Australia Tourism

Famous for this Staircase to the Moon phenomenon which creates an optical illusion of steps leading to the mood, it is one of the best places to explore in Australia. Other than this phenomenon, the tourists can also explore the Cape Leveque, Horizontal Waterfall, Gibb River Road, Mitchell falls, and Purnululu National Park. 

Location: Western Australia

Known for: Moon phenomenon

How to reach: Take a ride on the Great Northern Highway.

Approximate Cost: No entry fee

Operating hours: Open throughout the year.

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: Wear comfortable clothes. 

Type: Landmark. 

This plethora of music, dance, theatre, cabaret, literature, art and film, and opera will make you want to pinch yourself to believe it to be true. This mammoth Festival of Arts in Adelaide plays host to some of the world's most renowned performances in the arts. People from across the world land in Adelaide to witness this festival. It is held every year during March. 

Why you should attend this: To experience one of the best art festivals in the world. 

Who should attend this: This is the perfect festival to attend for all the art enthusiasts. 

This American casual dine-in is the ideal place to devour your mouth with the best fast food Australia has to offer. Cheesy fries, juicy burgers, crispy nachos, name a yummy dish and they will serve you! 

Must eat: Burgers.

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 1500-2000 approximately

Address: 230 Manning Road, South Perth, Perth

Contact: 08 9450 8115

Opening hours: 11 am to 12 am every day; happy hours from 5 pm to 6 pm every day. 

A hint of Melbourne life complemented by delectable Spanish cuisine is what Tapas Bar is all about. If you have never tried the Spanish cuisine, then this is the right place to have it for the first time, as the serve authentic Spanish dishes amidst a vibrant atmosphere elevated by unique ingredients. 

Must eat: Anchoa, Croquette

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 5,800-6,500 approximately.

Address: 1 Hoiser Lane, CBD, Melbourne, Victoria. 

Contact: 03 9663 3038

Opening hours: 12 pm to 10 pm every day. 

This Chinese eatery is a must visit for all the Chinese cuisine lovers! They serve a yummy blend of Chinese, Yum Cha, and Taiwanese cuisine dishes that are incredibly mouth-watering. They also have an array of favorite drinks to select from and an excellent choice for the vegetarians as well. 

Must eat: Shrimp and Pork Wonton Noodles.

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 3,500-4,000 approximately. 

Address: Level 1, Shop 11.04, World Square Shopping Centre, 644 George Street, CBD, Sydney.

Contact: 02 9264 6010

Opening hours: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 9 pm from Mon-Fri; 11 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm from Sat-Sun. 

This beautifully designed restaurant offers some of the most unique dishes served in Australia. With a wide array of vegetarian dishes, this restaurant is an escape for the vegetarians from all the quintessential eateries in Australia. 

Must eat: Beef Pie.

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 3,500-4000 approximately. 

Address: 19 Kent Street, The Rocks, Sydney

Contact: 02 9251 4044

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 9:30 am on Mondays; 7:30 am to 9:30 am and 6 pm to 11 pm from Tue-Wed; 7:30 am to 9:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm from Thu-Fri; 7:30 am to 9:30 am, and 6 pm to 11 pm on Saturdays; 7:30 am to 9:30 am on Sundays.

This Casual Mexican dine-in is one of the best-loved destination for all the tortilla lovers. True to its name, La Tortilleria serves some of the best tortillas in the town with a friendly staff and warm atmosphere. 

Must eat: Margarita, Mango Salsa, Sangria, Beef Tacos.

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 2,900-3,500 approximately. 

Address: 72 Stubbs Street, Kensington, Melbourne.

Contact: 03 9376 5577

Opening hours: 5:30 pm to 9 pm from Tue-Thu; 11:30 am to 3 pm and 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Fridays; 12 pm to 3 pm and 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm from Sat-Sun; closed on Mondays. 

With one of the most quirky combinations of decent food and aesthetic interior design, Cumulus will take you by storm. This eating house and bar is one of the most relaxing places to have scrumptious meals in Melbourne. With clean and bright open kitchen accompanied by visual entertainment, this place is to watch out for when you are in Melbourne. 

Must eat: Toasted Brioche with Foir Gras Parfait, Whole Slow Rast Lamb Shoulder, Mustard Fruits and Grilled Ox Tongue.  

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 7,000-8,000 approximately. 

Address: 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria.

Contact: 03 9650 1445

Opening hours: 7 am to 11 pm from Mon-Thu; 8 am to 11 pm on Saturday and Sunday. 

