Australian+Tourism

Discover Australia’s destinations, starting with icons such as the Red Centre, Kakadu National Park and the Great Barrier Reef. These 16 natural treasures cover a breathtaking diversity of landscapes, from the mountainous Australian Alps to Fraser Island’s sand dunes, rainforest and lakes. Just as distinct are Australia’s cities, where our laidback lifestyle and cosmopolitan culture meet. From beach-fringed Sydney to elegant Adelaide, you’ll find a melting pot of cultures and a medley of theatre, restaurants, nightlife and events. Come, stay and celebrate, then spring into the rest of your Australian holiday. Australia has so much for you to explore, whether you want nature, wildlife, outback adventure, islands, rainforest or reef. Australia’s unique beauty is spread across eight states and territories, so find out more about the distinct attractions within each.   **Places to Visit**  Australia is fringed by more than 8,000 islands, offering every type of holiday experience. Sail through the Whitsundays, 4WD to Fraser Island’s rainforests and lakes or pick a tropical paradise in the Great Barrier Reef. Uncover the unique culture of the Torres Strait or Tiwi Islands. Explore the wildlife havens of Kangaroo Island in South Australia or French and Phillip Island in Victoria. Day trip to gorgeous Rottnest Island from Perth or cruise the remote, spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago, off the coast of Derby. Island hop around Sydney Harbour or fly to Lord Howe Island, home to the world’s southernmost coral reef. Discover the wild beauty of the islands off Tasmania, itself Australia’s biggest island.   **Torres Starait Islands.**  <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: center;">**Fraser Island** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: center;">**Tasmania´s Islands** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left;"><span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9px; text-align: center;">