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Visit one of Australia’s most important collections of indigenous art at this cultural institution.

With its beautiful beaches, striking harbours and vast swathes of desert, Australia’s most remote state capital is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the climate.

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

With the Great Barrier Reef on your front doorstep and breathtaking tropical rainforest out the back, this laid-back city is where your adventures begin.

Spot majestic whales from a historic lighthouse, explore the scenic coast and learn about the area’s convict history at this lovely seaside town in New South Wales.

Spend a peaceful moment by a water fountain, relax under a fig tree or visit historic Melbourne institutions in this charming central parkland. 

Iridescent blue waters surround the historic structure that juts out from one of Adelaide’s most popular beaches and into the beautiful Gulf St Vincent.

Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions. 

Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.

See how roses are tested for Australia’s climate while you return to nature in these historic gardens.

Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.

Head to Doctors Gully at high tide to see a natural phenomenon turned tourist attraction, as shoals of fish come to the shallow waters to be fed by hand.

Immerse yourself in the state’s history and art at these 19th-century waterfront buildings where collections include an exhibit on the fabled Tasmanian tiger.

Enjoy old-fashioned thrills and state-of-the-art spills at this famous Melbourne landmark.

Ferris wheels, water slides and fairy floss add up to hours of fun for all ages at this beachside amusement park.

Centuries ago, settlers developed Melbourne around this river. Today it is the heart of the city with bars, shops and restaurants lining its banks.

A real B-52 bomber, a replica Spitfire and a helicopter that served in Vietnam are among the highlights in this Darwin museum of civil and military aircraft.

World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.

With the Great Barrier Reef on your front doorstep and breathtaking tropical rainforest out the back, this laid-back city is where your adventures begin.

Spend a peaceful moment by a water fountain, relax under a fig tree or visit historic Melbourne institutions in this charming central parkland. 

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Spend a relaxing morning or afternoon walking and playing, or have a leisurely lunch, in these family-friendly gardens.

Learn about Antarctic explorers, conduct your own research and see a squid in an elevator shaft at this natural history museum.

See how roses are tested for Australia’s climate while you return to nature in these historic gardens.