The perfect blend of Thai and Asian cuisines served amidst decent ambiance, and warm hospitality is what Chin Chin has to offer. It is considered to be the best of Melbourne due to its ambiance, hospitality and the quality of food being served. However, the only drawback is that it is a bit expensive. 

Must eat: Massaman Curry of Coconut Braised Reef.

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 6,500-8,000 approximately.

Address: 125, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria.

Contact: 03 8663 2000

Opening hours: 11 am to 11 pm from Mon to Thu and Sunday; 11 am to 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. 

If you love seafood, then this is the perfect place for you.  The menu here will bring out the foodie in you with a wide selection of Modern Australian cuisine. This outdoor place is kid friendly and also has some gluten-free options for the people who are dieting.

Must eat: Calamari, Sea Food. 

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 2500-3500 approximately.

Address: Shop 4, Rialto Square, 11-15 Wentworth Street, Manly, Sydney.  

Contact: 02 9977 1777

Opening hours: 12 pm to 9 pm every day. 

This is where you will probably get the best coffee that is brewed in Australia. You can casually drive in, pick up your coffee and steer your way out of the cafe. They do not have a specific place to sit, however, the coffee here will leave you mesmerized and wanting to come back for more! 

Must eat: Espresso, Filter Coffee, Croissant

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 700-900 approximately.

Address: 493-495 Little Bourke Street, CBD, Melbourne, Victoria.

Contact: 03 9642 2237

Opening hours: 7 am to 4 pm; closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Rated as one of the best restaurants in Australia, Mamak is a Malaysian Restaurant which is named after the street food served in stalls along the streets of Kuala Lumpur. It serves authentic Malay food with bold flavors and warm hospitality. 

Must eat: Rotis made in the open kitchen with Chicken Satay or Lamb Curry.

Approximate Cost for two: It will cost you INR 3,500-4,500 approximately.

Address: 15 Goulburn Street, Chinatown, Sydney.

Contact: (02) 9211 1669

Opening hours: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 10 pm from Mon-Thu; 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 2 am on Fridays; 11:30 am to 2 am on Saturdays and 11:30 am to 10 pm on Sundays. 

Located in the heart of Brisbane, this nightclub is a 3-story building with 5 bars. All the bars are very spacious and host some of the large events held in Australia. The ambiance here is also pretty decent. 

Must try: House Vodka, Gin, Rum, Scotch, Little Angel.

Opening hours: 9 pm to 5 am only on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Location: 56a/256 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley

One of the classiest clubs of Australia, SinCity nightclub will make you feel like you are standing in a top-notch venue. You can enjoy one of the best night parties in Australia here. 

Must try: Their wide range of liquids. 

Opening hours: 9 pm to 5 am every day.

Location: 22 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise. 

Featuring five vivid bars with a private lounge and a courtyard bar, it is one of the olde's buildings in Australia. They offer fabulous food and impressive spirits amidst a chilled environment. 

Must try: Lobster rolls and wood-fired pizzas.

Opening hours: 4 pm to 7 pm from Mon-Thu; 4 pm to 10 pm on Fridays; 2 pm to 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Location: 18 Argyle St, The Rocks.

This vibrant and spacious bar is everything you are looking for in Australia. The place is extremely comfortable with a dining experience that will make you feel relaxed. They offer a decent choice of drinks with some retro and old school music playing in the background, making it the perfect place to relax on a good night out. 

Must try: Refreshing appetizers. 

Opening hours: 3:30 pm to 12 am from Tue-Thu; 3:30 pm to 8 pm on Fridays; 9 pm to 3 am on Saturdays; closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Location: 1/401, Swanston St, Melbourne.

Academy Nightclub in Canberra is perhaps the most exciting destination for all the party animals. With modern furnishing and designs; and groovy that will bring out the party hunter in your, it is the perfect place to spend your night dancing away amidst the crowd. 

Must try: Cocktails.

Opening hours: 9 pm to 5 am from Thu-Sat; Closed from Sun-Tue.

Location: 50 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601. 

With more than 430 stores that sell branded products, this is one of the biggest malls in Queensland with a lot of crowd coming here to buy branded stuff. Various brands like Apple, Gucci, Woolsworth, Event Cinemas, Rebel Sport, etc. have their outlets within this mall. 

Location: Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road, Carindale.

Timing: 9 am to 7 pm

Known for: Branded stores.

Bargaining: Cannot bargain!

This two-story mall hosts more than 400 branded stores like Apple, Event Cinemas, Harris Scarfe, and more. It can create parking space for more than 6,200 vehicles at a time!

