Australia
Sydney's harbour, the Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne's laneways and penguins, and the Gold Coast's theme parks.
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Know before you go
Best time to visit: September to November and March to May
Spring and autumn are mild everywhere; December to February is beach summer in the south.
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Time
- 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (5 hours 30 minutes ahead of in their summer)
- Power plugs
- Type I – carry a universal adaptor
- Language
- English
- Visa for Indian passports
- We can arrange it from ₹19,900 – see the visa details
Where to go in Australia
Top things to do in Australia
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CultureInstant bookingSydney Opera House Guided Tours
A one-hour guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House: the Concert Hall, the Joan Sutherland Theatre and the story of Jørn Utzon's sails – in several languages, with an option to ad…
NatureInstant bookingBlue Mountains: Scenic World and Explorer Bus
The Blue Mountains around Katoomba: the Three Sisters, Scenic World's steep railway, cable car and glass-floored Skyway, and the hop-on hop-off Explorer Bus between lookouts.
AdventureInstant bookingGreat Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruises from Cairns
Full-day cruises from Cairns to the outer Great Barrier Reef: snorkel from a reef pontoon or at two reef sites, with lunch, glass-bottom boats and options for an introductory dive.
SightseeingInstant bookingGreat Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles Day Tours from Melbourne
Full-day tours from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge – classic, reverse (fewer crowds), sunset or premium coach versions.
NatureInstant bookingTaronga Zoo Sydney Tickets
Sydney's harbourside zoo: koalas, kangaroos, platypus, Sumatran tigers and giraffes with the city skyline behind them – with a ferry or harbour-cruise combo.
CruiseInstant bookingSydney Harbour Cruises: Sightseeing, Hop-on Hop-off, Lunch, Dinner and Whales
See the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water: a sightseeing cruise, a hop-on hop-off harbour pass, a lunch or five-course dinner cruise, or a whale-watching trip in season…
SightseeingInstant bookingSydney Tower Eye Tickets, with SKYWALK Option
360° views over Sydney from the city's tallest building, as far as the Blue Mountains on clear days – or step outside on the SKYWALK, 268 m up.
NatureInstant bookingSEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Australian sea life at Darling Harbour: dugongs, sharks, Gentoo penguins and a Great Barrier Reef zone – with multi-attraction passes.
Combo tickets – two attractions, one lower price
Booking famous sights together usually costs less than buying each ticket on its own.
NatureInstant bookingMelbourne Skydeck + Phillip Island Penguin Parade Combo
Melbourne from the Skydeck at Eureka Tower, and the little penguins waddling ashore at Phillip Island at sunset.
NatureInstant bookingPenguin Parade + Dolphin and Whale Cruise Combo
A wildlife cruise to look for dolphins and whales, then the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
Theme ParkInstant bookingDreamworld + SkyPoint Observation Deck Combo
Australia's biggest theme park and the view from SkyPoint, 230 metres up the Q1 tower.
SightseeingInstant bookingMadame Tussauds + Sydney Tower Eye Combo
Wax stars at Darling Harbour and the view from Sydney's tallest structure.
Australia holiday packages
Australia: questions travellers ask
+What is the best time to visit Australia?
The main season is September to November and March to May. Spring and autumn are mild everywhere; December to February is beach summer in the south.
+What are the top things to do in Australia?
Popular choices are Sydney Opera House Guided Tours; Blue Mountains: Scenic World and Explorer Bus; Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruises from Cairns; Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles Day Tours from Melbourne; Taronga Zoo Sydney Tickets. We list 36 experiences across Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Cairns, Brisbane, Margaret River.
+What is the time difference between India and Australia?
Australia is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (5 hours 30 minutes ahead of India during their summer time).
+Which currency and plug type does Australia use?
The currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD). Sockets are type I, so carry a universal adaptor. You pay Plantenium in Indian rupees.
+Do Indians need a visa for Australia?
See our Australia Visa page for the current entry rules for Indian passport holders – we can arrange it from ₹19,900 per person.
+Can I book Australia tickets in rupees?
Yes. Prices on Plantenium are in Indian rupees with taxes included, and your e-ticket or voucher comes by email and WhatsApp.