Australian Cities & Towns
Adelaide The capital city of South Australia, Adelaide is set beside the River Torrens with the Adelaide Hills on one side and the waters of Gulf St Vincent on the other. Adelaide is renown for its good food and wine and the National Wine Centre in the city is a great place to start. It hosts major events including the Adelaide Cup Carnival, Clipsal 500 Adelaide, the Adelaide Fringe and the Royal Adelaide Show. A Mediterranean climate, clean air and heritage buildings lends to the perfect lifestyle for both tourists and visitors alike. |
Ballarat Ballarat is the home of the Eureka Stockade. A history of gold mining has given Ballarat it's rich architectural splendour. Some streets look just as the would a century ago. Ballarat displays it's rich history through the Eureka Stockade display, Sovereign Hill and the Gold Museum. A Rural city Ballarat offers modern amenities including movie theatre, restaurants and Major retailers. Ballarat is also famous for it's Begonia Festival held every March Labour Day on the banks of Lake Wendouree. |
Bendigo Bendigo is a thriving rural city around an hour and a half from Victoria's capital. Originally a mining community, Bendigo has built upon it's gold heritage to offer a beautiful rural city with magnificent heritage buildings, european tree lined streets and shady parks. The city always seems to be improving itself and Bendigo has now beautified the city especially with the removal of powerlines. Bendigo has the major shopping chains, a lake and a Chinatown region. |
Brisbane Brisbane is Queensland's capital city. Brisbane offers a warm sub tropical climate perfect for enjoying the excellent dining and theatres on offer. Brisbane hosts major events including the Brisbane Big City Festival, Brisbane Blues Festival,and the Brisbane Fine Wine Festival. Sticky hot summer nights to warm winter days, if you love the sunshine you will love Brisbane. Cheaper fuel and health, a booming economy, thriving agriculture, healthy lifestyle, no wonder more and more people are making the move to Brisbane. |
Bundaberg Bundaberg is located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. Bundaberg is only a short drive from beaches, national parks and the Great Barrier Reef. With a population tipping 50,000 Bundaberg offers all the necessary trimmings including theatres, restaurants, accommodation and shopping. Bundaberg is around a 4 hour drive from Queensland's capital and only an hour by plane. |
Cairns Cairns is situated in Tropical North Queensland and is a major draw card for both domestic and international tourism. Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef with diving and snorkeling trips going everyday. The Cairns Esplanade is has an oceanfront promenade, saltwater swimming lagoon and the beach. Attractions in Cairns include Flecker Botanic Gardens, the Reef Casino and the Cairns Regional Gallery. A short drive will take you to Wet Tropics Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef and the Outback. |
Canberra Canberra is the political capital for federal politics as well as being the capital city of the Australian Capital Territory (see, even the state lets you know it's the capital). A very cool climate due to the altitude always carry a jacket and a brelly just in case. Canberra hosts major events including the Canberra Balloon Fiesta, Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival, Miss Australia and the Rally of Canberra. Situated between Victoria and New South Wales and around a 150 km's from the coast, Canberra is the perfect inland city destination. |
Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour is located about halfway between the New South Wales and Queensland capitals. Home of the Big Banana, Coffs Harbour is a very popular coastal resort town. Being a coastal town Coffs Harbour has plenty of sandy beaches to enjoy, restaurants and attractions both natural and man made. Coffs Harbour is renown Australia wide as a major tourist attraction. |
Darwin Darwin is the only tropical capital city in Australia. It is the capital of the Northern Territory. The tropical climate has attracted people of many, many nations with 70 different ethnic backgrounds. This makes Darwin an attraction for tourists by offering so many distinct festivals and events. Darwin hosts major events including the Chinese New year Celebrations, Central Australia Expo, and the Katherine Music Muster. Situated at the top end of Australia, Darwin has plenty to offer. |
Daylesford Daylesford is the Spa Capital of Australia. Over 70% of Victoria's mineral water is in this location. Located in Spa Country in Central Victoria, Daylesford is a mecca for those wanting to partake of the waters. Reputed to have more massage therapists per capita than anywhere in Australia, Daylesford and it's sister town Hepburn Springs cater mostly for those needing Rest and Relaxation. Daylesford is surrounded by Wombat Forest around an hour and a half from the capital city. Festivals are run throughout the year. |