Location: Westfield Chermside, Gympie Rd, Chermside.

Timing: 9 am to 7 pm

Known for: Branded stores

Bargaining: Cannot bargain. 

Yet another colossal mall with branded stores in Victoria. This is one of the famous shopping centers in Melbourne with branded stores in four floors. 

Location: Highpoint Shopping Centre, 120-200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong Victoria. 

Timing: 9 am to 10 pm

Known for: Branded stores

Bargaining: Cannot bargain

With more than 430 branded stores within two floors, this store in Victoria is one of the biggest malls in Australia. Big brands like Big W, Target, The Reject Shop, and Apple have their outlets in this mall. 

Location: Westfield Fountain Gate, 352 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren Vic. 

Timing: 9 am to 10 pm.

Known for: Branded products

Bargaining: Cannot bargain. 

This is the largest shopping mall in Australia with more than 500 stores that offer branded stuff within three floors. They sell some of the world-class brands like Apple, Gucci, Kmart, Target, and more. 

Location: Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone VIC. 

Timing: 9 am to 9 pm.

Known for: Branded products.

Bargaining: Cannot bargain. 

Being the home to one of the longest living landforms of the world, the Great Barrier Reef, it isn't a surprise that scuba diving is the most famous sport in Australia. 

Location: Great Barrier Reef or Ningaloo Reef.

For: All age groups

Difficulty level: Moderate

Approximate Cost: It will cost you INR 6000-7000 per dive approximately. 

Why you should do it: To view the beautiful coral reefs and the sea life of Australia. 

Tips: Head towards the quieter places off the coast to have a better experience. 

One of the best experiences in the Broome is the camel safari. It is a much calmer and more relaxed way to end your day instead of a day filled with adrenaline pumping through you. 

Location: Broome

For: All age groups

Difficulty level: Easy

Approximate Cost: It will cost you INR 1500-2000 per ride approximately.

Why you should do it: To ride on a camel along the endless coastline.

Tips: Pick your ride during the sunset time. 

This extreme sports activity will take you to a thousand feet above the sea level in a helicopter and push you down. You can get one of the best views of Australia while you plummet towards the Earth at high speed

Location: Byron Bay

For: Young group of people and couples.

Difficulty level: Moderate

Approximate Cost: It will cost you INR 5000-6000 approximately per dive

Why you should do it: To get a different view of Australia from the sky.

Tips: Make sure you take your training properly. 

If you travel to Australia, you should try surfing. Australia is a haven for surfers, where surfers from all over the world come during the peak seasons. Even if you are a beginner or an expert, try your hand at surfing. 

Location: Byron Bay

For: Young group of people and couples.

Difficulty level: Moderate for experts and Difficult for beginners

Approximate Cost: It will cost you INR 2000-2500 per surf approximately.

Why you should do it: To explore the waters of Australia differently.

Tips: It will be better if you can swim. 

Zorbing is nothing but entering into a giant ball that will roll down a steep hill while you scream inside it. It is a pretty simple activity that you will love. 

Location: Gold Coast

For: All age groups

Difficulty level: Easy

Approximate Cost: It will cost you INR 2000-2500 approximately

Why you should do it: To enjoy the thrill of rolling down from a hill.

Tips: Wear comfortable clothes and headgears. 

Jump from one of the highest cliffs in Australia with a giant rubber band attached to you that will keep you oscillating mid-air. This is one of the best experiences you can have in Australia. 

Location: AJ Hackett, Cairns

For: Young group of people

Difficulty level: Moderate

Approximate Cost: It will cost you INR 1500-2500 for a jump approximately. 

Why you should do it: To experience the adrenaline rush.

Tips: Listen to the instructor carefully. 

Listed in the World Heritage, the Great Barrier Reef is considered to be one of the most substantial living structures on the planet. With more than 3,000 coral reefs and 600 continental islands; this natural wonder of the world stretches along the state of Queensland. 

Location: Queensland

Known for: Coral Reefs

How to reach: There are flights from many famous cities in Australia. Alternatively, you can also take ferry rides. 

Approximate Cost: No entry fee. 

Operating hours: Throughout the year.

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: Wear comfortable clothes for water activities.

Type: Park

Brisbane is the meeting point of both art and adventure. You can take a ferry ride or a paddle steamer down the Brisbane river, explore the Kangaroo Point cliffs, take a bike ride along the Botanic Gardens or even travel to the coasts in Queensland. Brisbane is one of the sophisticated capitals on Australia, with the beauty of Queensland residing within it. It is also a gateway to famous attractions that are sure to grab your attention.

