Cities to Visit When Traveling to Australia (Part One)

If you are planning to travel to Australia, and you want to plan your itinerary, you are in the right place. Today, we have made for you a selection of cities in Australia from which you can choose what to visit according to your interests. The country is full of beaches, diverse landscapes and ecosystems, natural entertainment and people accustomed to visitors, which makes traveling to Australia a pleasant and welcoming encounter.

These lands have been inhabited for almost forty-six thousand years by the Australian Aborigines. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, explorers and settlers from Europe began to arrive in this territory. After their settlement, the Aborigines were almost entirely exterminated. Today, what we know as Australia is the sixth largest country in the world in terms of territory and has about 22 million inhabitants. The currency used is the Australian dollar and the language spoken is English. So eager to learn more! Enjoy your discovery!

1. Sydney

Sydney is one of the most recognized cities in Australia. Founded in 1788, it is the largest and most populous city not only in Australia, but also in Oceania. The city is located in the southeast of Australia in the large Sydney Harbour. The city is dominated by the famous Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and its many beaches. In the metropolitan area there are some national parks with rivers and other bays.

Sydney is not only big for the country or the continent, but it is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. One of the most attractive aspects of this place is the harmony between large contemporary structures and natural spaces in very good condition. If you are going to visit the Opera House, don’t forget your photo, or book a ticket to visit the interior of the auditorium.

2. Melbourne

Among the cities of Australia, Melbourne is known to be one of the most Europeanized. This city has won the title of the most livable city in the world for several years in a row. This may be due to the fact that the people of Melbourne enjoy a high quality of life, in addition to a multicultural environment. Walking and enjoying the streets of Melbourne is one of the reasons to visit the city. Architecturally, they combine the Victorian and the contemporary. In the atmosphere, there is no shortage of music and urban art.

If you go to Melbourne, you must follow the Great Ocean Road, the 243 kilometer road that runs along the ocean and offers magnificent views. In the city, you can visit the Botanical Gardens, in the center of the city, or the St Kilda beach with its mini-penguins. Among the museums, we can’t fail to recommend the National Design Centre or the National Gallery of Victoria. In the field of culture and entertainment, you have the only audiovisual museum: ACMI or Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

3. Perth

Perth is one of the most remote cities in Australia from the big cities like Sydney or Melbourne. Perth is known for the wonderful nature that surrounds it and for its beaches perfect for kitesurfing or windsurfing. In the “city of sunshine”, the inhabitants have a traditional Australian way of life: calm and clean air. Perth is home to the world’s largest park: Kings Park.

In addition to being the largest, this park offers one of the best panoramic views of the city. The Swan River is recommended for its scenic beauty that contrasts with the city’s skyline. Perth is also a very cultural city, for example, the Northbridge area always has entertainment offerings for locals and visitors. Near Perth is Rottnest Island, with uncrowded beaches, perfect for snorkeling or diving.

Those are the three must-sees cities of Australia but also the most known. If you want to know more cities, come back to check out the second part of this article. When are you planning to travel to Australia? Share with us your travel plans in the comments below.