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Go on an unforgettable Australia tour with your friends and family as you book Thrillophilia’s travel packages. Get all-inclusive packages covering meals, accommodations, transfers, activities, and guided tours, along with 24/7 customer care service for a stress-free vacation. Our packages are designed by expert professionals to ensure that we cater to all your preferences and needs, and these can be customised as per your preference as well! Be it a family vacation, a trip with friends, or a romantic honeymoon, Thrillophilia’s plans are crafted to suit every kind of travel itinerary.

Australia is known as a land of unique natural wonders that range from the Great Barrier Reef to Kakadu National Park. The country has vast beaches like the Gold Coast, tall peaks like Mount Kosciuszko, and the valleys of the Murray-Darling rivers. As you go beyond natural beauty, you head into the multicultural cities of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

Some of the top must-visit attractions on the world’s smallest continent include the Blue Islands, Kangaroo Island, Great Barrier Reef, Norfolk, and Sydney Opera House. If you are looking for adventures, there’s a lot to do in Australia like scuba diving, trekking, camping, parasailing, outback cycling, and much more.

So, book your tickets with Thrillophilia and embark on a fun adventure of 7-10 day-long Australia tourism across this enchanting continent. 

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Attractions

Sydney Opera House
The Opera House Sydney is a world class Opera house located on Port Jackson. This incredible structure is famous for its architectural design which uses a series of white billowing sail-shaped shells for its roof. The Opera House is also famous for its programs and performances. The building is one of the most photographed structures in the World. The opera house features a concert hall, studios, theatres, reception room, rehearsal rooms, a restaurant and an open air fore court that overlooks the Sydney Harbour. 
Sydney Tower
Sydney Tower offers the best view of Sydney and it maintains its position as the tallest structure in the city and visitors can enjoy a stunning 360° view from the Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck. The Tower also offers several other experiences such as the Virtual Reality experience, 4D Cinema, 360° Bar and Dining and a visit to the highest event space right on the top of the Tower.
Great Ocean Road

One of the most beautiful and scenic drives in the whole of the world; The Great Ocean Road is a 243 Kilometres long self-drive long stretch in Victoria. This iconic stretch starts from the surfing capital of the world, Torquay, and ends at the historic fishing village of Port Fairy and it is one of the best places to visit in Melbourne.

Australian Outback Spectacular Gold Coast
Australian Outback Spectacular is a wonderful show and dinner place that touches the heart of tourists with breathtaking productions about the rugged Outback since its inception in the year 2006. The attraction showcases stories that leave a great impression on the hearts of the audience and instill a sense of courage and patriotism. It uses innovative technologies, events, and moving musical scores and performances to bring the stories to life.
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach is a very famous and well known beach and it gets its name from the picturesque suburbs that surround it. The beach offers many restaurants that serve exquisite meals from all over the world and many bars and cafes. Along the coastline of Bondi beach goes through a unique makeover that involves adding hundreds of whacky sculptures.
ArtVo Gold Coast
Explore an art gallery that makes the classic experience a fun family outing at ArtVo Gold Coast. An interactive ‘trick-art’ gallery, ArtVo’s artworks are life-size murals depicting larger-than-life scenarios that range from fighting dragons to meeting King Kong and flying on magic carpets. Click fun photographs with the artworks to create moments to cherish.

Australia FAQ's

What are the famous places to visit in Australia?

1. Blue Mountains National Park: Blue Mountains National Park is one of  the  top places to visit in Australia on a day trip from Sydney. Its name refers to the blue haze that is produced by the numerous eucalyptus trees and is a breathtaking panoramic sight to behold. You will see Three Sisters, a sandstone rock formation that rises 900 metres above the Jamison Valley, as well as magnificent vistas of gorges, artworks, and unusual fauna throughout your stay.

2. Kakadu National Park: Kakadu National Park is the second-largest national park in the world, and is one of the best places to visit in Australia to experience wilderness. You can witness 300 different bird species when visiting this location, along with stunning waterfalls, gorges, mangrove swamps, and indigenous rock art. In addition, you can see a wide variety of species, such as wallabies, dingoes, and saltwater crocodiles.

3. Great barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef is considered to be the largest coral reef in the world which is made up of millions of corals over a period of million years. It is located off the Queensland state of Australia in the Coral Sea and is considered to be the most diverse coral reef in the world. 

4. UluruOne of the most popular things to do in Australia is visit Uluru, which is loved because of its red colour. The huge red rock is the highlight of the place that has been standing tall for so long that the native Australians reminisce about the old times whenever they set their sight on Uluru.

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What are the best things to do in Australia?

