Experience the city life
The majority of Australia’s population have made their home in the thriving cities that line the country’s coast – and there’s truly an Australia city to please everyone. Head to artsy Melbourne for cool cafes and hip goings on, or enjoy the sunshine and beach bliss of laidback Brisbane. The capital Canberra offers political vibes, whilst wine fans will love the vineyards of Adelaide. Of course, the crown jewel of cities is Sydney, the cosmopolitan centre of life in Australia.
Go wild in the Outback
If you prefer to get back to nature, take a trip out into the wilds of the Australian Outback. With rugged wilderness and desert stretching as far as the eye can see, the Outback is an iconic expanse of land quite unlike anywhere else. Here you’ll find the world-famous Uluru (otherwise known as Ayers Rock), grandly rising out of the scorched red ground and the famous splendour of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Here, you can stroll in the valleys of Kings Canyon or pay a visit to nearby Alice Springs, one of the most famous outback towns of Australia.
Revel in beach paradise
Of course, when you think of Australia, there’s no doubt that sun-drenched beaches aren’t far from your mind. After all, Aussies pride themselves on their beach culture and it’s practically become a way of life. The iconic east coast of the country offers no end of blissful beaches, from the famous Bondi Beach in Sydney to the surfer’s paradise of Byron Bay. And that’s not even mentioning Australia’s west coast beaches!
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What does Australia use for currency?
Are you looking to find out what currency does Australia use, how much money to take and how much things cost? This guide tells you everything you need to know about travel money in Australia and how best to buy Australian dollars.
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