Geelong The second largest city in Victoria, Geelong overlooks the the beautiful Corio Bay. Geelong is the Gateway to the Surfcoast with great coastal destinations including Ocean Grove, Torquay, Lorne, Queenscliff and Portarlington. Geelong is a sprawling city offering several shopping centres, theatres, movies and many restaurants. Geelong has several safe local beaches including Eastern Beach, a large shark proof enclosure close to the city CBD. The foreshore and city redevelopment has made Geelong a much sought after destination and lifestyle. |
Gold Coast The Gold Coast has been Queensland's jewel for decades providing an exciting destination perfect for tourists both local and from overseas. The Gold Coast offers endless beaches (over 70 kilometres) spanning several key destinations including Surfers Paradise, Rainbow Bay, Coolangatta, Currumbin, Burleigh Heads, Broad Beach and Main Beach. Each Gold Coast destination offers the best in accommodation, restaurants and attractions. The Gold Coast boasts some of the best weather in Australia with sunshine and above 20 degree temps most of the year. |
Hervey Bay Hervey Bay is famous for having the best hump back whale viewing in the world. Approximately 300 kilometres north of Queensland's capital, Hervey Bay offers around 14 kilometres of safe, sandy beaches and the world hritage listed Fraser Island. Hervey Bay has a population of approximately 52,000 and is one of the fastest growing areas in Australia. The climate is sub tropical and combined with the resort amenities on offer Hervey Bay is a very popular destination. |
Hobart The second oldest city in Australia and Tasmania's capital city Hobart is set on the waters edge on the Derwent Estuary. Historically beautiful with sandstone buildings in pristine condition, Hobart is one of the tourism treasures in Australia. Hobart hosts major events including Royal Hobart Wine Festival, the Sydney to Hobart, and the Tasmanian Fruit Festival. Australia's coldest climate offers some of the hottest spots to tour. Hobart has superb fresh food, great wine and distilleries you can sit down and try the fare. |
Ipswich Ipswich is in the south east of Queensland, a mere 40 minutes drive from the capital city. Covering an area around 1200 kilometres and with a population over 120,000 Ipswich has plenty to offer. Attractions include the Ipswich Art Gallery, the Workshops Rail Museum, 500 parks, wineries, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and shopping centres. Local festivals and events are the Queensland Open Golf Championships, Ipswich Cup - the city's annual major horse race, drag racing's finest at the Winternationals held at Willowbank Raceway, Queensland 400 V8 supercars at Queensland Raceway, Ipswich Festival and Ipswich Show. |
Launceston Launceston is the northern region centre of Tasmania. Ferrys to Tasmania arrive in Launceston which makes it the main approach from mainland Australia. Launceston has an airport, ferry port, and many natural attractions. Launceston festivals are Festivale, Launceston Cup, Evandale Village Fair, and Ten Days on the Island. |
Mackay Over 78,000 people live in Mackay situated at the mouth of the Pioneer River, 400 kilometres north of the Tropic of Capricorn. Close to mining areas and with a beach lifestyle Mackay is popular for both visitors and those wanting to stay permantly. Mackay offers many island destinations, heritage walks, local attractions, shopping and restaurants. |
Maitland Maitland is situated in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Maitland has a population greater than 60,000 and offers great dining and accommodation. A fertile area with a high rainfall Maitland is an excellent food producing region. Heritage buildings line the streets and there is plenty of shopping and pampering. If you really want to see Maitland take a Tiger Moth flight over the region. |
Melbourne Melbourne is Victoria's capital city, the second largest city in Australia. Melbourne has always been considered the cultural and financial hub of Australia. It hosts major events including the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Formula One Racing, the Melbourne International Arts Festival and the Melbourne Fringe Festival. From hot summer nights to windy autumn days, this is the place to be. Some of the best shopping, theatre and restaurants around all within a brisk walk. Victoria is also known as the Garden State and the best parks and gardens abound in Melbourne. |
Newcastle Newcastle is around 160 kilometres from the capital of New South Wales the Hunter Region and bordered by a coastline with beaches. Newcastle is Australia's sixth largest city with a population over 250,000. Being a major exporter of coal has helped Newcastle to be a prosperous city. Newcastle in recent years has aimed at the tourist market and made significant inroads. Contrary to fears of economic collapse after the steel mill drastically reduced production, Newcastle has found new industries to protect and improve its economy. |
