Australia is a continent's worth of trip: Sydney's harbour and beaches, the coral of the Great Barrier Reef, the red-desert heart of the country at Uluru, and city, coast, wine and wildlife strung between them. Distances are big, so a good plan picks a region or two and does them well.
It's easy, English-speaking and family-friendly. Here's our short brief on when to go and where to focus.
Best time to go
September – November & March – MaySpring and autumn — mild across the south (Sydney, Melbourne) and comfortable in the centre.
June – AugustWinter down south, but the dry, warm season for the tropical north, the Reef and Uluru.
December – FebruarySummer — beach season in the south (and school holidays); hot and humid up north.
What not to miss
SydneyThe Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi and a ferry to Manly.
Great Barrier ReefSnorkel or dive the coral from Cairns or the Whitsundays.
UluruThe great red monolith at sunset in the heart of the outback.
Melbourne & the Great Ocean RoadLaneway cafés, then the Twelve Apostles along a spectacular coast.
WildlifeKangaroos, koalas and, on Kangaroo Island or in Queensland, much more.
Visas & entry
Most visitors, including Malaysians, need an electronic visitor visa (ETA or eVisitor) before flying to Australia. We'll confirm the right one and help you apply.
Visa & OCI servicesPractical tips
- Don't try to see it all — pick a coast or the centre; domestic flights are long.
- The sun is fierce — hat, high-SPF and reef-safe sunscreen, especially on the water.
- Seasons are reversed from the north — plan clothing accordingly.
- For the Reef, choose an outer-reef operator; we point you to the good ones.