1. Snorkeling or scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef: One of the best things to do in Australia is snorkelling or scuba diving at the famous Great Barrier Reef. It is the largest coral reef in the world and is spread across 2900 and hundreds of islands. It is considered to be the most diverse coral reef so you will have a surreal experience.

2. Look for pearls in the sea: The beach town of Broome is located in the Northern Kimberly of the state in western Australia. The town is isolated so not many tourists visit here, hence you will find uncrowded beaches all to yourself. The Pearl farm in the town will take you on a boat ride and will teach you everything about these jewels and you will be able to find some on your own.

3. Interact with whale sharks: 
One of the must-try adventure activities in Australia is swimming with whale sharks. You can head out to the town of Exmouth where you can book a guided tour of the swim in the Ningaloo Reef. These creatures are harmless and you can happily swim around with them without any worry in the presence of your guide.

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What are the popular adventure activities to do in Australia?

1. Hot air balloon in CanberraHot air ballooning in the capital city of Canberra in Australia is one of the most famous and loved activities to do in Australia. You will be taken above in the air to an altitude of 3000 meters above the ground. You will get to witness the city of Canberra and the architectural wonders with a bird-eye vision and will be mesmerized by the beauty. 

2. Scuba diving or snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world and people from all over the world come here to enjoy this adventure activity in Australia. The visibility underwater is up to 60 meters all year which makes it the top diving spot in the world. The marine animals that you will get to witness are Barracudas, Dogtooth Tunas, Giant Trevallies, and Giant Groupers.

3. Climb the Sydney Harbour BridgeThe Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the most important landmarks in the world and you see images of it when you search for Australia. It is one of the most adventurous activities to do in Australia and not everyone can climb it. There are 1621 steps to climb at a height of 500 meters but the view you will get will take your breath away.

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What is Australia famous for?

Australia is rich in natural beauty and beautiful sceneries which make the  city one of the most beautiful places in the world. Being an island continent, you get to see a diversity of natural landmarks like various stunning beaches or red rocks to climb. Every place in Australia will surprise you with its beauty and the nightlife will make your trip even more memorable.

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What is the best time to visit Australia?

The best time for Australia travel is March to May and September to November. These months mark the autumn and spring seasons in Australia that see temperatures ranging between 11 degrees to 23 degrees Celsius. This is a great time to engage in water sports like snorkelling and surfing at beaches like the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. You can also explore the continent’s unique wildlife of koalas and kangaroos at the Taronga Zoo and Daintree Rainforest. Many festivals like Easter and sports tournaments like the Australian Grand Prix and World Surfing Championships are also held in these months.

How to reach Australia?

Australia is connected to major Indian cities by direct and connecting flights provided by several domestic and international airlines. The journey takes around 10 to 14 hours from Indian airports in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Major airports providing connectivity in Australia include Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Gold Coast.

Do I need a visa for Australia? How does one get a Australian visa?

Like most countries, you will definitely need a visa to enter Australia unless you are an Australian Citizen or a New Zealand passport holder.The category of visa you wish to get solely relies on the purpose of your visit. If your country falls under the Electronic Tourist Visa (ETA), you can directly apply online and get it linked to your passport.
Otherwise the visa application has to be lodge early as possible keeping in mind that it might take time. Find Visa facility of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website will navigate you to the application page where you can register for the Visa. The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection scrutinizes you before sanctioning the Visa.

What is the currency of Australia and where can I get my money exchanged

Australian currency is the Australian Dollar. You have many available options to each age your currency.

You will find exchange centers within the airport where you can get your currency exchanged with transition rates.
There are many exchange outlets within the city which will get your currency exchanged within minutes.
Another option available is exchanging currency online at better rates.
Recently introduced travel option cards from your banks can be used to make transactions which will help save your exchanging time and money.

How much does it cost to visit Australia?

Australia tourism packages can cost anywhere between INR 1,47,000 for 7 days to INR 3,00,000 for 13 days. These prices can vary based on the experiences you choose and the facilities you opt for. Thrillophilia’s Australia packages are inclusive of meals, accommodations, transfers, and activities so you can enjoy a stress-free vacation. You can also customise the packages as per your interests, however, that can affect the overall cost of the trip.

How many days are required for an Australia tour?

Seven to ten days are needed for a leisurely tour across Australia. Since there are numerous destinations to explore like Sydney and Melbourne, plan to spend at least two days in each city. A well-planned itinerary will also let you explore offbeat destinations like Daintree Rainforest and Lord Howe Island within this period. The continent is a hub of adventures like trekking, hiking, mountain climbing, surfing, and snorkelling, so you will also need time for them. For a more comprehensive cultural Australia trip, you can always opt for a longer duration of vacation.

What is the best public transport to commute around Australia?

