The top five cities to visit in Australia are Sydney, Canberra, Gold Coast, Cairns and Perth. Travellers can take cheap domestic flights between these cities. Visitors can also travel from city to city by train.
Sydney is in New South Wales on Australia’s eastern coast. There are plenty of things to do near the city’s harbour. Visitors can gaze at the sunset while they take a dinner cruise or speed around the harbour on a jet boat. People who want to see more of the harbour area can take a pedestrian walkway across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The harbour is near the Central Business District. Places to visit in the area include the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Sydney Aquarium and the Sydney Opera House. Visitors can travel around Sydney by bus, monorail or light rail.
Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is in the Australian Capital Territory approximately 287 kilometres southeast of Sydney. People can learn about Australia’s history by visiting the Museum of Australian Democracy here. There are many wineries less than an hour away from Canberra. Fresh produce from the area is sold at the city’s food markets.
The city of Gold Coast is approximately 1,200 kilometres north of Canberra on the Pacific coast. Surfers enjoy the beaches in the area. Families will have a good time visiting Warner Bros. Movie World and riding thrill rides at the Dreamworld theme park. Natural attractions in the area include the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest and Lamington National Park.
Cairns is Australia’s doorway to the Great Barrier Reef. It is about 1,700 kilometres north of Gold Coast. The Great Barrier Reef is a desirable destination for snorkellers and scuba divers. Animal lovers will enjoy visiting the Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve and the Cairns Tropical Zoo.
Perth is over 5,000 kilometres from Cairns on the southwestern coast of Australia. People traveling from Cairns to Perth may wish to take cheap domestic flights instead of driving or taking the train. Outdoor lovers will enjoy the city’s beaches and parks. There are galleries for art lovers and designer boutiques for shopaholics.