Cities and Towns - Australia
Information on various Australian cities and towns includes sightseeing suggestions and other travel information.
Adelaide, South Australia
A look at one of Australia's totally planned cities
A look at one of Australia's totally planned cities
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
A visit to Australia's Red Centre and a town called Alice
A visit to Australia's Red Centre and a town called Alice
Balingup, Western Australia
Balingup lies along Western Australia's South Western Highway roughly equidistant from Perth, the state capital, and Albany on the southern coast.
Balingup lies along Western Australia's South Western Highway roughly equidistant from Perth, the state capital, and Albany on the southern coast.
Ballarat, Victoria
Ballarat, Victoria, the city with a gold-rush past, is the state's largest inland city.
Ballarat, Victoria, the city with a gold-rush past, is the state's largest inland city.
Bellingen, New South Wales
An idyllic Australian country town on the banks of a river, home to artists and crafstmen and people seeking an alternative lifestyle, Bellingen is the film location for the new Australian movie "Eucalyptus" with Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman.
An idyllic Australian country town on the banks of a river, home to artists and crafstmen and people seeking an alternative lifestyle, Bellingen is the film location for the new Australian movie "Eucalyptus" with Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman.
Bermagui, New South Wales
Bermagui on the New South Wales Sapphire Coast is a fishing village where American writer and fisherman Zane Grey stayed in the 1930s.
Bermagui on the New South Wales Sapphire Coast is a fishing village where American writer and fisherman Zane Grey stayed in the 1930s.
Bowen, Queensland
Close to Queensland's Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday resort islands, the seaside town of Bowen is a place for lazy beach holidays with a spot of snorkeling and scuba diving and barbecues in the park.
Close to Queensland's Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday resort islands, the seaside town of Bowen is a place for lazy beach holidays with a spot of snorkeling and scuba diving and barbecues in the park.
Brisbane, Queensland
A close look at Australia's third largest city. What to see, what to do
A close look at Australia's third largest city. What to see, what to do
Broome, Western Australia
It's not the nearest place to go but with regular two-and-half-hour flights from Perth, the coastal pearling town of Broome is hardly inaccessible now and has become a year-round holiday drawcard.
It's not the nearest place to go but with regular two-and-half-hour flights from Perth, the coastal pearling town of Broome is hardly inaccessible now and has become a year-round holiday drawcard.
Byron Bay, New South Wales
A popular destination on the New South Wales North Coast - closer to the Queensland border than it is to the NSW capital, Sydney - Byron Bay is a magnet for visitors following the sun, particularly in winter, and for those intrigued by a culture that mixes fun, surfing and a laid-back alternative lifestyle with a more traditional, country existence.
A popular destination on the New South Wales North Coast - closer to the Queensland border than it is to the NSW capital, Sydney - Byron Bay is a magnet for visitors following the sun, particularly in winter, and for those intrigued by a culture that mixes fun, surfing and a laid-back alternative lifestyle with a more traditional, country existence.
Cairns, Queensland
Escape the Aussie winter and travel north. But beware the box jellyfish and the crocs
Escape the Aussie winter and travel north. But beware the box jellyfish and the crocs
Canberra. Australian Capital Territory
You could go in circles in Australia's capital city -- but then that's half the fun
You could go in circles in Australia's capital city -- but then that's half the fun
Coober Pedy, South Australia
Opal mining town in the South Australian Outback.
Opal mining town in the South Australian Outback.
Cranbourne, Victoria
Less than 50 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, Cranbourne is the site of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and other local attractions.
Less than 50 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, Cranbourne is the site of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and other local attractions.
Darwin, Northern Territory
A look at Australia's northernmost capital city, jump-off point to Kakadu
A look at Australia's northernmost capital city, jump-off point to Kakadu
Devonport, Tasmania
Home port of Spirit of Tasmania ferries. Across Bass Strait from Melbourne
Home port of Spirit of Tasmania ferries. Across Bass Strait from Melbourne
Eden, New South Wales
The old whaling community of Eden on the New South Wales South Coast is a fisherman's paradise.
