Australia Things to Do

Rugged and rustic outdoors, pristine and tropical beaches, and quaint and cozy wine countries – Australia has all the romance one could dream for. A trip down under provides countless options for destination weddings, surprise proposals and unforgettable honeymoons – let alone much simpler long romantic weekends away and special Valentine’s Day activities. The country charms travelers and entices lovers, and if the latter is what you’re after, then we’ve put together some great romantic destinations in Australia just for you!

Are you dreaming of seeing the Great Barrier Reef from a helicopter? Or maybe you just want to spend some time snorkeling and admiring the wildlife? This month one lucky winner will receive two tickets to do both with the Great Barrier Reef Scenic Helicopter Tour and Cruise from Cairns!

To Queenslanders, summer means the beginning of the ‘wet’. Starting in December and finishing at the end of February, the wet season brings increased heat, humidity, rainfall and the occasional thunderstorm.

While Australia‘s long stretches of golden coastline are still popular for tourists at this time (especially on the drier southern beaches), it is Queensland’s marine life that is really thriving, making this the best time to witness some incredible natural phenomena that take place both in the water and on the beach.

It may be predictable, but when you fly as far away as Australia you want to experience the country’s big hitters, right? Here is our pick of the bunch with a small tip – if you want to see the top attractions in each state, you’re either going to have to spend several weeks behind the wheel of a car or speed things up by flying.

Australia offers unique opportunities to explore the incredible diversity of life that lives in its surrounding ocean. In no other single country in the world can you dive with whale sharks and sea dragons and swim & snorkel along the world’s largest reef system.

So in a country as big as Australia, where do you start? Here’s our guide to the standout dive spots in each state.