While getting to Australia can take some time for passengers coming from North America or Europe, it is a trip that is definitely worth making. Vacationers who are coming to Sydney to see the famous Sydney Opera House, or to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens will find that the area is particularly friendly to foreigners. Tennis fans will fall in love with Melbourne if they are lucky enough to get tickets for the annual Australian Open tournament, played at the start of each tennis season.

Getting Around

The vast distances between major attractions in Australia make it vital to travel by rental car or by air. In Sydney and other large Australian cities, it may make more sense for you to leave the rental car at home and use the city's effective and efficient public transportation systems. Sydney's international airport has onward flights to all of the major cities in Asia, as well as to other islands in the Pacific. It is a popular hub for most flights in Oceania.

Hints and Tips

While the Great Barrier Reef is rightfully known for its world-class snorkeling, each traveler will find their own ideal vision of Australia and its pristine beaches. Nature lovers will enjoy Sydney's Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk, Melbourne's Great Ocean Road and Brisbane's South Bank Parklands.