Australia, New Zealand, and a few neighboring islands make up the part of Oceania known as Australasia, although there are slight variations to its definition. Australia considers New Guinea also to be a part of Australasia while New Zealand only includes Australia and itself as part of this region.
Australasia is a land of contrasts, with snowcapped mountain peaks, stunning beaches, a desert region, and breathtakingly beautiful fjords. It’s renowned for the spectacular Great Barrier Reef which has a myriad of marine life and also for its beautiful islands with their diverse yet unique flora and fauna. The history of this region visible in the rock art of the Kakadu National Park goes back 20,000 years while the gleaming spires of modern cities is a testament to the huge strides towards the future that the region has taken. Its cities are continuously ranked in the top category of the most livable cities in the world, with Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Auckland making the top cut. It is also home to one of the cleanest cities in the world, Brisbane. Although the indigenous population is a minority in both countries, the Aboriginal and Maori influences are evident in the music, dance, and art.

11 Best Business Hotels in Sydney

11 Best Business Hotels in Sydney

Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales, Australia. In addition to being one of Australia’s biggest cities, Sydney is also one of the busiest. Coined as Australia’s cosmopolitan, economic and financial capital, Sydney swarms with tourists and business people alike. No surprise that there are many excellent options for a Sydney business hotel…

11 Best Hostels in Sydney, Australia

11 Best Hostels in Sydney, Australia

Sydney is a top destination for almost every visitor to Australia. Whether you’re looking for cosmopolitan nightlife, a beautiful city, easy public transport, great cafes, or a cultural experience, Sydney has something for you! It’s also a popular destination for young backpackers who are looking to socialize, meet fellow travelers, and have a good time!…

11 Best Hotels in Canberra

11 Best Hotels in Canberra

What was once a vast sheep station known as Canberry is today Australia’s capital. It’s a modern, well-planned city, and staying in one of the best hotels in Canberra, Australia, will situate you perfectly for exploring its many attractions. Set amidst high grass plains, Canberra is filled with things to see and do. From cosmopolitan…

11 Best Hotels in Melbourne

11 Best Hotels in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is one of the best cities in the world. Oddly enough, many people don’t know that this is actually not the capital city of Australia ; it’s Canberra. If you ask some people, they may think even Sydney is the capital city. Even though both cities are popular, Melbourne has its own charm that’s…

11 Best Hotels in Perth

11 Best Hotels in Perth, Australia

Not only it’s the capital of Western Australia, but Perth is also one of the most interesting cities on the continent. There are so many reasons to visit Perth. It has cool city vibes, beautiful beaches, quirky food and drink scenes, striking landscapes, stunning national parks as well as refreshing hangout spots. With a moderate…

11 Best Hotels in Sydney

11 Best Hotels in Sydney

When we think of Australia, Sydney is probably the first to come to mind. Yes, the capital city of Australia is Canberra, but Sydney has captured travelers’ hearts in its own way. Sydney is the metropolitan city on the east coast of Australia with a rapidly growing economy and tourism. With some of the most…

Top 10 Things To Do In Sydney

Top 10 Things To Do In Sydney

Sydney is the oldest as well as the largest city in Australia. It is one of the most beautiful, cosmopolitan and safe metropolises in the world. There is far more charm and personality to this scenic city than many give her credit for. With a wide range of attractions such as the iconic beaches, delicious cuisine,…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Adelaide

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Adelaide

Cultured, sophisticated Adelaide, the cosmopolitan coastal capital of South Australia, is infused with multicultural flavors. Overlooking the Great Australian Bight and the Indian Ocean beyond, Adelaide has it all. Think hip bars and pubs, a pulsating live music and arts scene, and a festival calendar that has livened Saturday nights. But that doesn’t mean that…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Brisbane

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Brisbane

Sun-kissed Brisbane has been overturning stereotypes to become Australia’s new ‘It’ city. The capital of Queensland sits pretty on the banks of the eponymous Brisbane River on Australia’s east coast. Brisbane has grown out of the shadows of Melbourne and Sydney to become a destination in its own right. It’s toasty even in the winter…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Cairns

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Cairns

It’s hard to believe that the buzzing Australian city of Cairns overlooking the Coral Sea was once a boggy swamp and a gold rush port. Today, Cairns, pronounced ‘cans,’ is the top destination for exploring Far North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. The unabashed tourist town and its surroundings are also home to the…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Canberra

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Canberra

Since becoming Australia’s capital in 1927, Canberra has been the definition of cool. For it’s home to exquisite culinary and top-notch cultural experiences in the form of museums and more. And a short jaunt out of the city even brought us to the gorgeous lakeshore and fauna-filled bushland reserves. What’s more, Australia is also an…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Darwin

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Darwin

The capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin, is the only tropical capital in Australia. It’s a famed gateway to the Top End, which is widely considered Australia’s last frontier. In fact, it felt removed from the rest of the country, and Bali feels like it’s right across the Timor Sea, which it actually is! Besides…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Daylesford

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Daylesford

The gorgeous Daylesford in Victoria, along with its neighboring twin Hepburn Springs, is one of Australia’s most famous spa retreats. The Italian-Swiss-founded town lies an hour northwest of Melbourne in the Great Dividing Range. Its origins might go back to the Gold Rush, but now as we stepped into it, we saw some 70-odd hot…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Gold Coast

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Gold Coast

The dazzling strip of sand that is the Gold Coast in Australia’s Queensland is the country’s most iconic holiday destination. It begins a little south-southeast of Brisbane and continues almost till Coolangatta, which is the last town before New South Wales. With shimmering high-rises, pristine white sands, and the blue waters of the Coral Sea,…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Hobart

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Hobart

The capital of the Australian island of Tasmania, Hobart, is the country’s smallest and most historic capital. It sits at the southeastern edge of the River Derwent, overlooking the Tasman Sea. Besides the obviously mesmerizing meld of culture and art, we also loved Hobart and its quaint Colonial architecture, for which it’s famous. What’s more,…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Melbourne

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Melbourne

While LGBT travelers might be hard-pressed to find exclusively gay hotels in Melbourne, Australia, there are hundreds of excellent gay-friendly alternatives. Victoria’s capital city enjoys a worldwide reputation for being warm and welcoming to all, including those who fly the rainbow flag. And that flag sure soars, particularly during the annual queer-tastic Midsumma Festival. Like…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Perth

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Perth

Perth sits right at the western end of Australia and might just be one of the most remote cities ever. However, don’t let the ‘isolation’ fool you. Underneath a near-permanent blue sky, the Western Australian city brimmed with exceptional cuisine, utopian beaches, and the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Perth also happens to be…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Port Douglas

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Port Douglas

The utterly gorgeous Far North Queensland is one steamy, tropical, and world-class destination for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. The charming Port Douglas overlooking the Coral Sea is the jewel in the crown and is equal parts vivacious and hedonistic. It boasts an ethereal Four Mile beach, a million-dollar marina, and excellent opportunities for scuba…

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Sydney

Top 11 Gay Friendly Hotels In Sydney

Cosmopolitan Sydney has long been one of the world’s favorite vacation destinations, and its vibrant gay culture makes it an LGBT hotspot too. It’s one of Australia’s most gay-friendly cities, along with Melbourne and Canberra. A great portion of the action revolves around western Oxford Street. So, it was no surprise that many of the…