Australia has a well connected public transport system that connects its cities for locals and tourists: 

1. A bus network: The best means of transport all around Australia is the well connected bus network.

2. Suburban Trains: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane has suburban trains that help you commute.

3. Trams:
Adelaide and Melbourne has Tram facilities that aid the people in transport.

4. Ferries:
Sydney and Brisbane are the only two cities in Australia that uses ferry transport system.

5. Taxis:
You will find Taxis all over Australia that is pocket and user friendly.

Here are the best tips Thrillophilia has to offer for your trip to Australia

Travelling for the first time? Well Thrillophilia offers you a few tips:

  • Australia is huge and extremely diverse hence you will not be able to cover the whole place in your trip.
  • Australia is quite expensive so you need to pre plan your trip.
  • Get acquainted with the local language to help you move easily with the people.
  • Don't always expect to be surrounded by koalas and kangaroos all the time!
  • Don't be generous! You can't tip your servers or bartenders as they get offended.

Which are some of the famous beaches in Australia?

Being an island surrounded by pristine clear beaches. All you need to do is get your swimsuits on and head to the beach to soak in its beauty. The famous beaches in Australia are:

 

  • Whitehaven Beach: The 7Kms stretch of beach is found on Whitsunday Island which is accessible by boat, seaplane and helicopter.
  • Cable Beach: Located in Broome it is a 22 Kms stretch of white sand beach in Western Australia.
  • Burleigh Heads Beach: In the Gold Coast of Australia this beach is famous for its surfing adventures.
  • Main Beach, Noosa QLD: This is a wide sandy beach with clear calm
  • Waters that has a huge reserve of natural gardens.
  • 75 Mile Beach, Fraser Island: This is a 75 Mile Beach that stretches along the coast of the island with soothing calm waters.

What all we can see and do in Kangaroo Island?

Overflowing with Natural fauna, this kangaroo island in the mainland of South Australia, southwest of Adelaide is a protected natural reserve. Other than seeing koalas, kangaroos you can enjoy a great deal of things when visiting this island like:

 

  • Duley wines cellar door: Winery where you can taste wines amidst beautiful view of the island.
  • Flinders chase national park: With stunning rock formations this national park is a must visit to see Mother Nature at her best.
  • Clifford's honey farm: Honey farm which will give you the experience of culturing and extracting quality honey.
  • Seal bay conservation park: A wildlife conservation park which is the home to Seals inside the kangaroo island.

Which are must do water sports in Australia?

You can get your adrenaline pumping exploring and involving in water sports in Australia. You can either pre-book them online or go and then get yourself a customized package with all the water sport activities. A few must try water sports are:

1. Aqua Jetpack Flying:
Many water sport organizers have this water sport facility. You can try them out in most beaches in Australia.

2. Surfing:
Surfers can head to Burleigh Heads Beach for a mindblowing experience. There are many organizers that help to train first timers as well.

3. Kayaking: Most beaches in Australia offer Kayaking. You will find many Kayak organizers along most beaches in Australia.

4. Stand-up paddleboarding:
Stand up paddling is kinda tricky but you will definitely have utmost fun. Many activity organizers offer this sport in all beaches.

5. Kite Surfing:
This adrenaline pumping activity is also available in most beaches in Australia.

Which are best places for wine tour in Australia?

Australia is famous for its wine. Local Wines have awesome taste and it is mandatory for tourist to go on a wine tour when in Australia.

 

  • Barossa Valley: It is a renowned wine-producing valley in the northeast of Adelaide, South Australia.
  • Yarra Valley: The region surrounding the Yarra River in Victoria, Australia produces world class wine.
  • Hunter Valley: Found in north of Sydney in New South Wales produces Australia’s famous wines.

Which are some romantic places in Australia for honeymoon?

If you are a honeymooner travelling to Australia then you will spellbound visiting its romantic places.

 

  • The Whitsundays: You will find many cozy romantic resorts in this area proving to be the best spot for honeymooners.
  • Melbourne: Honeymoon in Melbourne will be exciting as you will find many exciting things like water sports, beaches and couple activities to do together.
  • Queensland: This belated region with sunshine, pristine beaches and paradise island is the ideal place for most honeymooners.

Where can we go for Whale watching in Australia?

Whale watching is quite popular in Australia. The whales come out only in specific places and in specific times. A few locations where you can spot them are:

 

  • Eden,NSW: Coastal town in New South Wales that has Whale spotting.
  • Hervey bay,QLD: Hervey Bay in southern Queensland, is famous for observing humpback whales during its migration from July to November.
  • Great Australian bight marine park,SA: This is a protected Whale sanctuary located off the coastline of the Great Australian Bight area of South Australia.

