one thing that Australia does right, it's really beautiful beaches – and a lot of them, to be precise.
With a whopping 12,000 fringing...
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The best hikes in Australia
If you didn’t know already, Australia is home to some of the most incredible hikes on the planet. From week-long treks through red deserts and green...
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Exciting events in 2026
Buckle up, mates! Australia is set to rock 2024 with a jam-packed schedule of festivals and events. From dazzling light displays to dedicated food...
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The latest Australia news
Travel
All the countries Australian travellers are being warned to avoid visiting right now
Smarttraveller is currently urging people to steer clear of more than 20 countries around the world
Art
Tasmania’s MONA has unveiled a $100 million new wing – here’s what’s coming next
Spoiler: MONA is preparing to launch a major exhibition by French-Swiss artist Julian Charrière
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Adelaide ranks among the 30 best cities in the world for 2026 – here’s why
Time Out’s annual Best Cities list is out, and Adelaide came in at 29th (one of three Aussie cities to feature)
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The best natural pools in Australia
Not that we're biased, but there's no denying Australia's got a lot going for it: where else in the world can you snorkel with rainbow fish, ski down snowy...
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The best surf beaches
Surfing is one of the most quintessentially Australian pastimes, and for good reason. On the world's largest island where there are literally more beaches...
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The best ski resorts
There are not many countries in the world where you can pack up your esky and beach bag from a sunny day on the sand and fly within the same day to snow-capped...
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The best wildlife parks
One of Australia’s crowning glories is, without a doubt, its wildlife. For many people travelling to, or around Australia, getting to see a vibrant...
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The best theme parks
Amusement parks go to show that the cup-half-full analogy really stands. You’re either a child, or child-at-heart, whose ears prick at the sound of...
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Outdoorsy stuff to do in Australia
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The best national parks in Australia
National parks are arguably one of the most special things that humanity has created. Putting huge swathes of pristine wilderness aside to protect it for...
Sport and fitness
The best places to scuba dive
Scuba diving is possibly the closest thing we humans have to a) flying, b) space and c) entering a new and magical reality where the mystical reigns...
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The best places to skydive
Australia is widely regarded as one of the world's best places for adrenaline-fuelled adventures – and that's not just because of our abundance of spicy...
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The best natural pools
Not that we're biased, but there's no denying Australia's got a lot going for it: where else in the world can you snorkel with rainbow fish, ski down snowy...
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The best safaris in Australia
When you think ‘safari’, what springs to mind? Red-dusty plains, sweltering heat, exotic animals and perhaps a roofless Jeep. As it turns...
The best things to do across Australia
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Brisbane
If there was any lingering doubt that Queensland's capital is a world city, it was put to rest with the announcement that the 2032 Olympics would be hosted...
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Hobart
Hobart may be tucked all the way down the bottom of Australia, but it’s a destination not to be slept on
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Canberra
Don't let the political reputation of Australia's capital city fool you; there are plenty of diverse and exciting things to do in Canberra. Over the...