Australia

New South Wales is one of the few places on earth that can honestly claim to have something for everyone. Gorgeous peaks covered in flower blossoms snuggle up to pristine beaches, which in turn...

The Indian Pacific line, run by Rail Australia, is the only transcontinental train line in Australia. There are over 4,000 km of track, running from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. Take a trip on...

The Ghan train travels from Adelaide, on the southern coast of Australia to Darwin, a great northern city. Operated by Rail Australia, the 2,900 km trek is popular among travelers looking for...

The Overland, operated by Rail Australia, runs from Melbourne to Adelaide three times per week. This convenient line has connections to the Indian Pacific in Adelaide and to the Ghan in the...

With more than 1.1 million residents, Adelaide is the most populous city in South Australia. Now the capitol of the South Australia region, the city has a fascinating history reaching back to its...

Australia is home to kangaroos, koalas and crocodiles. But it's also a place of history and culture, with an incredible landscape. Settled over 60,000 years ago by ancient aboriginal tribes,...

The third largest city in Australia, Brisbane has a robust population of over two million residents. Founded in 1824 as a penal colony, Brisbane has evolved into a cosmopolitan city with a...

The capitol of the island of Tasmania, Hobart has a robust population of over 200,000 residents. The original inhabitants of the area, the Mouheener tribe, were forced out when the British set up...

Located on the Swan River, Perth is the capitol of Western Australia. Due to its extreme location, Perth is one of the most isolated capitols in the world. It is believed that the area was...

One of the best-known states in Australia, Queensland is known for having an unusually high number of World Heritage sites. The most famous of these sites, the Great Barrier Reef, is one of the...

South Australia is a large state with a diverse landscape. Most of its residents choose to make their homes in the southern part of the region due to its pastoral scenery and pleasant climate....

Located in New South Wales, Sydney is home to the famed Sydney Opera House, which rises majestically out of the harbor. Over four million people live here, making this the most populous city in...

Although Tasmania is the smallest state in Australia, don't let its size fool you. The many attractions in this area would take well over a month to experience. From the cosmopolitan city of...

Bordered by New South Wales and South Australia, Victoria is a triangle-shaped state best known for its capital, Melbourne. While most visitors never venture outside the Melbourne city limits,...

The largest state in Australia, taking up a third of the continent, Western Australia is renowned for its rugged landscapes and blue waters. While the area is one of the most beautiful in the...