Australia travel guide
Before you go to Australia
- Currency
- AUD $
- Emergency number
- 000 / 000
- Plug type
- I
- Tap water
- tap_drinkable
- Tipping
- not expected · round-up
- Bargaining
- Not expected
- eSIM
- Available
- Card networks
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex
- ATM fees
- Free at big-four bank ATMs; private ATMs charge AUD 2-3
Cities in Australia
- Sydney The Harbour City — iconic beaches, the Opera House, Blue Mountains, vibrant culture, and world-class dining and nightlife.
- Brisbane The Sunshine City — a vibrant riverside capital known for year-round climate, South Bank Parklands, and laid-back culture.
- Perth The Isolated Jewel — a sunny, spacious city with pristine beaches, wine regions, and aboriginal culture on the Indian Ocean.
- Adelaide The City of Festivals — a sophisticated city known for wine country, food and wine culture, beaches, and friendly locals.
- Cairns Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef — a tropical paradise perfect for reef diving, rainforest adventures, and island hopping.
- Hobart Tasmania's Sophisticated Capital — a waterfront city known for MONA museum, Salamanca markets, and gateway to wilderness.
- Darwin The Frontier City — Northern Territory's capital known for colorful history, tropical climate, and gateway to Kakadu National Park.
- Canberra The Planned Capital — a purpose-built city with world-class museums, parliamentary buildings, and beautiful lake setting.
- Melbourne The Cultural Capital — famous for laneways, coffee culture, street art, arts scene, and sports enthusiasm.
- Gold Coast Australia's Holiday Mecca — famous for endless beaches, theme parks, nightlife, and hinterland rainforest attractions.
- Newcastle New South Wales Beach City — a revitalized coastal town with beaches, historic railway heritage, and local culture.
- Wollongong The New South Wales Beachside City — known for coastal scenery, steel heritage, and a relaxed beach town vibe.
- Geelong Victoria's Waterfront City — a charming regional city known for its waterfront, arts scene, and gateway to Great Ocean Road.
- Townsville Gateway to the Reef — North Queensland's largest city, serving as a base for Great Barrier Reef and island adventures.
- Rockhampton The Beef Capital — a Queensland city known for cattle ranching heritage, local culture, and gateway to Capricorn region.