Tourism Australia

Tourism Australia and its official travel portal for Australia

Tourism Australia is the official tourism organization of Australia. Its website, australia.com, serves as the country's tourism information portal and brings together resources for planning a trip: inspiration, destinations, activities, and planning tools. The version analyzed corresponds to the English edition for the United States.

Destinations and places to visit

The portal organizes destinations into several categories: cities, states, beaches, islands, country, outback, and nature. Among the cities included are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, and Canberra. The states and territories are also listed: Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, and External Territories.

In the beaches section, Bondi, The Whitsundays, Esperance, Mornington Peninsula, Noosa, Jervis Bay, Port Douglas, Byron Bay, Ningaloo Reef, and Airlie Beach are mentioned. The islands listed include Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Island, K'gari, Hamilton Island, Lord Howe Island, Tiwi Islands, Phillip Island, The Whitsundays, and Bruny Island. Among the country and outback destinations are Margaret River, Barossa Valley, The Grampians, Hunter Valley, Bundaberg, Daylesford, McLaren Vale, Glass House Mountains, Mudgee, Alice Springs, Broome, Uluru and Kata Tjuta, The Kimberley, Flinders Ranges, Kakadu National Park, Eyre Peninsula, Karijini National Park, Monkey Mia, Great Barrier Reef, Kangaroo Island, Blue Mountains, Daintree Rainforest, Great Ocean Road, Scenic Rim, Purnululu National Park, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Litchfield National Park, and Freycinet.

Experiences and activities

The content is grouped around categories such as culture, adventure, nature, sustainable travel, relaxation, family, backpacking, Aboriginal experiences, arts and culture, festivals and events, food and drink, adventure and sports, walks and hikes, road trips and drives, beaches and islands, nature and national parks, wildlife, health and wellness, luxury, and family travel.

Featured offerings include Aboriginal experiences and tours, spotting koalas and kangaroos in the wild, hiking routes such as the Cape to Cape Walk, food and wine experiences, festivals and major sporting events, luxury train vacations, glamping, safaris and outback station stays, and adventure experiences such as scenic flights, mountain biking routes, and water sports. The portal also includes listings such as the best all-inclusive resorts, the best ski resorts, the best cruises, the best beaches, and the best wine regions.

Trip planning

The planning section brings together information on visas and entry requirements, frequently asked questions, customs and biosecurity, Working Holiday Maker visas, facts about Australia, when to travel, how to get here and how to get around, beginner's guide, accessible travel, planning tips, itinerary planner, indicative budget, travel agent finder, accommodation, tours and transport, and visitor information centres.

It also includes sections on weather and seasons, events and festivals, school holidays and public holidays, how to get to the most iconic cities, how long you need for a trip, how to drive in Australia, how to hire a car or campervan, and how to plan family or outback road trips.

Editorial content and additional resources

The site publishes articles and guides on specific topics: the best all-inclusive resorts, free nature experiences, iconic natural landmarks, swimming with Australian marine life, unique dining experiences, luxury hiking routes, ski resorts, cruises, luxury trains, beaches, private islands, romantic getaways, pubs, glamping, wine regions, outback safaris, kangaroo spotting, pink lakes, most beautiful islands, southern lights, reducing impact on the Great Barrier Reef, sports experiences, women's getaways, accessibility to the country's icons, koala spotting, seasonal experiences, natural swimming holes, foraging, World Heritage sites, quiet places, responsible wildlife, hiking routes in Tasmania, rainforests, Aboriginal tours, trendy neighbourhoods, parties and celebrations, cultural attractions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, Australian cuisine, outback routes, cruises, family holidays, snow experiences, Indigenous experiences for families, Gold Coast theme parks, family beaches, luxury trains, tiny houses, relaxing destinations, luxury experiences, romantic getaways, backpacker wishlist, tips for solo travellers, best places to live for those on a working holiday, Australian lifestyle, budget travel, how to plan a working holiday, events, major events calendar, sports events, sustainable food and drink, wine regions, modern restaurants, trendy dining experiences, breweries, native ingredients, typical meals, and must-do dining experiences.

Accessibility and acknowledgement

The portal devotes a section to accessible travel, with resources and tips for travellers of all abilities. It also includes an Acknowledgement of Country recognising the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

Languages and regions

The site allows you to change region and language. Available versions include United States (English), International (English), New Zealand (English), Canada (English), United Kingdom (English), India (English), Malaysia (English), Singapore (English), Indonesia (Bahasa Indonesia), Vietnam (Vietnamese), Germany (German), France (French), Italy (Italian), Japan (Japanese), Korea (Korean), Hong Kong (Traditional Chinese), Taiwan (Traditional Chinese), and Mainland China (Simplified Chinese).

Product and services disclaimer

The site includes a disclaimer stating that Tourism Australia is not the owner, operator, advertiser or promoter of the listed products and services. Information on those products and services, including Covid-safe accreditations, is provided by the third-party operator on their website or as published on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse where applicable. Rates are indicative, based on the minimum and maximum available prices of products and services. All prices quoted are in Australian dollars (AUD), unless otherwise stated.