Sydney vs Melbourne vs Brisbane: Best Australian City to Visit
Browse more guides: Australia travel | Oceania destinations Sydney vs Melbourne vs Brisbane: Best Australian City to Visit The three cities most first-time visitors to Australia consider as a base - Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane - feel like three different countries to anyone who has spent time in all of them. Sydney is the postcard Australia of harbour and beach. Melbourne is the European-feeling food, art, and laneways city. Brisbane is the subtropical river-and-sun gateway to the Gold Coast and the Great Barrier Reef. After enough trips, I have a clear ranking by traveler type, season, and trip length. This is the breakdown. AUD pricing for two people, three nights, in a clean 4-star, with food and one major activity. The right answer depends entirely on what you want from the trip - pick the city that matches the trip rather than treating them as interchangeable. The Quick Answer Each City Sydney: the renowned Australia first-trip city. Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Bondi ...