Australia
Australia is a country of enormous distances.
44Destinations
99Family attractions
9Types of day out
Quick facts about Australia
Best time to visitFebruary – December
CurrencyAustralian dollar
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10)
PaymentCards almost everywhere
1Top family destinations in Australia
2Explore by region
3Things to do in Australia
Tours & tickets in Australia
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Travel essentials for Australia
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4Practical essentials
Dish to tryLamingtons
CapitalCanberra
Plug typesAS/NZS 3112
DrivingDrive on the left
Emergency number000
Calling code+61
Daylight10–14 hours of daylight
Population27,614,411
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
5Recently updated guides
6Plan your trip to Australia
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the left
Travel budgetCards almost everywhere
Packing listPlugs: AS/NZS 3112
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 000
Useful infoCalling code +61
7Australia with kids – highlights
Why families love Australia
Australia’s cities are genuinely built for family life: harbourside parks, free public swimming enclosures, and a strong outdoor culture mean children spend real time outside rather than shuttling between indoor sights.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelCards almost everywhere
Food to tryLamingtons
So much to see99 family attractions in 44 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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