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The most photogenic harbour in the world and the largest living structure visible from space.
Sydney is the most beautifully situated city in Australia — the Opera House and Harbour Bridge framing the largest natural harbour in the world, Bondi Beach 20 minutes from the CBD. The Great Barrier Reef off Queensland is 2,300km of coral, the world's largest living structure.
Together they represent the most compelling Australian itinerary for first-time visitors. Add the Blue Mountains, Uluru and Melbourne's laneways for a complete picture of one of the world's great travel destinations.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on earth — day trips from Cairns or multi-day liveaboard diving.
Sydney's harbour, Bondi, the Opera House and Blue Mountains. Melbourne's laneways, MCG and café culture.
Uluru, the Kimberley, Kakadu and the Daintree Rainforest — Australia's wilderness is extraordinary and accessible.
The NSW capital — Bondi, the Rocks, the best harbour ferry system in the world.
The reef access point — day trips to the Outer Reef and Cape Tribulation.
Australia's cultural capital — laneways and the Great Ocean Road day trip.
eVisitor (free, UK/EU) or ETA ($20) must be applied online before arrival — not available at the border
Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) for most under-30 Western nationals — apply at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Australian UV is extreme — SPF50+ even on cloudy days. Skin burns in 10 minutes in summer.
Driving between cities is necessary — distances are enormous. Internal flights are cheap and fast.
Crocodiles in the tropical north (north of Rockhampton) are real and dangerous — obey all warning signs near water
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Curated activities worth booking in advance — via GetYourGuide.
360° views over the harbour — dawn, day or sunset.
World's largest coral system with a marine biologist guide.
World's oldest tropical forest at night — crocs, tree frogs, extraordinary sounds.
The Three Sisters and the world's steepest railway.
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