Give the route as much attention as the sights. A trip to Australia can involve cities, coastlines and very different landscapes, but adding stops changes how much time remains to enjoy them. Start with our Australia guide, choose a manageable part of the country and work outward from the experiences that matter most to you.
Start with the available guide
Australia
The starting point for the region
Explore the country overview, shortlist the regions you want to see and decide which journeys fit the time you have. Build the accommodation plan around that route.
Browse all Australia & Pacific guides
Choose a country for the wider picture, or open a city, island or regional guide for a more focused starting point.
This regional directory currently features our Australia guide. For other Pacific destinations, browse the wider Travel Guides hub to check the available coverage before planning a route around a particular place.
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Find the right trip for you
These are editorial starting points, rather than rankings or fixed itineraries. Use the linked destination guides to narrow your choice.
| Your priority | Where to start | First planning decision |
|---|---|---|
| A city-led visit | Australia guide: choose your principal city base | Stay close to the experiences you intend to prioritise. |
| A coastal journey | Australia guide: shortlist a coastal region | Compare the actual journey between overnight stops. |
| Nature and a wider route | Australia guide: choose one main region first | Check access, distances and any additional transport. |
Turn your shortlist into a route
A broad country overview helps you choose a direction; a route map helps you decide what to leave out. Compare a trip with fewer, longer stays against one with several short stops. If you want a self-drive journey, use Tourism Australia's route ideas as a starting point and check the conditions and timing for your actual journey.
Planning reference: Tourism Australia self-drive itineraries. Check the destination-specific information again for your dates.
- Choose the region and main experiences before adding extra stops.
- Compare travel between bases with the time you want on the ground.
- Check local weather, entry requirements and practical transport arrangements before booking.
Australia & Pacific planning questions
Does this page include every Pacific destination?
No. It is a directory of the guides currently featured here, with Australia as the available starting point. The wider Travel Guides hub lists our other destination coverage.
How do I avoid an overpacked Australia itinerary?
Choose your principal region, map the journeys and compare the trip with one fewer stop. Keep a place only if you still have enough time there after the travel involved.
Plan your next step
Once you have chosen a destination, open its guide for the detailed trip plan. Compare places to stay, use our travel tips for practical preparation, or browse planning tools to organise the journey.