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1. Sydney ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sydney
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2. Gold Coast ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Gold Coast
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3. Melbourne

Melbourne
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4. Cairns

Cairns
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5. Adelaide

Adelaide
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6. Mudgee

Mudgee
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7. Broome

Broome
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8. Byron Bay

Byron Bay
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9. Canberra

Canberra
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10. Darwin

Darwin
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11. Fraser Island

Romantic Islands
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12. Brisbane

Brisbane
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13. Great Otway National Park

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Great Otway National Park
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14. Hobart

Category: Museums & Culture
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15. Kakadu National Park

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Kakadu National Park
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16. Kangaroo Island

Romantic Islands
Kangaroo Island
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17. Kuranda

Kuranda
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18. Margaret River

Category: Activities
Margaret River
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19. Perth

Perth
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20. Phillip Island

Romantic Islands
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21. Port Douglas

Port Douglas
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22. Royal National Park

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Royal National Park
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23. Townsville

Townsville
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24. Uluru-Kata National Park

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Uluru-Kata National Park
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25. Whitsunday Islands

Romantic Islands
Whitsunday Islands
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Australia – the only country in the world that is also a continent – sparkles like a rare jewel between the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. This wild and beautiful country bursts with surprises that will mesmerize travelers, beginning with the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns. A kaleidoscope of color, Australia’s endangered iconic seascape begs to be seen. The pristine tropical rainforest of Queensland’s Gold Coast Hinterland; the hip coastal cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth; and the arid mountains and savannahs of Australia’s red sand outback all vie for the traveler’s attention.

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