Australia Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Guide updated:
Typical prices
- Budget mealA$15.00
- Mid-range mealA$35.00
- CappuccinoA$4.50
- Domestic beerA$9.00
- Taxi (per km)A$2.50
- Public transport ticketA$4.00
- Museum entryA$20.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)A$220.00
Food & Drink
- AtticaModern Australian · $$$$
Located in Ripponlea, this restaurant serves native Australian ingredients like bunya nuts and marron in a fine-dining format.
- Chin ChinSouth-East Asian · $$$
Situated on Flinders Lane in Melbourne, this venue is famous for its massaman beef curry and vibrant, fast-paced dining room.
- The Everleigh
This Fitzroy bar focuses on classic pre-prohibition style cocktails served in a dimly lit, speakeasy-inspired environment.
Culture & History
- National Gallery of Victoria
Located on St Kilda Road, this institution houses the largest collection of Australian art and an extensive international wing.
- Australian Museum
Situated in Sydney, this museum specializes in natural history and anthropology with significant collections of Pacific cultural artifacts.
- Palace Central
Located in Sydney's Chippendale neighborhood, this cinema focuses on arthouse and international films with a rooftop bar.
- Floriade
Held in Canberra's Commonwealth Park, this month-long festival features over one million blooming bulbs and annuals.
Nature & Outdoors
- Bondi Beach
This iconic stretch of sand in Sydney features a famous saltwater ocean pool at the southern end known as the Bondi Icebergs.
- Whitehaven Beach
Located in the Whitsundays, this beach is composed of 98% pure silica sand that remains cool underfoot even in hot weather.
- Wentworth Falls
Located in the Blue Mountains, this three-tiered waterfall drops 187 meters into the Jamison Valley.
- Mount Kosciuszko
As the highest peak on the Australian mainland, it features a well-maintained walking track that leads to the 2,228-meter summit.
Active & Fun
- Virgin Active Sydney Pitt Street
This multi-level fitness club includes a heated indoor pool, a climbing wall, and extensive functional training zones.
- Adelaide Aquatic Centre
This facility in North Adelaide features a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool and a designated leisure pool area.
- Dreamworld
Located on the Gold Coast, this park features the Big Nine thrill rides, including the Giant Drop free-fall tower.