40 Epic Things To Do In Australia

I love Australia with all my heart, it's home to endless adventures and with such diverse landscapes there really is something for everyone. Whether it's a BBQ on the beach, hiking the endless national parks, surfing the waves or wildlife spotting in the rainforest you will have the time of your life travelling in Australia.

If you are headed down under any time soon allow this list of 40 epic things to do in Australia to inspire your own adventure.

  1. Sail around the Whitsunday Islands.

  2. Snorkel/scuba dive in the Ningaloo Reef.

  3. Visit the Bay of Fires, Tasmania 

  4. Sleep under the stars in the outback

  5. Head to Karijini National Park and hike to the Spa Pool.

  6. Go on a coffee crawl in Melbourne

  7. Go wildlife spotting in the Daintree Rainforest

  8. Kayak through Katherine Gorge

  9. Take a ride on Kuranda Railway

  10. Be brave and skydive in Airlie Beach

  11. Hike around the Blue Mountains

  12. Get the best views over Brisbane at Mount Coot-Tha

  13. Do a 4WD tour on Fraser Island

  14. Explore the Grampians National Park

  15. Take a quokka selfie on a day out at Rottnest Island

  16. Soak up some rays at Bondi Beach

  17. Visit Australia’s largest national park, Kakadu National Park

  18. Do a wine tour in the Yarra Valley

  19. Road trip along the Great Ocean Road

  20. Complete the King’s Canyon Rim Walk

  21. Catch some waves in Byron Bay

  22. Get out your snorkel for the Great Barrier Reef

  23. Hop on the ferry over to Kangaroo Island from Adelaide

  24. Take a scenic walk around Cradle Mountain in Tasmania

  25. See Nature’s Window in Kalbarri National Park

  26. Discover the shipwreck at Morton Island

  27. Catch sunset or sunrise over Uluru

  28. Have a picnic in Kings Park and then stroll around the Botanical Gardens in Perth

  29. Visit Coober Pedy, the underground town

  30. Chase waterfalls in Atherton Tablelands

  31. See the dramatic canyons in the Kimberlys

  32. See a koala and kangaroo in the wild

  33. Take a street art tour in Melbourne

  34. Visit the natural rock formation of Wave Rock in Western Auz

  35. Explore the beaches and spot whales at Jervis Bay

  36. Wander around Dorrigo National Park

  37. Watch the sunset at Cable Beach, Broome

  38. Road trip through Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park

  39. Kick back and relax in the coastal town of Noosa Heads

  40. Watch the NYE fireworks in Sydney Harbour

The list of things to discover and do in Australia is never-ending. Let me know what you favourite thing about Australia is in the comments below.


Hattie Conroy

I share my travel stories, guides, and itineraries from destinations worldwide to help you plan your next adventure.

https://whereintheworldishattie.com
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