Australia Travel — Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Sydney Opera House

🏆 Top Destinations

World's largest coral reef. Snorkelling, diving, island hopping. Cairns is gateway city. Best: Jun-Oct. Budget: AUD $200-$500/day trip.

Sacred Indigenous site in the Red Centre. Sunrise/sunset spectacular. Star gazing. NT. Best: Apr-Sep (cooler). 1-2 days.

Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Ferry rides, Taronga Zoo. Must visit. 3-5 days. Year-round destination.

12 Apostles, stunning coastal drive. 243km from Melbourne. 2-3 days ideal. One of world's most scenic drives.

74 islands, Whitehaven Beach (world's best). Sailing, snorkelling. Airlie Beach gateway. 2-3 days.

1.5hrs from Sydney. Three Sisters, bushwalking, eucalyptus forests. Day trip or overnight. World Heritage.

World's oldest rainforest (180M years). North of Cairns. Crocodile tours, zip-lining. 1-2 days.

Off South Australia. Wildlife paradise — kangaroos, koalas, sea lions. Remarkable Rocks. 2-3 days.

Hostels: AUD $25-$50/night. Backpackers everywhere, especially east coast.
Campervan: AUD $50-$100/day rental. Popular road trip option. Free campsites available (WikiCamps app).
Flights: Jetstar, Tiger Air for budget domestic flights ($50-$150 one-way). Book early.
Food: Cook at hostels (ALDI is cheapest). Woolworths has good meal deals.
No Tipping: Australia doesn't have tipping culture. Minimum wage is very high already.