Build Your Dream Trip: Curated Australia Bucket Lists by Theme & Location
Wondering what to do in Australia?
You’re in the right place! Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, wildlife encounters, scenic road trips, or natural wonders, this curated collection of Australia travel bucket lists experiences will help you plan the trip of a lifetime.
Explore top things to do in Australia — from world-famous landmarks to offbeat outdoor adventures. You can keep scrolling to find more ideas or click on a category to dive deeper.
Adventure Australia
Craving adrenaline? Add these thrilling outdoor adventures to your Australia bucket list. Go abseiling in the Blue Mountains, bungy jump in Cairns, dive with Great White Sharks in Port Lincoln, or even swim with crocodiles in Darwin.
Australia Animal Experiences
Meet Australia’s most iconic wildlife! From whale watching and feeding kangaroos, to cuddling a koala or snapping a quokka selfie on Rottnest Island, these unforgettable animal encounters belong on every Aussie itinerary.
Famous Structures
Explore Australia’s most iconic sites. Visit the Sydney Opera House, walk the Sydney Harbour Bridge, drive the Great Ocean Road, or discover historic and cultural sites that tell Australia’s unique story.
The Great Outdoors
Nature lovers, this one’s for you! Discover national parks, stunning waterfalls, wildflower trails, botanic gardens, and breathtaking hikes across every corner of Australia. Perfect for outdoor adventures, photography, and fresh-air escapes.
Road Trip Australia
Hit the road and explore Australia by car or campervan. Add legendary routes to your itinerary like the Great Ocean Road, Nullarbor Plain, Tasmania’s East Coast, Grand Pacific Drive, and the Great Alpine Way.
Top Bucket List Experiences
Sail around the Whitsunday Islands
Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef
Tassie Food Tour

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