Subscribe

John White / Stocksy United

Australia

A country of contrasts: where the world's oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, lush forests and impossibly blue waters with travellers seeking adventure and connection. 

Explore Australia

  • Bondi Beach

    Definitively Sydney, Bondi is one of the world’s great beaches. It’s the closest ocean beach to the city centre (8km away), has consistently good (though…

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Sydneysiders love their giant 'coathanger', which opened in 1932. The best way to experience this majestic structure is on foot. Stairs and lifts ascend…

  • Royal Botanic Gardens

    Considered one of the finest examples of Victorian-era landscaping in the world, Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens draw over two million visitors a year…

  • Twelve Apostles

    The most iconic sight and enduring image for most visitors to the Great Ocean Road, the Twelve Apostles provide a fitting climax to the journey. Jutting…

  • Whitehaven Beach

    One of of Australia's most photogenic and hyped beaches, Whitehaven is a pristine 4.3 mile-long (7km) stretch of blinding sand (at 98% pure silica, some…

  • Hosier Lane

    Melbourne's most-celebrated laneway for street art, Hosier Lane's cobbled length draws camera-wielding crowds to its colorful canvas of graffiti, stencils…

  • Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

    A spectacular mix of sandstone, Australian bushland and tranquil water vistas, this 14,928-hectare park forms Sydney’s northern boundary. It’s located 20…

  • Shrine of Remembrance

    One of Melbourne's icons, the Shrine of Remembrance is a commanding memorial to Victorians who have served in war and peacekeeping, especially those…

  • Melbourne Cricket Ground

    With a capacity of 100,000 people, the "G" is one of the world’s great sporting venues, hosting cricket in summer and AFL (Australian Football League,…

Planning Toolkit

  • Discover some of the most unique and fulfilling experiences your next destination has to offer.

  • Tips & Travel trends to help you pick the perfect time to visit this destination.

  • Browse the various transportation options to make your trip that much easier when you arrive.

Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Australia.

  • See

    Bondi Beach

    Definitively Sydney, Bondi is one of the world’s great beaches. It’s the closest ocean beach to the city centre (8km away), has consistently good (though…

  • See

    Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Sydneysiders love their giant 'coathanger', which opened in 1932. The best way to experience this majestic structure is on foot. Stairs and lifts ascend…

  • See

    Royal Botanic Gardens

    Considered one of the finest examples of Victorian-era landscaping in the world, Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens draw over two million visitors a year…

  • See

    Twelve Apostles

    The most iconic sight and enduring image for most visitors to the Great Ocean Road, the Twelve Apostles provide a fitting climax to the journey. Jutting…

  • See

    Whitehaven Beach

    One of of Australia's most photogenic and hyped beaches, Whitehaven is a pristine 4.3 mile-long (7km) stretch of blinding sand (at 98% pure silica, some…

  • See

    Hosier Lane

    Melbourne's most-celebrated laneway for street art, Hosier Lane's cobbled length draws camera-wielding crowds to its colorful canvas of graffiti, stencils…

  • See

    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

    A spectacular mix of sandstone, Australian bushland and tranquil water vistas, this 14,928-hectare park forms Sydney’s northern boundary. It’s located 20…

  • See

    Shrine of Remembrance

    One of Melbourne's icons, the Shrine of Remembrance is a commanding memorial to Victorians who have served in war and peacekeeping, especially those…

  • See

    Melbourne Cricket Ground

    With a capacity of 100,000 people, the "G" is one of the world’s great sporting venues, hosting cricket in summer and AFL (Australian Football League,…

Featured videos

This Australian locale is where Sydney locals flock to for outdoor fun

3:46

  • Australia's Southern Highlands: where Sydney locals go for adventure

  • Unique experiences dot the coast along these towns in New South Wales, Australia

  • Victoria, Australia: trendsetting Melbourne and more

  • Margaret River Region: Wonderland of Western Australia

  • Tasmania, Australia: thrilling outdoor adventures

  • Canberra, Australia: nature & culture in the capital

  • New South Wales, Australia: from Sydney to the Blue Mountains

  • Kangaroo Island, South Australia: rising from the ashes

  • Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef: from the reef to the rainforest

  • Darwin, Northern Territory: Australia’s hidden gem

  • Best In Travel Community Restoration: Australia

  • Robots rule this ice cream bar

  • Top 10 regions to visit in 2020

  • Distilleries around the world

  • Could you handle Melbourne's pie burger?

  • The world's most amazing scenic train journeys

  • The world's most colorful coral reefs

  • The world's most beautiful pools

  • The planet's cutest animals (and where to find them)

  • Lesser-known destinations you need to visit

  • Introducing Australia

Guidebooks

Learn more about Australia

Ready to go? Get to the heart of Australia with one of Lonely Planet's in-depth, award-winning guidebooks.

Australia