Basic Facts
Location: Southern Hemisphere, comprising the mainland of the Australian continent (the world’s smallest), the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Capital: Canberra
Largest city: Sydney
Area: 7.6 mil. km2 (2.9 mil. sq mi)
Population: 22,163,306 (2010 estimate)
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Time zone: various (UTC +8 to +10.5)
Australia has six states -New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), South Australia (SA), Tasmania (TAS), Victoria (VIC), and Western Australia (WA)- and two major mainland territories -the Northern Territory (NT) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Forty million years in the making, Australia’s dramatic landscapes and rich cultural heritage are guaranteed to take your breath away. Come and witness the magic. Explore Australia.
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Escorted Tours and Special Offers
For a full list of special deals and escorted tour please see Australia Tours & Packages Page.
Things Not to Miss in Australia
- Sydney Harbour & The Bridge – take a harbour cruise, learn to sail, kayak or go jet-boating. Walk across or climb to the top of the bridge for the best views in town.
- Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage-listed area of pristine wilderness, ancient Aboriginal rock art sites and hundreds of bird species.
- Dive into the colourful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
- South Australia’s Wine Regions – explore the many famous wine regions of South Australia including the Barossa Valley and the Clare Valley.
- Get up close and personal with a Tasmanian Devil at one of the wildlife parks found throughout the state.
- Melbourne – visit in spring for the gardens, the Melbourne Cup and the Aussie Rules Grand Final.
- Hiking through the World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park and Bungle Bungle range.
