Things to do & places to visit in Australia

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• Wineries & Vineyards
• National Parks
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• Speciality & Gift Shops
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Top destinations in Australia 14

• #1. New South Wales
• #2. Queensland
• #3. Victoria
• #4. Western Australia
• #5. Tasmania
• #6. South Australia
• #7. Northern Territory
• #8. Australian Capital Territory
• #9. Norfolk Island
• #10. Lord Howe Island
• #11. Christmas Island
• #12. Yengo National Park
• #13. Albury Wodonga
• #14. Echuca Moama

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Upcoming events in Australia 14

Most reviewed places to visit 50

1. 4.5 Sydney Opera House (24.5k reviews) from $29.14 New South Wales
   - “People”
   Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Theaters
   
   
2. 5.0 Sydney Harbour (21.9k reviews) New South Wales
   - Beautiful
   Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water
   
   
3. 4.5 Sydney Ferries (21.3k reviews) New South Wales
   - Reliable Mode Of Transport
   Spent 1-2 hours Ferries
   
   
4. 4.5 City Circle Tram (18.4k reviews) Victoria
   - Fantastic initiative!
   Trams
   
   
5. 5.0 Bondi to Coogee Walk (15.0k reviews) New South Wales
   - A Must!
   Hiking Trails
   
   
6. 4.5 Sydney Harbour Bridge (14.0k reviews) New South Wales
   - World’s Largest Steel Arch Bridge
   Spent 1-2 hours Bridges
   
   
7. 5.0 Kings Park and Botanic Garden (12.4k reviews) Western Australia
   - A vast and beautiful place!
   Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Gardens
   
   
8. 4.5 South Bank Parklands (11.6k reviews) Queensland
   - South Bank
   Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks
   
   
9. 4.5 Darling Harbour (11.4k reviews) New South Wales
   - Darling Harbour
   Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods
   
   
10. 4.5 Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (10.3k reviews) Victoria
    - free and accessible
    Saturday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
    
    
11. 5.0 Australian War Memorial (10.2k reviews) Australian Capital Territory
    - Canberra War Memorial is 100%
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
    
    
12. 4.5 Queen Victoria Market (9.843 reviews) Victoria
    - Cornucopia of fresh food
    Saturday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farmers Markets
    
    
13. 4.5 Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (9.808 reviews) New South Wales
    - Femmes - floral women of note!
    Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
    
    
14. 4.5 Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) (9.086 reviews) Victoria
    - MCG Billy Joel concert
    Spent 1-2 hours Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
15. 4.5 The Rocks (8.941 reviews) New South Wales
    - One of my favourite walks in Sydney
    Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
16. 5.0 Ocean Rafting (8.893 reviews) Queensland
    - Ocean Rafting- you are the Best!!
    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Speed Boats Tours
    
    
17. 4.5 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (8.063 reviews) Queensland
    - Roo roo roo roo roo
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
18. 4.5 Eureka Skydeck (7.994 reviews) from $20.33 Victoria
    - Such a great experience!
    Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
19. 4.5 The Great Ocean Road (7.921 reviews) Victoria
    - Probably the most scenic drive in Australia
    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Scenic Drives
    
    
20. 4.5 Mount Wellington (7.800 reviews) Tasmania
    - A 5 Hour round trip - Moderate to hard hike with spectacular views
    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Mountains
    
    
21. 4.5 Manly Beach (7.702 reviews) New South Wales
    - Somewhere on the Australian Coast is Manly!
    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
    
    
22. 4.5 Taronga Zoo (7.529 reviews) from $34.56 New South Wales
    - Expensive but worth it.
    Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
    
    
23. 4.5 City Cat (7.213 reviews) Queensland
    - Amazing River Service
    Spent 1-2 hours Ferries
    
    
24. 4.5 Bondi Beach (6.741 reviews) New South Wales
    - Great beach
    Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
    
    
25. 4.0 Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) (6.662 reviews) Tasmania
    - Intense and Interesting
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums
    
    
26. 4.5 Melbourne Zoo (6.649 reviews) from $28.46 Victoria
    - A new perspective as a regular zoo visitor
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos • Gardens
    
    
27. 4.5 The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk (6.570 reviews) New South Wales
    - A beautiful day strolling through the beautiful Sydney Botanical Gardens via the Opera House.
    Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
28. 5.0 Go West Tours (6.231 reviews) Victoria
    - Great job
    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Walking Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Wine Tours & Tastings • Day Trips
    
    
29. 4.5 Queen Victoria Building (QVB) (6.144 reviews) New South Wales
    - A Work of Architectural Art
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Shopping Malls
    
    
30. 4.5 Esplanade Boardwalk (6.086 reviews) Queensland
    - A do not miss experience
    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Hiking Trails
    
    
31. 4.0 Sea World (6.056 reviews) Queensland
    - As good as ever
    Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Aquariums
    
    
32. 4.5 Surfers Paradise Beach (5.963 reviews) Queensland
    - Romantic long beachside with very smooth and small sand
    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
    
    
33. 4.5 Shrine of Remembrance (5.946 reviews) Victoria
    - Powerful architecture
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Monuments & Statues
    
    
34. 4.5 Cataract Gorge Reserve (5.794 reviews) Tasmania
    - Great for seeing wildlife
    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
35. 4.5 National Gallery of Victoria (5.562 reviews) Victoria
    - Australia's Oldest Public Art Museum
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
    
    
36. 4.5 Australia Zoo (5.332 reviews) Queensland
    - Wonderful Insight
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos
    
    
37. 4.5 Block Arcade (5.098 reviews) Victoria
    - Arcade is luxury from times past
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
38. 4.0 Sea Life Sydney Aquarium (4.963 reviews) New South Wales
    - Sea Life Aquarium
    Spent 2-3 hours Aquariums
    
    
39. 4.5 Port Arthur Historic Site (4.917 reviews) Tasmania
    - Must do when in Tassie!
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • History Museums
    
    
40. 4.5 Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade (4.908 reviews) Victoria
    - Little penguins Big experience
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
41. 4.5 Scenic World Blue Mountains (4.872 reviews) New South Wales
    - Ask for Isobel! You will be glad you did!
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Trams
    
    
42. 4.5 Salamanca Market (4.782 reviews) Tasmania
    - Salamanca Markets - A must do !
    Saturday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Flea & Street Markets
    
    
43. 4.5 Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout (4.719 reviews) Queensland
    - Great views of Brisbane and beyond
    Saturday: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Lookouts
    
    
44. 4.5 Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (4.527 reviews) from $29.14 Queensland
    - We REALLY loved Hartley's
    Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
45. 5.0 Whitsunday Jetski Tours (4.525 reviews) Queensland
    - OMG
    Saturday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Waterskiing & Jetskiing
    
    
46. 4.5 Uluru (4.458 reviews) Northern Territory
    - Magical
    Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations
    
    
47. 4.5 Circular Quay (4.335 reviews) New South Wales
    - Sydney harbour
    Spent 1-2 hours Piers & Boardwalks
    
    
48. 4.5 Melbourne Museum (4.240 reviews) Victoria
    - Triceratops- WOW - a REAL FOSSIL
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
49. 4.5 The Brisbane River (4.192 reviews) Queensland
    - Take to the river to get to know Brisbane
    Bodies of Water
    
    
50. 4.5 Fremantle Prison (4.163 reviews) Western Australia
    - Great torchlight tour
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
    
    

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