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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Australia [2025]
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Taronga Zoo Sydney
4.7
/5
2380 reviews
9.7
From £22.82
>100 km from downtown
Phone +61 2-99692777
Address: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Feed giraffes & touch koalas
Take photos while feeding giraffes
Saved by 1404 users1634 positive reviews
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A must-see attraction in Sydney! Take a direct ferry to see emus, koalas, kangaroos, and other Australian animals and various lizards. Remember to book a day in advance to take a close-up photo with the koalas. Of course, you can also watch from outside the fence without booking.
Totally worth the visit. Loved the bird show and the seal show, a must catch. For parents with kids they had playground areas and also the Zoo markets that in the center of the zoo where there’s food and drinks to grab before continuing. It’s worth a whole day trip.
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Sydney Opera House
4.7
/5
3742 reviews
9.7
From £32.69
Based on 25,401 reviews
Sydney Central Business District | >100 km from downtown
Phone +61-2-92507111
Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
World-class shows & backstage tours
Shell-shaped architecture with modern art
Saved by 1442 users1781 positive reviews
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It's a truly worthwhile place to visit. Hearing Mozart's masterpieces at the Sydney Opera House was a real treat! "Carmen" was also playing, so taking photos during the performance was forbidden, so I only managed one during the curtain call. The performance, including the intermission, lasted over three hours.
This is really worth recommending. I learned a lot about the construction history of the Sydney Opera House. I have awe for the designers and builders. It's amazing. It is worthy of being a treasure of human civilization! I hope to enjoy a performance in the opera house next time if I have time!
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Puffing Billy Railway
4.7
/5
447 reviews
8.9
From £31.06
Based on 1,881 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +61 3 9757 0700
Address: 1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave VIC 3160
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Wildflowers bloom by tracks
Dandenong Ranges SkyHigh Wooden Bridge
Saved by 1583 users334 positive reviews
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The Puffing Billy steam train is really great! Sitting in the retro carriage, listening to the whistle, passing through dense forests and valleys. The scenery along the way is picturesque, and you can stick your feet out of the window and wave and interact with the enthusiastic residents. It feels like being in a fairy tale world. This unique journey makes people forget their troubles and is extremely comfortable.
The second day's itinerary in Melbourne ~ Centennial Steam Train
Sitting in a semi-open carriage
You can hang your legs freely outside the car
Feel the breeze and fresh air in the mountains
If you are longing for a trip to escape the hustle and bustle
Return to nature
This Melbourne Centennial Steam Train is definitely not to be missed
It is not only a simple journey
It is also an intimate dialogue with history and nature
There is a souvenir shop at the entrance. The refrigerator magnets inside are super beautiful. The children bought several. They are beautiful and inexpensive. Because the steam train takes about an hour, it is best to go to the bathroom after entering the entrance. After entering the train, you should sit on the right hand side of the train's direction of travel. Many Internet celebrity photos are taken here. The view is very good. I feel free and comfortable when I sit on the train. The children love it very much😘
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Blue Mountains National Park
4.6
/5
784 reviews
8.8
Based on 151 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +61-2-47878877
Address: New South Wales, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Spring Outings
Highlights:
World Heritage Site since 2000
Eucalyptus mist & four seasons
Saved by 926 users390 positive reviews
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How to live? You have to take a ride when you come, but it's just an ordinary cable car. It's very steep but the speed is very slow, and you won't feel weightless. It is recommended to play this project first after you come. After going down, you can take a walk on the mountain trail. It will be very hard if you don't do it.
Blue Mountains National Park is a natural wonder. Eucalyptus trees in the park release gases to form blue mist. The Three Sisters Peak, Ginolan Cave and other magnificent landscapes are also rich in Aboriginal cultural heritage. The scenery here varies in seasons, and there are many ways to play, such as hiking, sightseeing and cable car rides. It can make people feel the beauty of pure nature away from the hustle and bustle.
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7
/5
1066 reviews
8.6
From £24.68
Based on 3,545 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +61 7 5534 1266
Address: 28 Tomewin St, Currumbin QLD 4223
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Meet & photograph koalas closely
National heritage-level wildlife park
Saved by 501 users695 positive reviews
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Most people come here to hold koalas. The ticket exchange efficiency at the gate is relatively low. The zoo is not big and you can finish the tour in a short time. Holding a koala is very perfunctory and only takes a few seconds. There is a bird show which is quite good.
Because I wanted to hold a koala and take a photo, I ordered a set meal for afternoon tea with koalas, which I personally think is more cost-effective. In addition to holding a koala and taking photos, there are more opportunities to get close to koalas. The staff will hold the koala baby and walk around twice, let everyone touch it twice, and introduce some knowledge about koalas, such as the different names, personalities, living habits, etc. of each koala. A standard snack will be provided (although ours was knocked over by a garbage bird that suddenly attacked us halfway through eating hahahaha), and a drink, you can sit and slowly enjoy the koala baby on the tree. It should be noted that the afternoon tea activity time is about 2:00-3:00 pm, and you have to queue up 5-10 minutes in advance. We arrived at the park at 12 noon, and it was a bit rushed to visit the whole way. At about 4:10 pm, many places began to guide tourists to walk out, so I almost didn't have time to see the performances in the park. You can get there early. The best visiting time recommended on the park map is 10:00 am-2:00 pm. The zoo is not big, but overall it is good. I wish you all a pleasant journey~
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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise
4.5
/5
81 reviews
8.6
From £34.31
Darling Harbour | >100 km from downtown
Address: There are over 1 departure pier for the cruise, please see the product information for details.
