What to do in Eastern Australia

Activities, attractions and tours

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Eastern Australia Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Activities

Three Sisters, Blue Mountains

Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

AU$199
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney
Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour

Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour

AU$285
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour
Blue Mountains Ultimate One-Day Tour from Sydney

Blue Mountains Ultimate One-Day Tour from Sydney

AU$392
per adult
Blue Mountains Ultimate One-Day Tour from Sydney
Sydney: The Art of Indian Seven-Course Cooking Masterclass

Sydney: The Art of Indian Seven-Course Cooking Masterclass

AU$210
per adult
Sydney: The Art of Indian Seven-Course Cooking Masterclass
Indian Food Tour with Local Guide

Indian Food Tour with Local Guide

AU$171
per adult
Indian Food Tour with Local Guide
Blue Mountains Small-Group Insider Tour from Sydney

Blue Mountains Small-Group Insider Tour from Sydney

AU$265
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Blue Mountains Small-Group Insider Tour from Sydney
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1. Sydney Opera House

Mention Sydney, and the Sydney Opera House will almost certainly come to mind. This 20th century architectural masterpiece is one of the most instantly recognisable buildings in the world. Whether you are coming to enjoy one of its world-class productions or you just want to see this iconic building, no visit to Sydney would be complete without a trip to the opera house.
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2. Circular Quay

Getting around this bustling metropolis and tourist paradise, you’re likely to cross paths with Circular Quay at some point during your travels. Located between two of the city’s most unmistakable landmarks, the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, the quay is easy to find, even for first-time visitors.
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The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

3. Sydney Harbour Bridge

Along with the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the city’s iconic sights. Apart from its function as car, train and pedestrian access between the northern and southern shores of the city, the bridge has become more than a feat of engineering; it is synonymous with the city itself. The bridge is also a key part of Sydney’s New Year’s celebrations, taking centre stage of the fireworks extravaganza based around its structure.
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4. Rod Laver Arena

Whether you come to the Rod Laver Arena to see a tennis match during the Australian Open, cheer on another sports game or sing along with your favorite band under its retractable roof, you will be impressed by this top-of-the-bill events venue.
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5. Cairns Esplanade

The Cairns Esplanade is the tree-lined boardwalk along the foreshore in the city of Cairns. It overlooks the Trinity Inlet and the Coral Sea on one side, and is lined with restaurants and gardens on the other. It has bike paths and walking trails, playgrounds, barbecues, exercise areas and a salt-water lagoon.
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6. Melbourne Cricket Ground

Find out where sports history is made when you visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), known affectionately as “the G” to its regular revelers. The MCG has provided the setting for some of the most momentous events in Melbourne’s long and rich sporting heritage. Check out a match or a sports event at the immense stadium and explore the National Sports Museum. Take a tour and enjoy the views from one of the G’s bars and cafés.
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7. Collins Street

Many of Melbourne’s most charming features come together along Collins Street, the city’s historic financial centre. As well as unrivalled shopping, dining and entertainment, people come here to admire some of the architectural jewels in Australia’s crown.
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What to do in Eastern Australia

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Bay of Islands Coastal Park

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Look out over the craggy limestone cliffs to captivating geological formations from this protected coastal parkland fronting the Great Ocean Road.
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