Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.

This easy-going capital of South Australia is your portal to every big outdoor adventure you could dream of. Trek the raw, rugged Outback in all its aboriginal glory. Hop over to Kangaroo Island, one of the best places in the world to view wildlife, hence the name. Then hit the wine trail with glass in hand! Adelaide is in the thick of the country’s finest vineyards. Don’t feel like venturing out? The city centre offers a wide array of excitement from architecture and art galleries to gourmet goodies. And if you happen to be in town during one of the many festivals, you don’t want to miss out. People come from all over the world to participate in the fun activities. So make sure you’re one of them!

As the capital of Tasmania, Hobart’s Colónial history is on display in the harbor town’s architecture. Visit Battery Point, Hobart’s main historical district — here, you’ll find narrow lanes and Colónial seafarers’ cottages dating back to the 1800s. Then, head to the waterfront to check out Salamanca Place, the city’s cultural hot spot: Peruse through the boutiques, cafes and restaurants that now occupy the neighborhood’s Georgian sandstone warehouses. Cruise to Hobart, Tasmania and explore Mount Wellington, the 1,271 meter-high basalt monolith that backdrops the city. It’s a 30-minute drive to the summit, and once you’re there, you can take in the panoramic views or stretch your legs with some bushwalking.

As the capital of Tasmania, Hobart’s Colónial history is on display in the harbor town’s architecture. Visit Battery Point, Hobart’s main historical district — here, you’ll find narrow lanes and Colónial seafarers’ cottages dating back to the 1800s. Then, head to the waterfront to check out Salamanca Place, the city’s cultural hot spot: Peruse through the boutiques, cafes and restaurants that now occupy the neighborhood’s Georgian sandstone warehouses. Cruise to Hobart, Tasmania and explore Mount Wellington, the 1,271 meter-high basalt monolith that backdrops the city. It’s a 30-minute drive to the summit, and once you’re there, you can take in the panoramic views or stretch your legs with some bushwalking.

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.