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.
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...
Hobart is capital of the province Tasmania with the "best air" in Australia and relaxing it is. Discover the harbor and Salamanca markets. A real highlight in Hobart is nearby Mount Wellington with some of the best views, anywhere.
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...
Adelaide is the capital and largest city of Southern Australia. It can be the starting point for nearby wine degustation in the Barossa Valley as well as long distance train rides to Melbourne-Sydney or Darwin (the Ghan).
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.
Perth is the capital of Western Australia and really remote. Adelaide for example is 2800 kilometers (36 hours by bus). Perth has many beaches, but also tourist sites like the Needles and Rottnest Island.
The Daintree Rainforest is one of the last original rainforests in Australia and a UNESCO protected area.