Australia is more than golden beaches, city streets, and outback horizons. It also has some of the globe's most famous wine regions. From rolling vineyards tucked in coastal valleys to heritage estates among bushland, each pour is a story of place, climate, and craftsmanship. A trip to these destinations can offer a wine tasting tour, as well as a chance to engage with the country's culture and meet the keen winemakers who keep those traditions alive.

Here's the latest addition to the Museum of Underwater Art, located in Townsville, North Queensland, on the Great Barrier Reef. It is Australia's only underwater museum, and the latest project by one of our very favorite artists, Jason deCaires Taylor (read our articles about his global underwater art here, and explore ALL of the underwater museums here).

History, animals, tennis, cricket, art, festivals, history, museums, culinary delights, beaches, music, and cafés around every corner...where are you? Why, Melbourne, of course! This city is an incredible place to visit, as there is so much to see and do.

Besides the aforementioned, Melbourne is packed with quirky treats. 

Here are a dozen of our favorites:

The idea of being in a new city is exciting. You get to learn new things, interact with new people, and see different ways of life. People travel to have new experiences and create great memories. Australia is known to be a multicultural nation, which means that it has people of different nationalities either visiting or living there.

Australia has a lot to offer its tourists – great weather, beautiful landscapes, super-sized wildlife, and a relaxed lifestyle. If you’re a visitor from oversees, you are most likely to visit the country’s main cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Perth. These cities are the most populated on the continent, and the rest of land, especially in Western Australia, is sparsely populated.

Have you always wanted to travel around Australia, but are concerned about the high costs? You’re right to be worried - it is one of the most expensive places to travel, and tours are expensive. BUT! Never fear - we’ve got a slew of budget travel tips for you, so that you can explore Australia on your own terms, on your own schedule, on your own budget. YOU can pick the things you want to see, do, eat, and explore - and have the trip of a lifetime while doing so.