Australia is a highly sought after holiday destination. The nation attracts millions of people every year due to its iconic cities, landmarks and famed laid-back atmosphere. It is the perfect place if you want to go on a backpacker’s holiday or use cheap car rentals to explore the huge continent. Likewise, it has a great number of chic and luxury hotels and resorts to stay in, so if you want top quality comfort, then you’ll certainly be able to indulge. With so many places to see you may want to plan on going to Australia for longer than the normal two week holiday period. And if you’re visiting this wonderful country there are a number of top spots that you should try and include on your itinerary.

Australia is a vast place, and whilst you may think that you’ll be able to nip around from city to city, you’ll actually need to allow extensive journeying time between each one. Whilst you may want to take flights for domestic travel across the country, another great way to get around is by using car rentals. This allows you the freedom and luxury to travel when and where you want at your own pace. And by avoiding public transport you won’t have to constantly carry your bags and be tied to scheduled departure times.

Three top things often come to mind when you think of Australia; Aires Rock, Sydney Opera House and The Great Barrier Reef. These are all fantastic spots to visit, though they are rather far apart from each other so you’ll need to allow ample travel time. Aires Rock, or Uluru, is a sacred place for the Aborigines but has become a tourist hotspot, with the red rock monolith rising out of the outback an iconic scene. Sydney is also a top spot for tourists, and with its Harbour Bridge and the architecturally magnificent Opera House you’ll be able to indulge in some of the most famed landmarks in the entire world. The aquarium, zoo and Sydney Tower are also top spots to visit if you’re exploring this vibrant city. And if you enjoy scuba diving or snorkelling, then heading to The Great Barrier Reef will allow you to discover one of the world’s most famous marine landscapes.

There are many more things to do in Australia though than visiting these three hotspots. If you’re staying in Melbourne then a three-hour drive to Great Ocean Road is ideal if you’re utilising car rentals, and you’ll be able to see the rock formations called the 12 apostles. More weather eroded rock sculptures exist north of Perth, and The Pinnacles located in the Namburg National Park are a must see. Tasmania is also a great attraction, and whilst not always on the wish list, offers incredibly beautiful beaches and mountains in addition to a huge array of native flora and fauna.

Australia is a large place and its enormity may overwhelm you when you first arrive. But, by carefully planning your schedule you can ensure that you see as many of its top spots in your first visit before starting to plan returning time and time again.