Where to go for wildlife safari in Australia

Visiting Australia you must definitely go on a Safari to enjoy and experience the vast wildlife habitat that it has. A few places which hosts amazing wildlife safaris are:

 

  • Wildlife safari : Fraser Island in Queensland is the largest sand island in the world which offers exciting wildlife safaris.
  • Camel safari: Enjoy canoe ride and safari along the coast of 90 Mile Beach on East Gippsland’s Lakes Entrance.
  • Whale safari: Kaikoura in New Zealand offers you with the best Whale safari in Australia.
  • Bird safari: New Zealand offers the best bird safaris and is the home to various bird sanctuaries.

Which are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Australia?

A world heritage site is one which the UNESCO has listed as a place of special physical or cultural significance and Australia has 19 UNESCO heritage sites that stand out as 3 cultural, 12 Natural and 4 mixed sites.

Cultural

  • Australian Convict Sites (2010)
  • Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens (2004)
  • Sydney Opera House (2007)

Natural

  • Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) (1994)
  • Fraser Island (1992)
  • Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (1986,1994)
  • Great Barrier Reef (1981)
  • Greater Blue Mountains Area (2000)
  • Heard and McDonald Islands (1997)
  • Lord Howe Island Group (1982)
  • Macquarie Island (1997)
  • Ningaloo Coast (2011)
  • Purnululu National Park (2003)
  • Shark Bay, Western Australia (1991)
  • Wet Tropics of Queensland (1988)

Mixed

  • Kakadu National Park (1981,1987,1992)
  • Tasmanian Wilderness (1982,1989)
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (1987,1994)
  • Willandra Lakes Region (1981)

Which are some best destinations for an Australian road trip?

Australis is the ideal place to enjoy a road trip. All you need to do is take a nap find a route and go on a trip with family and friends. A few destinations perfect for road trip are:

 

  • East coast: Route from Cairns to Brisbane.
  • Pacific Highway: All the way from Brisbane to Sydney.
  • Great Ocean Road: Along the roads of Melbourne to Adelaide.
  • Adelaide to Darwin: The Stuart Highway is perfect for a road trip.
  • South west edge: All the way Adelaide to Perth will offer you the best road trip ever.

Why Great Barrier Reef is famous?

Located in Northern Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the biggest living thing on the planet which is visible even from outer space. The Great Barrier Reef is not one continuous reef, but made up of over 2900 reefs and 900 islands. It is the largest reef structure and marine park in the world. The reef is a breeding region for humpback whales, migrating from the Antarctic. It is also the habitat of a few endangered species like Dugong (Sea Cow) and large Green Sea Turtle.

Which are best hiking and walking trails in Australia?

Coming to Australia you must definitely go on a hiking and walking trail.

Hiking Trails: Hiking trails are so adventurous and the best place for you to experience this in Australia are
Larapinta Trail, Northern Territory
Bay of Fires Lodge Walk, Tasmania
Cradle Mountain Huts Walk, Tasmania
Scenic Rim Trail, Queensland

Walking Trails: Apart from Hiking, walking trails in Australia are also famous. Places where you can go on a walking trail areThe Arkaba Walk, South Australia
Larapinta Trail, NT
Thorsborne Trail, QLD
Australian Alps walking track, VIC/NSW/ACT
Fraser Island Great Walk, QLD
Wilderness Coast Walk, VIC/NSW

How far Gold Coast from Canberra is and what are the things to do there?

Canberra is a beautiful place and Gold Coast has great things to offer right from vast and picturesque beaches to resort and hotel stays and crazy theme parks.

 

The distance between Gold coast and Canberra:

  • Car: Nonstop drive: Distance is 708 miles with Driving time of 12 hours, 50 minutes
  • Flight: Distance is 560 miles with flight duration being 1 hour, 37 minutes

Things to do

  • Swim and surf the Gold coast's beaches
  • Visit the Gold Coast's theme parks
  • Explore the Lush Hinterlands
  • Enjoy beautiful Five star resort and hotel stay
  • Hire a bike and enjoy a tour all around the Gold Coast

Which are the best places to enjoy nightlife in Australia?

Australia is an incredibly diverse multicultural country. This is reflected in the nightlife of the people. In main cities, like Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, many exclusive bars and clubs keep up with the metropolis standards.

 

A few best places to enjoy nightlife are:

  • Cairns: It is a high social bar in Queensland to have fun.
  • Darwin: Located in Northern Territory this bar is the best to enjoy nightlife.
  • Adelaide: Situated in South Australia promises you the best night of your life.
  • Hobart: In Tasmania, this bar is the best in the locality to have fun and party .
  • Byron Bay: New South Wales.
  • Celtic Club: An Irish pub in Melbourne promises you the best night ever.
  • Chinese Laundry: Situated in Sydney this Pub is the best in the locality.

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Reviewed: 03 Feb 2024
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