Depending on the amount of time you have, it is vital to prioritize your trip to Australia, as there are several sights to see. Whether it is Sydney’s beaches, cruising shoreline, Uluru’s deep red sands, or an exotic underwater experience on an incredible barrier reef. There are some truly iconic places that will stay with you endlessly. Australia is a wonderful country with so much to offer.

Since the Sydney Opera House is on most people’s destination lists and therefore Sydney, we thought it wise to put together a list of potential travel destinations across Australia to help with your travel planning. It’s important to remember – the scale and variety of what Australia has to offer means that planning your trip will require lots of research, as Australia is a large country with considerable travel times between your chosen destinations.

Northern Territory

The Northern Territory has absolutely amazing scenery, full of Australian wildlife and truly iconic red landscapes. The Northern Territory offers a vibrant multicultural countryside in addition to cities. How about Darwin’s tropical weather, having your own serviced apartment to retire to when things get too much will be a luxury you will cherish. Darwin’s apartment is an incredible way to explore, while still having a comfy base.

Things like hiking and exploring National Parks are a refreshing way to enjoy the Australian landscape and exercise at the same time. King’s Gorge is a popular destination, with its sandstone and red rock walls surrounding the gorge and shut to Alice Springs.

Queensland

You cannot visit Australia without seeing great barrier reef. This is the biggest coral ecosystem on the planet. It features hundreds of types of coral and thousands of various species of fish making you want more time at sea. Cairns and Port Douglas are both great locations for boat trips to the reef and great places to stay and enjoy the city.

Nearby is the Daintree rainforest, one of the oldest rainforests in the world, where you can zipline and see views of the forest below. Also, if heights aren’t your thing, another incredible way to see this vast rainforest is by boat. A river cruise lets you experience the jungle at night while keeping an eye out for roaming crocodiles.

victorian

The Great Ocean Road is the famous coastal journey, following Victoria’s rugged coastal region. The views are incredible, meaning you will want to take the time to travel the distance, with stops en route to take it all in. This is a sightseeing trip that takes you through charming coastal towns and up to the 12 Apostles which is a popular tourist spot.

Western Australia

Margaret River maybe a small town near Perth, but there’s certainly a lot to shout about. Margaret River is known for its boutique breweries, amazing wineries and sandy beaches, all within easy reach of Perth. Because of this, daily buses allow visitors to enjoy every part of the Margaret River without having to have a designated driver.

If you are looking to spend more than a day traveling, there are lots of options for accommodation, from luxury hotels to camping under the stars, this adventurous city truly has it all.

South Australia

If wine and food are your passion, Adelaide is unquestionably the place to get your fix. Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley are just two areas that come to mind. Come to South Australia and experience a different pace of life with all the gourmet luxury at your disposal.