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Browse more guides: Australia travel | Oceania destinations I've spent more time chasing Australian animals than I care to admit. My first trip Down Under was meant to be a beach holiday, and within four days I had abandoned the swimsuit and was crouched in a damp Tasmanian forest at dawn waiting for a wombat to waddle past a fern. The wildlife is so unusual, so close, and so unbothered by humans that you start rearranging your itinerary around feeding schedules. This article is the guide I wish someone had handed me on my first trip. All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) as of my last checks in early 2026. The exchange rate hovers around 1 AUD = 0.66 USD, so a 50 AUD ticket is roughly 33 USD. Indian travellers pay around 20 AUD for the eVisa, while UK, EU, and US passport holders get the free eVisitor (subclass 651). Check rules at australia.com before booking flights, and skim the Wikipedia entry on Australian wildlife plus Wikivoyage Australia so you know what you...

Browse more guides: Australia travel | Oceania destinations Best Places to Visit in Australia for Tourists Australia is one of the world's most distinctive travel destinations, with these include unique wildlife, dramatic landscapes (the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, Tasmania), the modern East Coast cities, and the Indigenous Aboriginal cultural heritage. After enough trips, I have a clear ranked list of the 12 best Australian destinations. This is the breakdown. Twelve Australian destinations ranked by visit-worthiness, with AUD pricing and the right routing for first-time visitors. 1. Sydney (New South Wales) Sydney is the renowned Australian city. What you get the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Bondi-Coogee coastal walk, and the surrounding eastern beaches make Sydney the headline first-time Australian destination. Hotel range: Park Hyatt Sydney AUD 1,100-2,400; Langham Sydney AUD 480-820. Best months: December-February (summer), October-November (mild...