About Australia (for tourists)

Provides information about Australian history, from the Aboriginal Dreamtime to British settlement, our convict history and the birth of a modern, multicultural nation.

http://www.australia.com/about/AboutAustralia.aspx?

Adelaide (South Australia)

An official site of the South Australian Tourist Commission.

http://www.southaustralia.com/regions/adelaide-city.aspx

Australia's world heritage list

Index page for Australian properties on the World Heritage List. This site has a map of the properties and provides links to further information.

http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/places/world/index.html

Australia.com

Australia.com is the official tourism site of Tourism Australia, the organisation responsible for international and domestic marketing. It includes links to information about Australia, how to plan your trip, vacations and deals available, places to go, things to do and a festivals and events finder.

http://www.australia.com/

Brisbane (official tourism site)

Links to the official tourism website of Tourism Queensland. Information on the Brisbane region, accommodation, travel deals and Queensland holidays.

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/brisbane/places-to-visit/brisbane-region/

Darwin (Northern Territory)

Darwin - the city- the official tourism website of the Northern Territory Tourist Commission.

http://www.travelnt.com/regions/darwin/region_darwin.htm

Discover Tasmania

The official tourism website of Tourism Tasmania. Interactive travel planner and information on events accommodation and visitor attractions in Hobart and all over Tasmania.

http://www.discovertasmania.com.au/

Experience Perth (WA)

Experience Perth. Official tourism website of Tourism Western Australia.

http://www.experienceperth.com/

Hobart and surrounds

Your holiday planning guide to Hobart's accommodation, shopping, food, wine, dining, attractions, galleries, health and beauty and local information.

http://brochures.discovertasmania.com/hobart_and_surrounds/Index.aspx

Melbourne (Victoria)

Melbourne is a city of world-class events, food and wine, and a fabulous arts scene. Enjoy fantastic shopping and nightlife, renowned dining and a non-stop program of festivals. Official tourism website of Tourism Victoria.

http://www.visitmelbourne.com/

National Heritage List

Australia's national heritage comprises exceptional natural and cultural places which help give Australia its national identity. This site has a map of places and provides links to further information.

http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/places/national/index.html

Overseas driver licences

Austroads page containing information for overseas drivers driving in Australia while on holidays. Visiting drivers must carry their valid overseas licence with them at all times while driving in Australia.

http://austroads.com.au/driver-licences/overseas-driver-licences

Queensland holidays

The official tourism website of Tourism Queensland. Including Queensland accommodation, tours, events and information.

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/

Reciprocal health care agreements

Reciprocal health care agreements give Australian residents cover for the cost of medical treatment when travelling in some countries. They also give visitors from these countries some health services and subsidised medicines while visiting Australia.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Medicare/reciprocal-health-care-agreements

SmartGate

SmartGate gives some travellers arriving into Australia's international airports the option to self-process through passport control. It uses the data in the ePassport and face recognition technology to perform the customs and immigration checks that are usually conducted by a Customs and Border Protection officer. SmartGate can be used by Australian and New Zealand ePassport holders, aged 18 or over. It will be gradually opened to other nationalities that have ePassports.

http://australia.gov.au/service/smartgate

South Australia

The official site of the South Australian Tourist Commission. Everything you need to know about holidays in South Australia. Discover the secrets of South Australia.

http://www.southaustralia.com/

Sydney (NSW)

See Sydney. Official tourism website of Tourism New South Wales

http://www.sydney.com/

Territories of Australia

This index page links to the Australian territories information. Territories include Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Coral Sea islands, Jervis Bay and Norfolk Island.

http://www.regional.gov.au/territories/

Visit Canberra

Canberra, your national capital is home to the Australian story. Discover unexpected delights, things to see and do, accommodation, events and attractions. Official tourism website of Australian Capital Territory.

http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/

Visit New South Wales

Official website of Tourism New South Wales. Complete official tourism resource for Sydney and New South Wales holidays offering hotel accommodation, travel, maps, tours and attractions.

http://www.visitnsw.com.au/

Visit Victoria

The official tourism website of Tourism Victoria. Find out about destinations, accommodation, festivals and events, attractions and touring routes in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This site also provides accommodation information and booking services.

http://www.visitvictoria.com/

Welcome to the Northern Territory

The official tourism website of the Northern Territory Tourist Commission. Everything you need to know about traveling to and around Australia's Northern Territory.

http://www.travelnt.com/

Welcome to Western Australia

The official tourism website of Tourism Western Australia. Information on travel, tourism, accommodation, events and everything you need to plan your holiday or vacation to Western Australia.

http://www.westernaustralia.com/