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Australia covers 7,688,287 km², sixth largest in the world, and close to 4,000 km separate its east coast from its west. Nearly 28 million people live here, about 80 per cent of them within 25 km of a mainland coastline 35,821 km long — which is the fact that governs any trip taken across it. The cities form a rim around an interior that stays largely empty; Sydney and Melbourne pass five million each, and Canberra, the capital, is neither of them. Six states and ten territories, and a sensible visit chooses two of them rather than the map.
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Melbourne Zoo is a zoological park situated in the city of Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1862, it holds distinction as Australia's oldest zoo and one of the world's oldest.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Brisbane. The current curated ranking identifies the exact production place and prioritises it for Australian wildlife viewing and interpretation within a managed sanctuary setting.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is a marine life attraction situated in central Melbourne. The facility presents aquatic environments and marine species to visitors seeking engagement with underwater ecosystems.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is a large public aquarium situated in Darling Harbour, a waterfront entertainment precinct in central Sydney.
Adelaide Zoo is a zoological garden in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1883, it is Australia's second oldest zoo and occupies land near the River Torrens.
Perth Zoo is a zoological park located in Perth, Western Australia. Established in 1898, it occupies a position along the Swan River in the suburb of South Perth.
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park is a wildlife park located in the Greater Sydney region, offering visitors opportunities to encounter native Australian animals. The facility focuses on Australian fauna including kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, and various bird species.
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is a wildlife attraction located in the Darling Harbour precinct of Sydney. The facility presents Australian native animals in themed habitat zones designed for visitor engagement and education.
Sydney Zoo is a zoological park serving the Sydney metropolitan area. The facility houses animal exhibits and offers visitor experiences focused on wildlife education and conservation engagement.
Gorge Wildlife Park is a wildlife attraction in the Adelaide region. The facility houses native Australian animals and some exotic species for visitor viewing and interaction.
AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia is a large-scale marine aquarium located in the Perth metropolitan area.
Werribee Open Range Zoo is an open-range zoo located in Werribee, approximately 32 kilometres south-west of Melbourne's central business district. The zoo forms part of Zoos Victoria, a not-for-profit conservation organisation.
Caversham Wildlife Park is a wildlife attraction in the Perth metropolitan area of Western Australia. The park offers visitors opportunities to encounter native Australian animals in a setting accessible from the city.
Collingwood Children's Farm is a working farm situated in the inner Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford, positioned along the Yarra River. It provides urban visitors with direct exposure to agricultural life and domesticated animals within a metropolitan context.
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Ten to fourteen days should cover one coast, one city pair or one city plus a nearby landscape, not the continent. Sydney and Melbourne can share a southeastern route; Perth, the tropical north and the Red Centre each demand separate flights and more time.
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs is the authority for Visitor visas and electronic travel permissions. Select the product for the passport and purpose, complete required declarations, and remember that visa approval does not remove Australia’s strict biosecurity obligations.
Flights are usually the efficient link between distant states. Rail and coaches serve selected corridors, cars become important outside cities, and urban fare cards are local rather than national; remote drives require fuel, water, communications and realistic distance planning.
Australia’s seasons and hazards vary dramatically by latitude. Southern-city summers, tropical dry seasons and Red Centre heat create different windows, so choose dates for the selected region and check official fire, cyclone or flood advice before road travel.
The Australian dollar is the sole recorded currency. Contactless payment is common, but remote roadhouses and small services justify a backup card or cash; check surcharges at the point of sale and budget fuel around long gaps rather than metropolitan prices.
Use 000 for urgent police, fire or ambulance assistance; Australia uses Type I power at 230 V. Treated public tap supplies are recorded as safe, but remote-site notices take precedence, and travellers should save the state emergency service relevant to their route.
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