Australia

Some of the most visited cities are: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns, and the Gold Coast

Sydney


Annual Tourists: 14 Million (Domestic + International)

Most Popular Attractions: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Garden, Taronga Zoo, Manly Beach, Bondi Beach, Queen Victoria Building, The Rocks

Tours: Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour, Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour, Sydney Private Tour, Blue Mountains Experience, Ultimate All Inclusive Blue Mountains with Scenic World Tour, Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour, Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Cruises: Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure, Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise, Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Highlights Cruise


Sydney

Melbourne


Annual Tourists: 12.96 Million (Domestic + International)

Most Popular Attractions: City Circle Tram, Queen Victoria Market, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Skydeck, National Gallery of Victoria

Tours: Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne, Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne, Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne, Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform, Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour, Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour

Cruises: Highlights of Melbourne Cruise, City Higlights Express Cruise


Melbourne

Brisbane


Annual Tourists: 9.43 Million (Domestic + International)

Most Popular Attractions: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, South Bank Parklands, City Cat, The Brisbane River, City Hopper, City Botanic Gardens, Opal Museum, Roma Street Parkland

Tours: North Stradbroke Island Day Tour from Brisbane – Small Group, Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave, Hop on Hop off - Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Glow Worm Caves

Cruises: Brisbane River Cruise, Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise & Lunch - Brisbane, Mid Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise, Morning Tea River Cruise


Brisbane

Perth


Annual Tourists: 5.26 Million (Domestic + International)

Most Popular Attractions: Kings Park and Botanic Garden, The Perth Mint, The Bell Tower, Swan River, Elizabeth Quay, State War Memorial, Scitech, Hay Street Mall

Tours: Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing Adventure Tour, Pinnacles Lobster Yanchep Small Group Day Tour from Perth, Australian Animal Night Safari

Cruises: Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise, Swan River Scenic Cruise, One way or Return Sightseeing Cruise between Perth and Fremantle, Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth


Perth

Cairns


Annual Tourists: 2.7 Million (Domestic + International)

Most Popular Attractions: Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Aquarium, Esplanade Boardwalk, Cairns Botanic Garden, Josephine Falls, Great Barrier Reef

Tours: Night at the Aquarium Tour, Cairns Koalas & Creatures at the Pier, Green Island Half-Day Trip from Cairns, Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour, Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park

Cruises: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns, Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran, Cairns Sunset Cruise


Cairns

The Gold Coast


Annual Tourists: 12 Million (Domestic + International)

Most Popular Attractions: Surfers Paradise Beach, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, SkyPoint Climb, Natural Bridge

Tours: Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast, Byron Bay and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour

Cruises: Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise & Lunch - Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise, Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass


The Gold Coast

Maps for Each City

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Perth


Cairns


The Gold Coast


Transportation Tips

Airport

Sydney (SYD): Serves as primary hub for Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar and it also a major international hub. SYD also handles the busiest air route in Australia. There is an Airport Link Train to the center of the city.

Melbourne (MEL): Domestic and international flights, also Skybus offers transportation to city's center.

Brisbane (BNE): Offers domestic flights to Cairns, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne. The Airtrain offers direct link to Brisbane Central Station.

Perth (PER): Located in Western Australia so flights to east are slightly longer.

Cairns (CNS): Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Flies mostly domestic flights with seasonal international flights.

Gold Coast (OOL): Limited interntaional connections, mostly for domestic tourists.

Public Transport

Trains: Sydney has trains operated by Sydney Trains and Opal Card works for all trains, buses, ferries, and light rail. Melbourne has metro trains that user Myki card and cover the city and suburbs. Brisbane has a skytrain network that connects the suburbs with the Central Business District (CBD) and a Go Card is required.

Buses and Trams: Melbourne houses the largest tram network and free rides in the CBD makes exploring easier. Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth have a wide range of routes which Google Maps or TripView can assist with planning routes.

Ferries: In Sydney, ferries are practical for reaching Manly, Taronga Zoo, and Darling Harbour. In Brisbane, City Cat ferries along the river offer transport and sightseeing.