Australia's States and Territorys: Australian Capital Territory (ACT), New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), Northern Territory (NT), South Australia (SA), Tasmania (TAS), Victoria (VIC) and Western Australia (WA). Explore Australia by State and Territory. Read Australian Travel Articles, Travel Blogs, Travel Comments and view Australian Travel Photos. Plan your Australian trip, make bookings, share your travel experiences.
The Australian Capital Territory. Canberra, the capital city of Australia is in the ACT and it is where the national parliament sits and all the federal government departments. See Parliament, Old Parliament House and all of the national institutions dotted around Lake Burley Griffin: The National Gallery, The National Library, The National Museum, The War Memorial and Questacom.
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Travel to South Australia (SA) to experience: Adelaide Hills, Yorke Peninsula, Clare Valley, the City of Adelaide, the Barossa, Eyre Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula, Flinders Ranges and Outback, Kangaroo Island, Limestone Coast and the Murray Riverland. South Australia is the fourth largest state (including the Northern Territory) and the driest in Australia. South Australia is a place of contrasts. The varied landscapes of immense deserts, rugged mountains and dry lakes entice many visitors to holiday in South Australia.
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Travel to Victoria, Australia and experience: The Murray, Lakes and Wilderness, Goldfields, the Great Ocean Road, Goulburn Murray Waters, The City of Melbourne, Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, Legends Wine and High Country, Melbourne Bays and Peninsulas, Mildura and Murray Outback, The Grampians, Phillip Island and Gippsland and the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
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Travel to Queensland Australia and visit: Bundaberg Coral Isles and Country, Tropical North Queensland, Western Downs, Mackay Region, Whitsundays, Brisbane, Fraser Coast South Burnett, Capricorn, Gladstone, Outback Queensland, Gold Coast, South East Queensland Country, Townsville Region and the Sunshine Coast. Shadowing the coastline for about 2000km, the stunning Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and perhaps the state's greatest asset.
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New South Wales, Australia regions include: the Blue Mountains, Capital Country, Central Coast, Explorer Country, Hunter, Illawara, Lord Howe Island, New England, North Coast, Northern Rivers - Sub Tropical NSW, Riverina, Snowy Mountains, South Coast, NSW Outback and the Murray. From the Snowy Mountains to the beaches of the state, New South Wales has something for everyone.
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Travel to Tasmania, Australia and visit the: East Coast, Huon Valley and Bruny Island, Midlands, Derwent Valley and Central Highlands, Launceston and Tamar Valley, West Coast, King Island, South East, Flinders Island, North West, North East, Hobart, Central North and Cradle Mountain. Tasmania is a land of diversity with beaches encircling its coastline, while national parks and reserves protect its spectacular landmass, which features more than 2000km of world-class walking tracks.
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Travel to Western Australia to experience: the Kimberley, Mid West, Heartlands, Gascoyne - Outback Coast, Pilbara, Great Southern, Goldfields, Peel, Perth and Fremantle, South West and Esperance. Western Australia is the giant of Australian states, occupying about one-third of the continent.
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Travel to the Northern Territory to experience: Darwin, Central Australia, Kakadu National Park, The Top End, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Katherine and Tennant Creek and Surrounds. The Territory's rich Aboriginal past dates back some 60 000 years. Ceremonies, stories, rock art and intimate knowledge of the land and its seasons attest to the Aboriginal people's special link with the Territory.
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Tourist TownsTowns in Focuslatest storiesA Taste of Australiabushspices | 2008-08-22 | Native Australia through the eyes of a food enthusiast... | read more A poem on the Shipwreck Coastgfitter | 2008-08-21 | The Shipwreck Coast, found along the Great Ocean Road is a wonder to view in all seasons. It is dramatic and ever-changing in mood and colours | read more Explore Robe, South Australiagfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more Aussie Worldaussie_world | 2008-08-19 | The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. With over thirty rides and games it’s guaranteed to please every one of all ages! With great eateries and outstanding value for money, Aussie World has quickly gained a reputation for fun, service and good value for money. | read more popular storiesThe Great Ocean RoadGarry | 2008-08-21 | The Great Ocean Road has been called the longest war memorial in the world. | read more Yea!george | 2008-08-21 | Our little slice of paradise.. camping at Yea on the Goulburn River. | read more Mount Buffalokaren | 2008-06-12 | Mount Buffalo National Park, often referred to as the family mountain. | read more Red HillGarry | 2008-08-21 | Red Hill is a great spot to view Canberra. Along with Mount Ainslie and Black Mountain, it rates a mention in Margaret Wade's Canberra's Secrets as a top place to get a sense of the city. One writer, Kevin Cole, is quoted as saying: "like the seven hills of Rome, we've got the three hills of Canberra". | read more |
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editors picksThe Mornington Peninsula (Vic)mwheeler | 2008-08-13 | Mornington Peninsula (Vic) a kaleidoscope of activities only 60 minutes from Melbourne | read more Whale Watching in Hervey Bay near Fraser Island, QueenslandKristy79 | 2008-08-19 | Whale Watching in the pristine waters of Hervey Bay with the magnificent backdrop of Fraser Island. | read more Explore Robe, South Australiagfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more Eldorado Dredgekaren | 2008-08-24 | Eldorado is about 17kms from Wangaratta and stands as a reminder of Victoria's gold era. | read more |
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