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All Inclusive Deluxe Small-Group Tour of Blue Mountains

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Water activities

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

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Shows & concerts

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Dracula's Cabaret - Dinner & Show

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Attractions

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Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise

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Recommended things to do in East Coast Australia

Number of things to do	19
Things to do from	$32
Cheapest thing to do	Port Arthur Historic Site Entry Ticket
Top 5 things to do	Port Arthur full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise Port Arthur Historic Site Entry Ticket Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston
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With kids	Port Arthur full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise Port Arthur Historic Site Entry Ticket Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay

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Circular Quay

4.5/5(1,399 reviews)

Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world.

Sydney Opera House

4.5/5(1,512 reviews)

One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

4.5/5(1,379 reviews)

Stroll from end-to-end or climb to the top; either way, Sydney’s “Coat Hanger” serves up memories to last a lifetime.

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(253 reviews)

Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.

Australia Zoo

5/5(25 reviews)

Cuddle a koala, feed kangaroos or watch a crocodile show at this famous wildlife park, the former playground of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.

Taronga Zoo

4.5/5(331 reviews)

This world-renowned zoo is cherished for its Sydney Harbour views and its residents.

Manly Beach

4.5/5(584 reviews)

Take one of Sydney's most popular ferry rides to discover calm coves and surf beaches, restaurants, bars, shopping and spectacular views.

Cavill Avenue

4/5(100 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in East Coast Australia

Sydney Town Hall which includes city views, heritage architecture and a city

Sydney Central Business District

4.5/5(1,320 area reviews)

Forming the heart of Australia’s most buzzing city, this harbor-side neighborhood has many of Sydney’s star attractions.

Surfers Paradise

Visit one of Australia’s most popular vacation spots and dive in the waves, spot humpback whales, go shopping or enjoy the fun family attractions and nightlife.

Broadbeach

Visit one of Queensland’s most popular holiday spots with sparkling beaches, scenic canals, high-rise hotels, nightclubs, festivals and modern malls.

Darling Harbour

4.5/5(269 area reviews)

Once the site of rusting railroad yards and wharves, one of Sydney’s greatest urban renewal projects now buzzes with museums, boutiques and eateries.

Brisbane Central Business District

4.5/5(304 area reviews)

Discover the beating heart of the capital of the Sunshine State with its shiny high-rises, subtropical parks, funky rooftop bars and classy riverside restaurants.