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World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.

Some of the east coast\'s best beaches, beautiful hinterland and stylish restaurants make this upmarket, ocean-front town one of Australia\'s favourite destinations.

Relax on sandy beaches and swim in turquoise waters at a resort town between the Great Barrier Reef and the rain forests of tropical Far North Queensland. 

With the Great Barrier Reef on your front doorstep and breathtaking tropical rainforest out the back, this laid-back city is where your adventures begin.

This former fishing village’s easy access to the Great Barrier Reef is just one of the draws of this famous vacation paradise.

See how roses are tested for Australia’s climate while you return to nature in these historic gardens.

See how roses are tested for Australia’s climate while you return to nature in these historic gardens.

Some of the east coast\'s best beaches, beautiful hinterland and stylish restaurants make this upmarket, ocean-front town one of Australia\'s favourite destinations.

Explore one of Australia’s best beaches by day or visit by evening to enjoy Asian food, a massage, live music and indigenous crafts at Darwin’s sunset markets.

This former fishing village’s easy access to the Great Barrier Reef is just one of the draws of this famous vacation paradise.

Immerse yourself in the state’s history and art at these 19th-century waterfront buildings where collections include an exhibit on the fabled Tasmanian tiger.

Ferris wheels, water slides and fairy floss add up to hours of fun for all ages at this beachside amusement park.

A real B-52 bomber, a replica Spitfire and a helicopter that served in Vietnam are among the highlights in this Darwin museum of civil and military aircraft.

With the Great Barrier Reef on your front doorstep and breathtaking tropical rainforest out the back, this laid-back city is where your adventures begin.

Melbourne’s premier retail precinct is filled with boutiques and big department stores set in charming heritage-listed arcades.

World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.

Unwind in Australia’s most remote state capital, set in a lush valley along a picturesque river and surrounded by great beaches, historic harbors and vast deserts.

Visit one of Australia’s most important collections of indigenous art at this cultural institution.

This former fishing village’s easy access to the Great Barrier Reef is just one of the draws of this famous vacation paradise.

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Learn about Antarctic explorers, conduct your own research and see a squid in an elevator shaft at this natural history museum.

Explore one of Australia’s best beaches by day or visit by evening to enjoy Asian food, a massage, live music and indigenous crafts at Darwin’s sunset markets.

Spend a relaxing morning or afternoon walking and playing, or have a leisurely lunch, in these family-friendly gardens.