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Australian States & Territories – Travel Guide by Region

Compare destinations by climate, highlights, gateway cities, and trip style before drilling down into individual guides.

Uluru, Northern Territory

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New South Wales travel photo

State guide

New South Wales

Harbour cities, wine regions, surf beaches, mountain lookouts, and classic east coast touring.

Sydney HarbourBlue MountainsHunter Valley
Victoria travel photo

State guide

Victoria

Laneway culture, food and wine, dramatic coastal drives, alpine scenery, and compact regional escapes.

Melbourne lanewaysGreat Ocean RoadYarra Valley
Queensland travel photo

State guide

Queensland

Reef islands, tropical rainforests, family-friendly beaches, and warm-weather escapes from coast to hinterland.

Great Barrier ReefCairnsDaintree Rainforest
Western Australia travel photo

State guide

Western Australia

Sun-soaked city life, wild coastlines, coral reefs, and one of the world's great road-trip states.

Perth beachesRottnest IslandMargaret River
South Australia travel photo

State guide

South Australia

Elegant city breaks, cellar doors, wildlife islands, and laid-back touring through food and wine country.

AdelaideBarossa ValleyMcLaren Vale
Tasmania travel photo

State guide

Tasmania

Cool-climate food, wilderness, coastal beauty, and road trips made for slower, scenic travel.

HobartFreycinetCradle Mountain
Northern Territory travel photo

State guide

Northern Territory

Red desert landscapes, Aboriginal cultural experiences, dramatic gorges, and tropical Top End adventures.

UluruKata TjutaDarwin
Australian Capital Territory travel photo

State guide

Australian Capital Territory

National institutions, lakefront cycling, cool-climate food, and one of Australia's easiest city breaks.

Canberra museumsParliament HouseLake Burley Griffin