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The best of Australia — nationwide lists (2026)

The Australia-wide lists — the best beaches, places to visit, road trips, wineries and national parks, chosen from all over the country.

14 lists covering the whole country

Australia is huge, and most trips are about choosing. These lists span the whole country, and every entry says which state or city it belongs to and why it earns its place.

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Australia · Wildlife Experiences

The 10 Best Wildlife Experiences in Australia (2026)

The best wildlife experiences in Australia in 2026 are swimming with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef, the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, meeting quokkas…

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Australia · Walks & Hikes

The 10 Best Walks & Hikes in Australia (2026)

The best walks in Australia in 2026 are Tasmania's Overland Track and Three Capes Track for multi-day hikes, the Larapinta Trail in the Red Centre, th…

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Australia · Road Trips

The 9 Best Road Trips in Australia (2026)

The best road trips in Australia in 2026 are the Great Ocean Road from Torquay to the Twelve Apostles, the coast road from Sydney to Brisbane via Byro…

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Australia · Islands

The 12 Best Islands in Australia (2026)

The best islands in Australia in 2026 are Whitsunday Island for Whitehaven Beach, K'gari (Fraser Island) for four-wheel-drive adventure, Kangaroo Isla…

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Australia · Places to Visit

The 12 Best Places to Visit in Australia (2026)

The best places to visit in Australia in 2026 are Sydney and its harbour, the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns or the Whitsundays, Uluru in the Red Cent…

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Australia · National Parks

The 12 Best National Parks in Australia (2026)

The best national parks in Australia in 2026 are Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, Kakadu, the Daintree, the Blue Mountains and Freycinet. For hikers, Cradle Mountain…

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Australia · Beaches

The 12 Best Beaches in Australia (2026)

The best beaches in Australia in 2026 are Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays, Bondi in Sydney, Cable Beach in Broome, Wineglass Bay in Tasmania and L…

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