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...
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.
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.
Airlie Beach is a beach resort with campsites and lots of pretty birds and flying foxes. It is also the starting point for day trips to the Whitsunday Islands and beaches.
The Daintree Rainforest is one of the last original rainforests in Australia and a UNESCO protected area.
Barossa Valley, 1 hour North of Adelaide, is one of the main wine areas of Australia and probably in the world. It is fun to try some samples at the different vineyards without getting drunk. If lucky you can even go on a balloon ride and enjoy the views.
Broome is a coastal, pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia between Perth and Darwin.
Coober Pedy is a "mining" town, sometimes called "the opal capital of the world". You may stay a night at a hotel here under ground (where it is cooler).