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Travel with National Geographic Journeys to Australia.Through the eyes of our Explorers, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers...

Visit destinations like Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Great Ocean Road, Brisbane.

Our Journeys trips, offered in partnership with G Adventures, blend fun, hands-on exploration, meaningful encounters with people and cultures, and more free time and choices—with the structure and security of traveling in a small group all at an unbeatable value.

Australia

Australia
Australia is the country/continent "down-under". It is completely surrounded by water and - except for the coastal regions - a huge desert (Red Center). Main tourist attractions are the Great Barrier Reef (Cairns), the Great Ocean Road, Ayers Rock (Alice Springs), Sydney and all the magnificent wildlife (in particular birds and reptiles). Melbourne is very sport oriented and Tasmania is proud to have the "best air". Having a BBQ on the beach on Christmas day is normal in Australia, but quite special to most northern visitors.

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Top Destinations in Australia.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in Australia. Click on the city for more details of the destination.

Sydney

Sydney

Sydney is one of the great cities in the world and this mainly thanks to the beautiful natural harbor. It is also the most populated city in Australia with a lot of immigrants who brought their own culture to down-under. Tourists will enjoy the walk on the Sydney bridge, the opera house and some beaches. Nearby is also the Blue Mountains...

Cairns

Cairns

Cairns is close to the Great Barrier Reef and therewith a center for diving and excursions. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world. It is approx. 2300 km long, the size of Germany or New Mexico and can be seen from outer space. A true Wonder of the Natural World.

Melbourne

Melbourne

Melbourne is the 2nd largest city of Australia and also the sport´s capital of this sport´s minded nation. You´ll find for example the Formula 1 car races, the only Tennis Grand Slam of the Southern Hemisphere and the America's Cup for sailing here. West of Melbourne is the Great Ocean Road with beautiful views of the coast line and rock formations...

Ayers Rock

Ayers Rock

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a huge monolyte. Only 10% is above ground, the rest is below. The Rock is sacred for the original inhabitants of Australia - the Aboriginals. Since October 2019 it is no longer possible to climb to the top.

Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is a very scenic stretch along the southern ocean, south-west of Melbourne. Many surfers have a great time here. Famous are the Twelve Apostles rock formations in the water.

Brisbane

Brisbane

Brisbane is one of the 5 big Australian cities and the capital of Queensland. Lots of businesses, restaurants, bars and close to the Gold Coast. Great beaches, excellent surfing, mostly sunny year-round. Have not seen a koala or kanguru nearby? Visit Lonepine sanctuary... Note that Brisbane has 2 airports for easy access.

Daintree National Park

Daintree National Park

The Daintree Rainforest is one of the last original rainforests in Australia and a UNESCO protected area.

Alice Springs

Alice Springs

Alice Springs is located in the geographical heart of Australia, on the Ghan train route. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years by the original population of Australia. You can rent a 4WD or take a helicopter ride to Uluru.

 

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Journeys: Discover Australia

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Experience the very best of the Land Down Under, journeying from quirky foodie-haven Melbourne to the heart of the Red Centre to tropical North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. Kick things off by eating your way through Melbourne’s best restaurants before heading to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National P...

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Melbourne ⇒ Cairns
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Australia
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tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walking
Duration
12 Days
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12 Days
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26-Feb-2026
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Journeys: Iconic Australia and New Zealand

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Discover the cultural and natural highlights of New Zealand and Australia on an epic 23-day adventure. Start off on New Zealand’s North Island with a Maori feast in Rotorua; then head south to cruise through majestic, wildlife-rich fjords. Queenstown—the adventure capital of the world—will serve up ...

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Auckland ⇒ Cairns
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Australia, New Zealand
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tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guidetour category: Safari
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