There are so many places to visit in Australia that you could spend months and not see it all. It is a huge country with a wealth of both natural and manmade sights. But if you are on a limited time schedule it's recommended that you visit, as much as possible, a sample of each of the best sights Australia has to offer in the sections of the continent you choose for your stay. One of your hardest decisions will be deciding where you want to go, because each section holds new wonders that will dazzle you during your visit.
Australian visitors can create a perfect vacation which includes visits to both major cities and the rugged countryside. There are several cities which are distinctly Australian, and they include Sydney, Melbourne, Victoria, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Of course, if you are looking for a quieter visit that gives you an opportunity to experience the quaint, laid back and unique side of Australia, there are small cities and towns such as Alice Springs, Darwin and Hobart. You can drink some billy (tea) and visit with the local mates. The best option is to visit the some of the sights in a large city, and then head out to the countryside to experience the wilder side of Australia
There are so many places to visit in Australia that you will have to decide what interests you most, because there is virtually no way to see it all in one trip. This is a majestic continent that offers a variety of both cultural activities, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Melbourne Museum, and natural sights that are unique to the continent including the famed Outback and the Great Barrier Reef. These are some of the most well known places to visit in Australia, but there are dozens of other places just as interesting and just as uniquely Australian.
For example, you can visit the Blue Mountains in New South Wales or drive the Great Ocean Road for 106km down the southern coast after taking driving lessons for your own safety. Australia has some of the prettiest beaches in the world including the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast or the beaches in Port Macquarie. Or if you prefer more rugged countryside there is the Daintree Rainforest which is 110 million years old, the desert gorge called King's Canyon, or the Kakadu National Park with its crocodiles resting in billabongs. Naturally, you will want to see some kangaroos, wallabies and kookaburras too which is easy to do on Kangaroo Island.
The history of Australia is extensive and there are plenty of places to visit which share the fascinating story. You can visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, the Australian National Maritime Museum or the Hermannsburg mission settlement to name just a few.
With all the places to visit in Australia, it's no wonder that people return again and again. It's a country that embraces you from the moment you begin your visit