The old whaling community of Eden on the New South Wales South Coast is a fisherman's paradise.
The Entrance, New South Wales
The Entrance on the New South Wales Central Coast is an hour to two hours by car from Sydney and is quite a typical seaside Australian town where you can go for long walks, fish, surf, cruise the lake, or simply laze away the time.
The Entrance on the New South Wales Central Coast is an hour to two hours by car from Sydney and is quite a typical seaside Australian town where you can go for long walks, fish, surf, cruise the lake, or simply laze away the time.
Fremantle, Western Australia
Perth's seaport at the mouth of the Swan River.
Perth's seaport at the mouth of the Swan River.
Gundagai, New South Wales
The New South Wales town of Gundagai lies along the Hume Highway about 390 kilometres southwest of Sydney between the towns of Yass and Holbrook. It's a town made famous by folklore and song.
The New South Wales town of Gundagai lies along the Hume Highway about 390 kilometres southwest of Sydney between the towns of Yass and Holbrook. It's a town made famous by folklore and song.
Gympie, Queensland
Gympie, off the Bruce Highway in Queensland and 166 kilometres north of Brisbane, is the centre of Queensland's Mary River Valley agricultural district.
Gympie, off the Bruce Highway in Queensland and 166 kilometres north of Brisbane, is the centre of Queensland's Mary River Valley agricultural district.
Hobart, Tasmania
This southern capital city is not only a gateway to Tasmania's many attractions but a unique destination in its own right as well
This southern capital city is not only a gateway to Tasmania's many attractions but a unique destination in its own right as well
Holbrook, New South Wales
Writer Bill Condon tells us of an interesting discovery, kilometres away from the sea, in southwestern New South Wales
Writer Bill Condon tells us of an interesting discovery, kilometres away from the sea, in southwestern New South Wales
Jindabyne, New South Wales
Jindabyne, about three hours' drive from Canberra, is the New South Wales town closest to the ski resorts of Thredbo and Perisher Blue in Australia's Snowy Mountains.
Jindabyne, about three hours' drive from Canberra, is the New South Wales town closest to the ski resorts of Thredbo and Perisher Blue in Australia's Snowy Mountains.
Kununurra, Western Australia
The Outback town of Kununurra in the Kimberley region of Western Australia is a place of many natural attractions and a film location for a movie directed by Baz Luhrmann.
The Outback town of Kununurra in the Kimberley region of Western Australia is a place of many natural attractions and a film location for a movie directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Launceston, Tasmania
Australia's third oldest city and a popular gateway to the heartland of Tasmania, including Cradle Mountain
Australia's third oldest city and a popular gateway to the heartland of Tasmania, including Cradle Mountain
Mackay, Queensland
The Queensland city of Mackay lies along the north Queensland coast halfway between Cairns and Brisbane and is a gateway to Eungella National Park, Finch Hatton Gorge and the Great Barrier Reef.
The Queensland city of Mackay lies along the north Queensland coast halfway between Cairns and Brisbane and is a gateway to Eungella National Park, Finch Hatton Gorge and the Great Barrier Reef.
Melbourne, Victoria
What to see, where to go. Take the free tram and stop where you will to see the sights
What to see, where to go. Take the free tram and stop where you will to see the sights
Mt Isa, Queensland
The Queensland mining town of Mt Isa, the western world's biggest silver and lead producer, lies south of the Gulf of Carpentaria and west of the coastal city of Townsville.
The Queensland mining town of Mt Isa, the western world's biggest silver and lead producer, lies south of the Gulf of Carpentaria and west of the coastal city of Townsville.
Murwillumbah, New South Wales
Picturesque town that spreads along the western bank of the Tweed River and up into the hills of the McPherson Ranges
Picturesque town that spreads along the western bank of the Tweed River and up into the hills of the McPherson Ranges
Narooma, New South Wales
Narooma on the New South Wales South Coast is a popular fishing destination for innumerable fishermen.
Narooma on the New South Wales South Coast is a popular fishing destination for innumerable fishermen.
