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Towns and cities to visit in Australia

Adelaide

Galleries and museum
Go there because... you’ll find the picturesque Adelaide hills, beautiful architecture, fine wines, loads of galleries and museums. Be sure not to miss the free Art Gallery of South Australia which boasts a massive collection of aboriginal artefacts.

How to do it

Three day Adelaide to Melbourne safari
Hike in the Hollow Mountains and see the awesome Mackenzie Falls; see the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road and chill on Bells Beach before heading for the shops of Melbourne - AU$345
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Airlie Beach

Skydiving and nightlife
Go there because... it’s the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, some of the most beautiful islands and sailing grounds in the World. However, before setting sail, leave time for skydiving and to enjoy the great nightlife of Airlie Beach. 

How to do it

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Alice Springs

The real Red Centre
Go there because... it’s the heart of the Red Centre with colourful outback culture, ancient Dreamtime lore and fabulous nature. Take the quick climb up Anzac hill, where there is a good view of Heavytree Gap. Expect loads of desert and blue skies all year round.

How to do it

Three day Uluru Safari
Take this tour that leaves daily from Alice; see in Uluru, Kata Tjuta, King's Canyon; sleep under the stars like a swagman and loads more - AU$475
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Brisbane

Beautiful beaches
Go there because... Brisbane has warm, sunny weather almost all year round, and friendly, easy-going locals. Visit the 155 islands off Moreton Bay, prized for their white sandy beaches and quiet camping spots.

How to do it

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Byron Bay

Chilled out commune
Go there because... it’s a magical place, with great beaches. The unique town of Nimbin, where hemp and hippy communes are a part of everyday life, is known for its chilled-out, ‘alternative’ vibe.

How to do it

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Cairns

Great diving spot
Go there because... it’s the best place to dive from and to see the Great Barrier Reef. Go bush walking through towering rainforest, tropical farmland and swimming in crater lakes and waterfalls.

How to do it

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Canberra

Pretty city with polititians
Go there because... it's the capital of Australia. No, really. This purpose-built city is scattered around a lake with lots of green spaces. You can tour the parliament buildings and visit some impressive memorials and museums.

How to do it

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Coober Pedy
Mine tour and opal hunt
Go there because...This opal mining town is well worth visiting.  Enjoy a mine tour, including an opal cutting demonstration, with the chance to try opal fossicking too. The towns around are all ‘wild west’ style, you know... there is clearly an edge to the town, tumble weed blowing around, cowboys hangin’ around in saloons.

Six day Adelaide to Alice Springs safari
Explore the Flinders Ranges, Parachilna and Wilpena Pound before fossiking for opals and sleeping in an underground bunkhouse in Coober Pedy. Then, head to Alice via Uluru and the Kings Canyon - AU$775
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How to do it

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Darwin

Aboriginal art and local crafts
Go there because... its home to exotic food stalls, didgeridoo players and local crafts as well as being gateway to ‘Crocodile Dundee’ country. The aboriginal art scene in Darwin is thriving, so stop off to get a real feel for the local history and culture.

How to do it

Ten day Alice Springs-Darwin 'Do It All' package
Take this tour that leaves from Alice, taking you on a safari to the 'Red Centre' before spending another three days winding up towards Darwin, before finishing with a three-day 4WD Kakadu safari! - AU$895
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Hervey Bay

Gateway to Fraser Island
Go there because...you can book a 4x4 tour of gorgeous Fraser Island, the World's largest sand island, complete with crystal-clear lagoons, ancient rainforest and vast, snow-white beaches. Hervey Bay is also a great spot for whale-watching.

How to do it

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Jindabyne

Lakes, skiing and watersports
Go there because... This is beautiful, mountainous country, where you can catch a glimpse of Mount Kosciuszko (the highest point in Australia) and hike around glacial blue lakes. Go skiing in the winter, or canoeing, water skiing, horse riding and mountain biking in the summer.

How to do it

Four day Melbourne to Sydney safari
Explore the Wilsons Promontory National Park before travelling up to Snowy River Country, stopping Jindabyne and trekking up to Charlotte Pass with the opportunity for skiing in winter - AU$395
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Katherine

Canoeing
Go there because... it’s a truly remarkable place with more bats than a county cricket squad. Millions of them. Also the landscape starts to get pretty cool around here too - spend the afternoon canoeing the stunning Katherine Gorge.

How to do it

Ten day Kakadu to Uluru safari
Take this tour to see the Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks before travelling to Darwin, stopping at Katherine Gorge and Banka Banka before heading up to Alice Springs and Uluru - AU$1300
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Melbourne

Neighbours set
Go there because... Visit the Neighbours set and meet the stars. Ride the lift to the top of Rialto Towers, the tallest office building in the southern hemisphere, for amazing views.


How to do it

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Perth

City of lights
Go there because... On Oz's West Coast, Perth got the name 'City of Lights' when astronaut John Glenn looked down to see it glowing thousands of miles from any other major city. Perth is the sunniest state capital in Oz and has 19 (count 'em) beaches.

How to do it

One day 4WD Pinnacles, Dunes and Beaches
Check out the wildlife of the Nambung National Park, 4WDing over the Lancelin Sand Dunes before going sand-surfing! Awesome stuff - AU$135
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Sydney

Opera house, beaches and parties
Go there because... This is the party capital of the Southern Hemisphere. There’s a great backpacker scene, golden beaches and stunning architecture including the iconic Sydney Opera House.

How to do it

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