Australia
20 Best Things to Do in Australia
One list for the whole country, drawn from 11 cities and ranked by the travelers who went.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 918 tracked places in Australia, max 3 per city. Updated monthly.
Opera House, Sydney
Landmark · SydneyThe Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an iconic symbol of Australia.
Read our full guide →South Bank, Queensland
Neighborhood · BrisbaneSouth Bank is a vibrant riverside neighborhood in Brisbane, offering a mix of green spaces, dining, and cultural attractions.
Read our full guide →Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Park & nature · MelbourneFree entryMelbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens are a magnificent 38-hectare green expanse just south of the city centre, regularly rated among the world's finest botanic gardens.
Read our full guide →Queen Victoria Market
Market · MelbourneFree entryQueen Victoria Market, affectionately known as 'Vic Market' or 'Queen Vic', is a Melbourne institution and one of the largest open-air markets in the Southern Hemisphere.
Read our full guide →Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Park & nature · SydneyFree entryThe Royal Botanic Garden is a 30-hectare heritage-listed botanical garden on Sydney Harbour, at Farm Cove on the eastern edge of the city center.
Read our full guide →The Rocks, New South Wales
Neighborhood · SydneyThe Rocks is a historic suburb and tourist precinct on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour, just northwest of the Sydney CBD.
Read our full guide →Eureka Tower
Landmark · MelbourneEureka Tower stands 297 meters tall, dominating Melbourne's skyline. The observation deck on level 88 provides breathtaking panoramic views of the city, Port Phillip Bay, and the Dandenong Ranges.
Read our full guide →Perth Mint
Museum · PerthThe Perth Mint is one of Australia's oldest operating mints, established in 1899. Today, it functions as a museum and working mint.
Read our full guide →Questacon
Museum · CanberraQuestacon, the National Science and Technology Centre, is Canberra's superb interactive science museum and one of the best family attractions in Australia.
Read our full guide →Roma Street Parkland
Park & nature · BrisbaneRoma Street Parkland is a 16-hectare subtropical oasis just steps from Brisbane's city center.
Read our full guide →Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
Museum · BrisbaneThe Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) is Australia's largest museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art, located in Brisbane's South Bank.
Read our full guide →Perth Zoo
Park & nature · PerthPerth Zoo is a major zoological garden set along the Swan River, home to over 1,200 animals from Australia and beyond.
Read our full guide →Swan Bells
Landmark · PerthThe Swan Bells is a iconic landmark on the Swan River, known for its modern glass spire.
Read our full guide →National Portrait Gallery
Museum · CanberraFree entryThe National Portrait Gallery in Canberra tells the story of Australia through the faces of the people who shaped it, explorers and prime ministers, artists, scientists, sportspeople, activists, and cultural icons.
Read our full guide →The Original Eumundi Markets
Market · EumundiFree entryThe Original Eumundi Markets is a vibrant open-air market held in the charming hinterland town of Eumundi, just north of Noosa.
Read our full guide →Kiama Blowhole
Park & nature · KiamaFree entryThe Kiama Blowhole is the star attraction of the seaside town of Kiama on the New South Wales south coast, one of the largest blowholes in the world.
Read our full guide →Crown Perth
Entertainment · BurswoodFree entryCrown Perth is a large integrated resort located on the Swan River in Burswood, just minutes from Perth's city center.
Read our full guide →Convent Gallery
Museum · DaylesfordThe Convent Gallery is a striking art space housed in a restored 19th-century former convent perched on a hill in Daylesford, Victoria.
Read our full guide →Dolphin Quay
Landmark · MandurahFree entryDolphin Quay is the heart of Mandurah's waterfront, a lively boardwalk lined with restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops.
Read our full guide →Tassie Bound
Park & nature · New NorfolkTassie Bound is a premier tour operator based in New Norfolk, Tasmania, known for its exceptional 5-star rated experiences.
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