Attractions: Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, Roma Street Parkland Park, The Wheel of Brisbane, South Bank Parklands, Museum of Brisbane.

South Australian cosmopolitan coastal capital, Adelaide is home to the renowned museums like the Art Gallery and the South Australian Museum that showcase the best of Australia. The festival conducted in Adelaide known as the Adelaide Festival is an annual international gathering with a lot of film and fringe events. You can swim with dolphins while you are in Glenelg and also explore the picturesque villages of Adelaide Hills. This is one of the most fun places in Australia with a whole lot of activities to do.

Attractions: North Terrace, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Art Gallery of South Australia, South Australian Museum, Adelaide Central Market, Glenelg, Adelaide Zoo. 

Perth is an amazing blend of nature and man-made structures. There are beautiful rivers within Perth and also many skyscrapers beside the vibrant vineyards that cover the lakes and zoos. Perth is the most relaxed place in Australia with cruises down the Swan River, live music in the enclaves, walks along the Kings Park and historical architectural wonders. The Rottnest Island offers some secluded bays that will allow you to swim in its waters, and if you are fortunate enough, you can get hold of a lobster to make yourself a perfect meal. This capital city of Western Australia is a cultural center with state opera and ballet companies that make the place even more special. The temperature in Perth ranges between 21 to 23 degrees Celsius with a humidity of about 47%.

Places to Visit in Perth:

• Pink Lake  
• Indian Ocean Drive
• The Pinnacles
• Cottesloe Beach 
• The Indian-Pacific 
• Rottnest Island 
• Swan Valley 
• Fremantle 

Things to do in City of Perth:

The city Perth in Australia has abundance of nature reserves, marine parks and forests. Nature lovers can visit Araluen Botanic Park or Kings Park and Botanical garden in the Darling Rang, take a walk at the Bibbulmun Track in the Perth Hills. Marine lovers can pay a visit to The Aquarium of Western Australia, Peel Region or the Penguin Island. The wild life lovers can explore Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Centre, Perth Zoo or the Cohunu Koala Park which is just 40 minutes away from the city of Perth. 

Hotels in Perth: 

• COMO The Treasury - 4.9 Star
• Four Points by Sheraton Perth - 4.3 Star
• Perth Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - 4.1 Star
• Pan Pacific Perth - 4.1 Star
• Hyatt Regency Perth - 4.1 Star
• Starwest Apartments Alderney on Hay - 4.3 Star
• Citadines St Georges Terrace Perth - 4.2 Star

Activities: Walk along the Kings Park, Surf at Perth's beaches, Take a ferry ride, Sail along the waters of Perth, Winery trip in the Swan Valley.

Food: Pacific Rim Mix Plate, Run Amuk, Marumo, Shou Japanese Kitchen, Prego Restaurant, Tuck Shop Cafe, Galileo Buona Cucina.

Shopping: King Street, Claremont Quarter, Westfield Carousel, Harbour Town, Whitford City, Karrinyup Centre, Hay Street Mall, Murray Street Mall, Forest Chase, Joondalup Shopping Centre

Nightlife: Rooftop Movies, Alabama Song, Badlands Live Music Venue, Mint Night Club, Sneaky Tony's, Crown Karaoke Restaurant, Amplifier Bar, Bamboo. 

The most sought-after festival in Australia is the New Year's Eve. The entire town of Syndey lights up with a line of fireworks, aerial stunts, live performances and illuminated boats. It is a mesmerizing sight to witness.

Why you should attend this: To celebrate New Year's Eve in the best way possible.

Who should attend this: Everyone!

This celebration of top-notch connoisseur hosts the best chefs and wine and food personalities from different parts of the country. It is, in short, a haven for the foodies in Australia. This event occurs for one week during November and is ticketed. 

Why you should attend this: To get a deep insight into the best food presented by top-class chefs. 

Who should attend this: This festival is the ultimate destination for all the foodies. 

With a tradition of entertaining as many as 800,000 audiences every year for more than 30 years, the Melbourne Comedy Festival is one of the largest comedy festivals on the Earth. This three-week long fest was originally launched by Peter Cook and Barry Humphries and has been the best comedy fest ever since. 

Why you should attend this: To laugh your hearts out at the world-class comedy.

Who should attend this: Of course, everyone. Afterall, who doesn't want to laugh? 

