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Australia

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in Australia. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Country Information

Capital

Canberra

Best Time to Visit

September to November, March to May

Transportation

Domestic flights, Trains, Buses, Rental cars

Language

English

Population

25,690,000

UNESCO Sites

20

Currency

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Famous Cuisine

  • Vegemite
  • Meat pies
  • Lamingtons
  • Barramundi
  • Tim Tams

Top Attractions

  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Great Ocean Road
  • Bondi Beach

Latest Posts

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Red Centre, Australia

Find Your Solace With These 12 Best Hotels Near Uluru

An incredible part of Australia‘s scenery is the massive red sandstone known as Uluru. Called Ayer’s Rock until 2017, the two names are still often used in connection to the place. It was officially changed from Ayers Rock-Mount Olga National Park to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park to recognize the Anangu people and their historic stewardship […]

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People relaxing and swimming in Bondi Beach, Australia

10 Best Beaches on the East Coast of Australia (that Aren’t Islands)

If you have not been to Australia yet, there are many reasons for it being on your list. Australia has almost every landscape you could think of, ranking pretty high amongst the most beautiful in the world. Australia’s most well-known features are mountains, lakes, deserts, beaches, and rainforests. Australia is home to over 10,000 beaches […]

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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Red Centre, Australia

Australian Outback Adventure: Driving the Red Centre

The vast, crimson vistas of Australia’s Northern Territory are probably what you picture when you hear the word “outback.” This is the Red Centre, home of the Walkabout, the Aboriginal coming-of-age journey. Australia’s Red Centre is recognized as a major attraction for travelers across the globe looking for unforgettable tourism experiences in the country. Surrounded […]

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Coral Outcrop Flynn Reef

Great Barrier Reef Travel Guide: 15 Best Things to See & Do

Some things in this world are so awe-inspiring that they take your breath away, such as the Grand Canyon, the Taj Mahal, and the aurora borealis. And, of course, the Great Barrier Reef. Located in the Coral Sea off the Queensland coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most incredible natural […]

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Aerial view of Lord Howe Island in Australia

Lord Howe Island: The World’s Last 7 Miles of Paradise

Lord Howe Island might not be the most bizarre tourist attraction, but it definitely is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. This tiny Australian island in the Tasman Sea is just a 2-hour flight from Sydney, which you can find off Australia’s eastern coast. The island is just 7 miles long […]

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