Places to visit in Australia

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

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.