This month-long festival is one of the biggest celebrations of Australia. During the months of September and October, the entire town of Canberra is covered with a layer of vibrant flowers that will fill your hearts with happiness. 

Why you should attend this: To witness the best flower festival of Australia.

Who should attend this: All the nature lovers, where you at?

No matter how much you talk about it, words will always fall short to describe this magnificent wonder of Australia. The Opera House has a place in the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, this is one of the most stunning locations of Australia surrounded by water on three sides. The Mrs. Macquarie's Chair in the Royal Botanical Gardens adjacent to the Opera House is one of the best sites to photograph the place. 

Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney, New South Wales.

Known for: Opera house

How to reach: Take any local transport from the city center. 

Approximate Cost: Free entry. 

Operating hours: 9 am to 8:30 pm from Monday to Saturday and 9 am to 5 pm on Sundays.

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: Don't forget your camera. 

Type: Landmark.

Located in the heart of Australia's Red Center, this is one of the most photographed wonders of the country. There are red dome-shaped Kata Tjuta rocks which make it a natural phenomenon to witness. It is the best to observe when the sun dips in the sky, as the Kata Tjuta transform in the shifting light. 

Location: Lasseter Highway, Uluru NT 0872.

Known for: Red formation of rocks. 

How to reach: Take a drive from the Northern Territory of Australia. There are flights available too. 

Approximate Cost: It will cost you INR 1200-1500 approximately. 

Operating hours: 8 am to 5 pm every day.

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: Wear comfortable shoes.

Type: Park

Apart from the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge located near it is one of the best things to witness in Australia. This largest steel arch bridge in the world has a pedestrian walk and two railway lines.

Location: Sydney Harbour, Sydney

Known for: the best bridge in Australia.

How to reach: Take a walk from the Opera House.

Approximate Cost: No entry fee.

Operating hours: Open throughout the year

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: Carry your camera.

Type: Landmark.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is an adobe for all the nature lovers, with blue eucalyptus trees that change the color of the mountain, it is one of the most beautiful sights to witness while you are in Australia. This gorgeous park protects more than 6 thousand acres of lands, waterfalls, and rock paintings that make it even more beautiful. You can also go for hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, horseback riding, and mountain biking in this park. 

Location: Sydney

Known for: Blue eucalyptus plants.

How to reach: It is a 90-minute drive from Sydney. 

Approximate Cost: It will cost you INR 400-600 approximately. 

Operating hours: It is open throughout the year. 

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: Wear comfortable shoes

Type: Park.

With a 6 km coastline that runs along sandstone cliffs, Bondi Beach is a haven for surfers around the world. Apart from surfing, there are also many cafes, restaurants and shopping stalls that lie along the street across this famous coast. 

Location: Sydney, New South Wales.

Known for: Surfing

How to reach: Take a ride from the city center. 

Approximate Cost: No entry fee

Operating hours: Open throughout the year.

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: Wear comfortable beach clothes. 

Type: Beach. 

One of the most long-lived ecosystems on the planet, Daintree National Park is a stunning location that consists of more than 18,000 plant varieties, a massive array of animals including the rare ones like crocodiles, beautiful blue Ulysses butterflies, Bennett's tree kangaroo, and the cassowary. 

Location: Queensland

Known for: Rare species of plants and animals

How to reach: Take a ride from the northwest of Cairns. 

Approximate Cost: It will cost you INR 1300-1600 approximately. 

Operating hours: Open 24 hrs a day.

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: Wear comfortable shoes and carry lots of sunscreens. 

Type: Park

Jammed between Brisbane and Bundaberg, Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world with the most unique adventures to offer on board. You cannot ride on the island with normal vehicles, as it has no sealed roads. You need to take the four-wheel drive vehicles to roam within the island, which is an experience of in itself!

Location: Fraser Island

Known for: Beaches and water sports.

How to reach: Take a ferry from the Hervey Bay and Rainbow Beach. 

Approximate Cost: There is no entry fee

Operating hours: Open throughout the year. 

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: You cannot ride with normal vehicles within the island, so be prepared to hire a four-wheeled vehicle. 

Type: Beach

This top tourist attraction of Australia is the home of the famous twelve apostles. Other than the twelve apostles, this road is also famous for sightings like Port Campbell National Park, London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Arch. 

Location: Princes Highway, Allansford, Victoria.

Known for: Twelve Apostles

How to reach: Take the state route 100.

Approximate Cost: No entry fee.

Operating hours: Open throughout the year. 

Any precautions/ must carry items etc.: Carry lots of sunscreens and wear comfortable clothes.

Type: Beach