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-3 hours
Highlights:
Whale migration viewing: May-November
Capture whales with advanced tech
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Walk to Pier 6 and you will see the store. It is very convenient to scan the code to get the ticket.
You will most likely see whales, but whether you can see them clearly depends on luck. The two-hour boat ride is a bit dizzy, but it is worth it to enjoy the Sydney sea view along the way.
The trip takes 4 hours round trip, and we watch whales 4-5 times. The distance is probably more than 100 meters, but we can't get too close. There is definitely a chance, because this season is the long journey of Humpback whales from south to north, and there are more than one.
After leaving Sydney Harbor, the waves are very big. Those who have never been on a sea ship should take seasickness medicine💊. Children should find a way to buy it in advance or bring it from China.
Breakfast is OK. If you are seasick, eat less. Eating too much will make you vomit more easily.
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Warner Bros. Movie World
4.5
/5
1452 reviews
8.4
From £87.15
Based on 6,219 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +61-133386
Address: Pacific Mwy, Oxenford QLD 4210
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Experience Hollywood movie scenes
Batman & Superman thrilling coaster
Saved by 514 users733 positive reviews
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If you’re an adrenaline junkie like me, Warner Bros. Movie World is a dream! The Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster stole my heart—dark, thrilling, and packed with surprises that had me laughing and screaming all at once. The whole park blends movie magic with epic rides, making it the perfect spot for thrill-seekers and film fans alike. Arrive early, wear comfy shoes, and ride Scooby twice—it’s that good!
We took a taxi from Langting to Warner, it was very fast, it only took half an hour to get there, 60 dollars parked at the door, it was so comfortable, I watched the traffic for two hours (Figure 2)
There is FP, I didn’t know it at first, but later I thought about it and was too lazy to buy it, because my son and husband didn’t dare to play
When I went in, I saw all the roller coasters, foreigners are not fake, each one will scare you to death
Walk to the right first, there are many people taking pictures, I am not interested, I don’t know a few
Among all the characters, only Batman is charged, 💰25 dollars, but you can get printed photos for free, and the others just need to queue up. When you get the photos, you can buy a photo frame for 15 dollars. I think it’s a good deal, so I took it... I didn’t regret it and took a lot of photos
Almost all projects don’t have single rider, but whitewater rafting has it, otherwise it will really take more than half an hour. Fortunately, there is a typhoon in the Gold Coast these days, so it’s not very hot
In general, the park is very small, it takes about two hours to play after buying FP, and we played for a whole day if we went around
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SkyPoint Observation Deck
4.7
/5
1079 reviews
8.4
From £11.75
>100 km from downtown
Phone +61-7-55822700
Address: Level 77, q1 building/9 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Surfers Paradise
High-speed elevator & observation deck
Saved by 576 users743 positive reviews
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The view of the Gold Coast from the 77th floor is truly beautiful! It's just so crowded, like dumplings being dropped into a stream. I happened to see a rainbow, which is even more beautiful than what I could see. It's so big and round, and the reflections from the glass are amazing. If I were at the beach, it would have been even more beautiful.
The place was great. The view was great. It was very easy to use the tickets provided by Trip.com. We were just able to scan the QR code and enter the venue without any issues. Thank you.com for a great experience.
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
4.6
/5
1771 reviews
8.4
From £18.94
Based on 5,204 reviews
Darling Harbour | >100 km from downtown
Phone +61 2 9333 9200
Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
100-foot glass tunnel & marine life
Sharks swimming overhead in tunnel
Saved by 898 users934 positive reviews
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This place is value for money. We spent around 2 hours there and watched lots of marine animals. Although it’s not a big place, the arrangement inside is pretty good and every tourist has got chances to experience.
Works very well. Highly recommended for those who want to cover multiple activities within a day. It works as easy, just scanning the QR code at the tourist locations. Thank you.
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Gold Coast Sea World
4.6
/5
855 reviews
8.3
From £42.23
>100 km from downtown
Phone +61-133386
Address: Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Sharks & penguins & rare marine life
Dolphin & sea lion show
Saved by 338 users465 positive reviews
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Gold Coast Sea World is really good! There are all kinds of marine life that are dazzling, emperor penguins and polar bears are cute, and the performances of dolphins and seals are very exciting. There are also many exciting amusement facilities, suitable for the whole family to play together. In addition, the environment here is also very good, and the staff are enthusiastic. It is a great experience.
This trip to the Gold Coast was amazing! We first went to Currumbin Zoo and got up close to kangaroos and koalas. Seeing their cute appearance, my heart melted. Warner Bros. Movie World was full of surprises, with exciting roller coasters and wonderful performances, as if I was in a dream movie scene. Paradise Farm was full of fun, with wool shearing and sheep herding shows that made people laugh. There were also glowworm caves, with blue-green fluorescent lights flashing in the quiet darkness, like a dreamland. There was no shortage of delicious food, and you could find special snacks everywhere when you were tired. The whole experience was full, highly recommended!
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