Our cities

Adelaide

• The capital of the state of South Australia, Adelaide is Australia’s fifth largest city with a population approaching 1.2 million.
• The city is European in style, with a well-planned streetscape and boulevards lined with cafés.

Adelaide offers easygoing sophistication. Visitors can savour big city pleasures at its restaurants, museums and festivals. They can also revel in its historic beauty and the friendly, welcoming attitude of the locals who will love to talk up all the great things to see and do on a visit to their town.

Adelaide is also the gateway to some of Australia’s best wine-producing areas including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra to name just a few.

Learn more at the South Australia Tourism site.

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Brisbane

• The capital of the state of Queensland and Australia’s third largest city, Brisbane has more than 1.9 million residents.
• Brisbane offers visitors never-ending variation: urban and sub-tropical, historic and cutting edge.

Host to the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the 1988 World Expo, and 2001 Goodwill Games, Brisbane is a city that knows how to extend a warm welcome to travellers from around the world. Not far from many of Australia’s most famous beach destinations, its urban pleasures include the world class Queensland Art Gallery / Gallery of Modern Art and hundreds of restaurants and night spots.

Learn more at the Visit Brisbane site.

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Canberra

• Canberra is the national capital of Australia, located between Sydney and Melbourne in the Australian Capital Territory. It’s Australia’s eighth largest city with a population of almost 350,000 residents.
• Designed in 1913 by the architect Walter Burley Griffin, the city is built around an artificial lake and features wide open spaces and numerous parks, gardens and the Australian bush
• In fact, Canberra is known as the ‘bush capital’.

Home to a variety of institutions, monuments and museums, including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, the National Museum, the National Gallery, and Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra has something for every interest. Beyond Canberra’s broad avenues and grand edifices, visitors are also won over by its natural beauty and welcoming, laid-back charm.

Learn more at the Visit Canberra site.

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Darwin

• The capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin has a population of over 120,000 residents.
• Rebuilt after Cyclone Tracy in 1974, Darwin is Australia’s most modern capital.

Darwin’s humid climate gives the area two distinct seasons – wet and dry. It also gives rise to the splendidly tropical Darwin Botanical Gardens. The Northern Territory is home to Australia’s largest Aboriginal population and Darwin features a number of art galleries dedicated to the work of Aboriginal artists, including the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. The city is also a great place to plan a trip to the nearby Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks.

Learn more at the Tourism NT site.

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Hobart

• The capital city of the island state of Tasmania, Hobart has a population approaching 210,000.
• It’s an enchanting city built on the estuary of the Derwent River and overlooked by majestic Mount Wellington.

Hobart is Australia’s second oldest and most southerly city. Rich with cultural history, visitors can discover Tasmania’s convict past at the historic towns of Richmond and Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula. Adventure lovers can explore the Tasmanian terrain with thrilling walks along sea cliffs and through remote bushlands. Or for a more relaxed alternative, enjoy a boat cruise in the pristine waters near Bruny Island or a drive to the summit of Mt Wellington.

Learn more at the Discover Tasmania site.

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Melbourne

• The capital city of the state of Victoria, Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia with a population nearing 3.9 million.
• The city has a distinct European flavour, blending Victorian and contemporary architecture with wide streets and expansive parks and gardens.

Melbourne has a seemingly endless array of activities. Visit the Victorian Arts Centre, the National Gallery of Victoria, or the world heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building. Take a stroll through the Melbourne Botanical Gardens or explore the city’s hidden alleyways and night spots. And if that’s not enough there’s fabulous shopping, fine dining and a passionate café culture. Melbourne has hosted a number of world events including the 1956 Summer Olympics, the World Economic Forum in 2000, the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the G20 Summit in the same year.

Learn more at the Visit Melbourne site.

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Perth

• The capital city of the state of Western Australia, Perth is Australia’s fourth largest city with just over 1.6 million residents.
• With its warm and temperate climate, Perth is made for an outdoor lifestyle.

There’s plenty to see and do in and around Perth. The city lies within easy reach of rolling hills, stunning beaches and tranquil national parks. Visitors can also enjoy the fine wineries and eateries or take a leisurely cruise down the Swan River.

Learn more at the Tourism Western Australia site.

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Sydney

• The capital of the state of New South Wales, Sydney is Australia’s largest city with a population reaching 4.4 million.
• Sydney’s unique character combines fast-moving city life with seductive, easy-going charm.

Sydney is an undeniably beautiful city, built on one of the world’s great harbours. Home to the world famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, visitors are spoilt for choice with superb beaches, scenic harbour locations, top restaurants and night spots all within minutes of each other. As host to the 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney put on a spectacular show that won the hearts and minds of the world. The city also played host to the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final.

Learn more at the Visit NSW site.

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