Newcastle, New South Wales
The second largest city of New South Wales, Australia's Newcastle is hemmed in by the Hunter River in the north and the Pacific Ocean in the southeast
The second largest city of New South Wales, Australia's Newcastle is hemmed in by the Hunter River in the north and the Pacific Ocean in the southeast
Perth, Western Australia
Tour the Perth city centre, enjoy the Perth lifestyle
Tour the Perth city centre, enjoy the Perth lifestyle
Port Arthur, Tasmania
A look at Tasmania's convict settlement and its bloodied past
A look at Tasmania's convict settlement and its bloodied past
Port Macquarie, New South Wales
On the New South Wales North Coast, a holiday destination of particular attraction to lovers of water sports and leisure activities. Four and a half hours by road from Sydney.
On the New South Wales North Coast, a holiday destination of particular attraction to lovers of water sports and leisure activities. Four and a half hours by road from Sydney.
Richmond, Tasmania
Tasmania's historic Richmond town is a daytrip destination northeast of Hobart.
Tasmania's historic Richmond town is a daytrip destination northeast of Hobart.
St Helens, Tasmania
St Helens is the largest town on the eastern coast of Tasmania and is said to be the Australian birthplace of movie legend Merle Oberon.
St Helens is the largest town on the eastern coast of Tasmania and is said to be the Australian birthplace of movie legend Merle Oberon.
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Very much a tourist strip with endless golden beaches and skyscrapers jostling one another against the golden sky
Very much a tourist strip with endless golden beaches and skyscrapers jostling one another against the golden sky
Sydney, New South Wales
A way to discover the heart of Sydney -- in only a day, or maybe two. A walking tour
A way to discover the heart of Sydney -- in only a day, or maybe two. A walking tour
Tamworth, New South Wales
Tamworth hosts the Australian Country Music Golden Guitar Awards each year in January and is known as the country music capital of Australia.
Tamworth hosts the Australian Country Music Golden Guitar Awards each year in January and is known as the country music capital of Australia.
Townsville, Queensland
Considered the capital of the north Queensland region, Townsville, the state's fourth largest city, is some 1370 kilometres north of Brisbane. It is the departure point for Magnetic Island.
Considered the capital of the north Queensland region, Townsville, the state's fourth largest city, is some 1370 kilometres north of Brisbane. It is the departure point for Magnetic Island.
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Wagga Wagga is southwest of Sydney in the generally lush irrigated region of the Riverina along the Murrumbidgee River. It is 475 kilometres from Sydney, 240 kilometres from Canberra and 440 kilometres from Melbourne.
Wagga Wagga is southwest of Sydney in the generally lush irrigated region of the Riverina along the Murrumbidgee River. It is 475 kilometres from Sydney, 240 kilometres from Canberra and 440 kilometres from Melbourne.
Winton, Queensland
The Queensland town of Winton is made famous by being the birthplace of Qantas and Waltzing Matilda and for holding a biennial Outback Festival with many intriguing Outback competitions including the Dunny Derby.
The Queensland town of Winton is made famous by being the birthplace of Qantas and Waltzing Matilda and for holding a biennial Outback Festival with many intriguing Outback competitions including the Dunny Derby.
Wollongong, New South Wales
Third largest city in New South Wales, after Sydney and Newcastle. An hour's drive south of Sydney.
Third largest city in New South Wales, after Sydney and Newcastle. An hour's drive south of Sydney.
Yackandandah, Victoria
This charming historic town is the setting of the film Strange Bedfellows starring Paul Hogan, Michael Caton and Pete Postlethwaite. It's a town worth visiting in its own right.
This charming historic town is the setting of the film Strange Bedfellows starring Paul Hogan, Michael Caton and Pete Postlethwaite. It's a town worth visiting in its own right.
Kenilworth, Queensland
Community website and guide for Kenilworth in the Upper Mary Valley in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with details of accommodation, visitor attractions, services, local businesses, travel information.
Community website and guide for Kenilworth in the Upper Mary Valley in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with details of accommodation, visitor attractions, services, local businesses, travel information.