Regional Highlights — Best Things to Do in Australia
Explore five states at a glance: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, and NT. Desktop shows 2 cards per row; mobile shows 1.
NSWNew South Wales
Canyons, waterfalls, and sweeping eucalyptus valleys west of Sydney.
Blue Mountains
Sydney, New South Wales
Hike through stunning canyons, waterfalls, and eucalyptus forests.
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Sea Cliff Bridge
Wollongong, New South Wales
Drive the iconic 665 m Sea Cliff Bridge along 140 km of scenic Grand Pacific coastal road.
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VICVictoria
From rolling vineyards to dramatic coastlines near Melbourne.
Yarra Valley
Melbourne, Victoria
Take in some of Victoria’s best wineries just an hour from Melbourne.
Image Credit: visitvictoria.com — De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate
Great Ocean Road
Melbourne, Victoria
Drive a world-class coastal route with cliffs, beaches, and charming towns.
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QLDQueensland
Tropical icons from ancient rainforests to the Great Barrier Reef.
Daintree Rainforest
Cape Tribulation, Queensland
Immerse yourself in the oldest rainforest on Earth.
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Whale Watching — Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay, Queensland
See humpbacks up close in one of the world’s premier whale nurseries.
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef
Cairns, Queensland
Snorkel, dive, or take day trips to the world’s largest coral reef system.
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SASouth Australia
Wildlife havens and pristine coastlines off the mainland.
Kangaroo Island
South Australia
Encounter kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, and rugged coastal vistas.
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Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Adelaide, South Australia
Explore Mount Lofty Botanic Garden’s 97 ha of cool-climate plants and scenic gullies in the Adelaide Hills.
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NTNorthern Territory
Timeless desert monoliths and deep First Nations heritage.
Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory
A half-billion-year-old sandstone icon, 348 m high with a 9.4 km base.
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Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
Discover Kakadu’s ancient landscapes, waterfalls, rainforests, wetlands, wildlife, and rock art.
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