Perth Western Australia's capital city, Perth offers historical buildings, city parklands, beaches stretching from Cottesloe Beach up the coast towards Lancelin. Perth offers a warm climate and is renown for its coastal feel and the Swan River. A place to enjoy water sports, fishing and swimming. Perth hosts major events including the Perth Royal Show, Red Bull Air Race and Festival, the Perth International Arts Festival and the Perth Wildflower Festival. With one of the fastest growing economies in Australia, a booming mining industry and real estate pricing, Perth is not only popular to visit but many people decide to stay. |
Port Douglas Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland is a major draw card for domestic and international tourists. Port Douglas is a sophisticated destination offering up market accommodation and restaurants. If you want a luxury tropical holiday, Port Douglas is the place. Daily trips are on offer to the Great Barrier Reef for diving, snorkeling and viewing. Destinations within easy reach of Port Douglas are the Wet Tropics, the Daintree and Cape Tribulation. The seafood is spectacular, the views amazing and the weather warm. Go Port Douglas. |
Rockhampton Rockhampton lies just above the Tropic of Capricorn, and is a gateway to the Capricorn Coast and the Outback. Rockhampton is situated on Queensland's Fitzroy river and is around 40 kilometres inland from the Capricorn Coast beaches. It is surrounded by the Berserker Ranges and Mount Archer. Rockhampton offers a tropical climate resplendent with many Queenslander style homes. Originally founded on gold excavations Rockhampton now rides on the back of beef cattle, providing the main income for it's economy. |
Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast begins at Caloundra, just one hour's drive from the capital and extends to Cooloola, the gateway to Fraser Island. The Sunshine Coast covers over 100 kilometres of Queensland beaches and the hinterlands including the Glass House Mountains, Blackall Range, Noosa Hinterland and the Mary Valley. The Sunshine Coast covers townships such as Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum Beach, Noosa and Rainbow Beach. A warm, friendly region it's not called the Sunshine Coast for nothing. |
Sydney Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and the largest city in Australia. Sydney is world renown and is a major destination for tourists both domestic and international. It hosts major events including the Sydney Festival, Spring Racing Carnival, the Gay Mardi Gras, a huge New Years Eve celebration and the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Most theatre productions start in Sydney, the restaurants are of an international standard and the city never stops. You can walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, body surf at Bondi Beach or enjoy the exceptional nightlife. |
Toowoomba Toowoomba is 700 metres above sea level, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. It is around an hour and a half from Queensland's capital. Toowoomba is Queensland's largest inland city, known as the Garden City. Toowoomba festivals and events include The Royal Toowoomba Show, The Carnival of Flowers, The Toowoomba Cup, Australian Gospel Music Festiva , Farmfest, and AgShow. |
Townsville Townsville has a population of around 160,000 and is Australia's largest tropical city. Townsville won't disappoint tourists with around 320 days of sunshine a year. In Townsville you're not far from the outback, the tropics or the Great Barrier Reef. A city the size of Townsville offers all the trimmings you would expect including good restaurants, accommodation, theatres and entertainment. |
Tweed Heads Tweed Heads although in New South Wales (on the border) is nearly always associated with the Gold Coast due to proximity. It is named Tweed Heads because it is at the head of the Tweed River. A very popular destination for retirees, Tweed Heads is also a very popular holiday destination. Tweed Heads is popular for beach goers, fishing and holidays in the sun. |
Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga is New South Wales' largest inland city, the capital of the Riverina on the Murrumbidgee River. Wagga Wagga has a population of over 55,000 residents and is very well known for the many top sports people it has produced. Wagga Wagga provides the administration for the Riverina region. All the major shopping brands are open in Wagga Wagga, there are good restaurants and it's a great base to explore the Riverina. |
Wollongong Wollongong is the third largest city in New South Wales with a population of over 250,000 people. It is only around 80 kilometres south of the capital. Wollongong has a mild, sunny coastal climate with most rainfall occuring betwen February and June. This is the place to fish, swim, mountain climb, bike ride or laze about. From mountain backgrounds to beuatiful beaches Wollongong has it all. Considered an industrial city Wollongong offers a very good lifestyle and a worthy holiday destination. |