The Australia Travel Guide
A complete guide to Australia: 15 chapters, 51 articles, 16,012 words, written by travellers and backpackers on the ground - plus an archive of more than three thousand posts from the road.
The guide
Capital Cities
Each of the eight capitals, what it is like and why you would go.
- Canberra, ACT121 words
- Hobart, Tasmania125 words
- Adelaide, South Australia224 words
- Melbourne, Victoria119 words
- Darwin, Northern Territory130 words
- Brisbane, Queensland234 words
- Perth, Western Australia138 words
- Sydney, New South Wales114 words
Attractions
The natural wonders and the things worth the detour.
- Doing the Distinctions272 words
- Natural Wonders463 words
Islands
The famous ones and the ones worth the extra flight.
- Exotic Islands218 words
- Popular Islands1235 words
Geography
The shape of the country and the water around it.
- Oceans and Other Water Sources407 words
- Geography Basics211 words
Aboriginal Info
Dreamtime, the didgeridoo, and the issues as they stood.
- Didgeridoo115 words
- Dreamtime155 words
- Aboriginal Issues422 words
- Aboriginal Languages184 words
- Who are the Aboriginal People?195 words
Culture
Slang, strine, and what actually differs from home.
Food and Drink
What to eat, what to drink, and what to be brave about.
- Exotic Foods267 words
- Food and Alcohol Basics325 words
Sport
Cricket, rugby and Australian Rules, explained for visitors.
- Cricket223 words
- Rugby259 words
- Australian Rules Football296 words
Events and Festivals
The national holidays and what happens when.
- Rock Out!335 words
- National Holidays and Descriptions435 words
- Events and Festivals Basics332 words
Logistics
Visas, quarantine, getting there and getting around.
- Top Australia Links359 words
- Quarantine and Duty-Free301 words
- Visas325 words
- Getting There436 words
- Getting Around470 words
Accommodations
Where travellers actually sleep, and what it costs.
- Accommodation Options298 words
Money
Currency, costs, banking and tax.
- Death and Taxes504 words
- Money Basics414 words
Working Holidays
Visa options, finding work, and the tax that follows.
- Death and Taxes504 words
- Visa Options197 words
- Work and Money Tips689 words
Extending Your Stay
Moving, studying and the embassies you will need.
- Moving to Australia425 words
- Australian Embassies Abroad394 words
- Studying Abroad197 words
Safety
Travel warnings, and who to call when it goes wrong.
- Travel Warnings and National Security163 words
- If You Need Government Help112 words
- Safety Basics266 words
New chapters
Subjects the original guide never covered, gathered from the archive.
- Australian wildlife14 articles
- Getting around Australia30 articles
- Where to stay30 articles
- Eating and drinking30 articles
- Beyond the capitals36 articles
- Beaches and the coastcoming soon
- National parkscoming soon
- Diving and the Great Barrier Reefcoming soon
From the archive
More than three thousand posts, by subject.
- Wildlife
- Getting around
- Queensland and the Reef
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory and the Outback
- Planning your trip
- Where to stay
- Eating and drinking

