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Popular Best Things to Do in Australia [2025]
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Sydney Opera House
4.7
/5
3681 reviews
9.8
From AU$ 67.33
Based on 25,325 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 Heritage Site | Theater | Architectural marvel
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The Sydney Opera House isn’t just an icon—it’s a masterpiece that takes your breath away up close. The soaring sails, crafted with impossible precision, glow at sunrise and dazzle under spotlights at night. Inside, the acoustics are as brilliant as the architecture, whether you catch a symphony or just take a tour. More than a photo op, it’s a living work of art—where every angle reveals new genius. Utterly unmissable.
The Sydney Opera House is avant-garde in shape, like a white sail anchored on the seashore, and is highly recognizable from a distance. Take a closer look and you will see that each roof is covered with delicate tiles, which glow in the sun. Take a walk along the Circular Quay to enjoy the sea view and the beauty of the building from different angles. Even if you don't enter the theater, just standing outside and feeling the artistic atmosphere is worth the ticket price.
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Taronga Zoo Sydney
4.7
/5
2219 reviews
9.7
From AU$ 45.50
>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: 100-yr-old zoo (69 acres) | Over 350 animal species | Overnight stay | Animal encounters & shows
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Taronga Zoo is located on a hillside, and the animals can overlook Sydney Harbour. It is a rare zoo that attracts the same scenery as the animals. The park is not small and the terrain is undulating, but the route is clear and suitable for slowly strolling. There are many types of animals, especially local koalas, kangaroos and platypus, and the children are particularly excited to see. You can also overlook the entire harbour by taking the cable car, and the scenery is unexpected.
The transportation is convenient, and it takes only 10 minutes to get there by ferry from the opera house. The area is small, but there are many animals. It is not very crowded on weekends, so it is suitable for casual strolling. The zoo by the sea, the giraffes with the sea background are quite unique.
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Puffing Billy Railway
4.7
/5
442 reviews
9.2
From AU$ 62.00
Based on 1,879 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: 110-yr-old steam railway | A journey back to the 1920s | Dandenong Ranges & forest views
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Puffing billy was an interesting experience in Melbourne! The first curve with nice view of the bridge was the best part but it gets quite repetitive after that.Good for a one-time visit, but lower your expectations for excitement.
Puffing Billy offers a charming steam train ride through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. With vintage carriages and stunning views, it's a relaxing and nostalgic experience perfect for families and nature lovers. A must-do near Melbourne!
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Blue Mountains National Park
4.7
/5
764 reviews
8.9
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
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Blue Mountain National Park is a natural wonder, the park releases gas to form blue mist, the three sister peaks, Ginolan caves and other magnificent landscapes, as well as rich Aboriginal cultural heritage. The four seasons here are different, and the gameplay is varied. It is suitable for hiking, viewing and taking the cable car. It can make people stay away from the hustle and bustle and feel the beauty of pure nature.
The scenery is beautiful, the three cable cars have their own style, the staff is very responsible for introducing the time point and the way of sightseeing, the one-way train 2H, the cartoon bus exit is the sightseeing bus point, change tickets, the restaurant has more people, it is best to stagger the peak of dining
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7
/5
1016 reviews
8.7
From AU$ 56.56
Based on 3,536 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
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Very good, the whole is not very big, there is a small train to sit in it for free, you can go through the entire zoo, there are many koalas in the koala park, especially cute, there are performances to see, the service staff inside are very good, very suitable for children to travel
Beautiful Sanctuary! you even get to see through the large windows of the hospital while they look after poorly animals! the shop is so cute & there’s a FREE hop on hop off train if you’re not a fan of walking all day
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Warner Bros. Movie World
4.5
/5
1428 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 117.20
Based on 6,199 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
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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 to Warner in Langting. It was very fast. It was half an hour. 60 knives were parked at the door. It was too comfortable. I saw the traffic for two hours (Figure 2). I didn’t know it at first. I didn’t bother to buy it after thinking about it. Because my son and husband didn’t dare to play in and see all the roller coasters. Foreigners are not full, you scared to death first to the right, many photo characters, I am not interested, do not know a few all characters only Batman to charge, 💰 25 knives, but you can get printed photos for free, other queues can be, when taking photos ➕ 15 knives can buy photo frames, I felt very cost-effective, so I took it... I didn’t leave a pity. I took a lot of photos. There were almost no projects. The rapids were brave. Otherwise, it was really more than half an hour. Fortunately, the Gold Coast has a typhoon these days. It is not particularly hot. Overall, the park is very small. It is estimated that the fp will be played in two hours. We had a day of fun.
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SkyPoint Observation Deck
4.7
/5
1020 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 24.71
Based on 1,512 reviews
>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
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Good location, overall good views but maybe not worth price just to get the lift up and down . Maybe if weather is better
Just opposite the hotel we stayed in, you can buy tickets on the spot. The elevator is very fast, you can overlook the whole Gold Coast panoramic view, there is a restaurant, you can order food and drink, eat while enjoying the scenery, and there are outdoor climbing activities to choose from. It is one of the must-check-in attractions on the Gold Coast.
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
4.6
/5
1731 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 39.00
Based on 5,178 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
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Very fun for fam but very busy on weekend my son very happy to see a lot fish and animal
Compared with the domestic aquarium, it feels a little smaller and there is no dolphin sea lion performance. You can see sharks, salmon, etc., which is very friendly to children. There are designs for children to move forward in the railings, so that you can see all kinds of fish swimming through the glass more closely.
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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise
4.5
/5
50 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 80.44
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
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A particularly happy trip, I saw the place where the whale lives, I was really happy, next time, I must go. This is worth the money, and several friends said that they must come again next year.
I really saw several whales jumping out of the sea. The first experience of life was too shocking and unforgettable. The equipment can be not strong, and the whales are not clearly photographed, but you can see clearly enough with glasses. It is recommended not to buy the photo. Only one is still expensive. Although it is clear, it is still too expensive. Behind it is a photo bought by 25 knives.
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Gold Coast Sea World
4.6
/5
825 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 189.00
Based on 6,193 reviews
>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
Verified User Reviews
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!
I went to a Warner movie and Sea World. Overall, Sea World is more cost-effective. You can get close to many small animals. I saw fairy penguins, polar bears, and emperor penguins. Warner's is quite boring.
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