Australia

That feeling when you lock in your next holiday… 🤭 Set in the abundant Southern Great Barrier Reef is pristine @Heron Island - a tropical paradise dedicated to sustainability. The careful care taken for the island's ecology means a whole lot of wildlife can be found here - including Eagle Rays (☝️) who occasionally like to leap from the sea, creating joyful scenes like these. 🎥: @Ross Long 📍: Heron Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef, @Queensland, Australia #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #ThisIsQueensland #SouthernGreatBarrierReef #HeronIsland ID: A series of videos show eagle rays leaping from the clear blue ocean.

Talk about magical moments ✨ Pleased to confirm that this scene is indeed real, just another regular day in @Noosa, Queensland on @Queensland, Australia’s Sunshine Coast. A stay at @Habitat Noosa Everglades will place you front and centre to some of the local kangaroo’s favourite swimming spots, so you can soak up gorgeous sunrise views like this for yourself👆🦘 🎥: IG/aerin.kr 📍: Noosa, @Visit Sunshine Coast, Queensland #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #ThisIsQueensland #VisitSunshineCoast #Kangaroo #TravelTok #BucketList #Holiday #Vacation #Wildlife ID: A mob of kangaroos hopping through shallow water during a bright orange sunset.

Sydney summer sure delivers unreal sunsets 🙌 If you ask us, an evening spent watching the sun go down over Tubowgule (Sydney Harbour), is an evening very well spent 🌅 Grab a picnic blanket and settle into one of Warrane's (@Sydney’s) harbour-side parks for stellar arvo views, then make your way to the likes of IG/whalebridge to keep the great views - and delicious food - coming. 🎥: @Dario 📍: Warrane (#Sydney), @New South Wales #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #FeelNSW #FeelNewSydney ID: A series of videos show groups of people having picnics on a hill overlooking a vibrant orange sunset over a harbour city.

The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef 🥰 The underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef is nothing short of spectacular, with so much amazing marine life to encounter 🐠 Base yourself in Gimuy (#Cairns) and choose from a whole host of ways to discover the reef's beauty; from cruising to diving, snorkelling or wandering underwater observatories, there are countless opportunities to spot these beauties IRL 🐢 🎥: @Alex Kydd 📍: #GreatBarrierReef, @Queensland, Australia #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGDay #ThisIsQueensland ID: Video opens with an aerial over a colourful reef and the words "Why you should visit the Great Barrier Reef", followed by a series of ocean scenes showing jumping manta rays, turtles and fish.

Who doesn't love a pop of pink 💗 Caused by a unique, natural combination of salt and algae, we're pretty stoked to be home to mind-boggling rainbow lakes - including these bubblegum pink beauties, which you'll find sprinkled across @South Australia. If you're not sure which lake to visit first, we recommend a stay at IG/pinklaketinyhouse near the shores of pastel Lake Bumbunga, just a 1.5 hour-drive from Tarntanya (#Adelaide) 🫶 🎥: IG/photatogem 📍: #SouthAustralia #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #SeeSouthAustralia ID: Text over video reads "Pink lakes in South Australia" as a montage of aerial scenes show various pastel pink lakes.

G'day 2025 👋 We celebrated the start of the new year in true Aussie fashion - with one heck of a party! Once again @City of Sydney’s iconic fireworks display was a truly incredible show for spectators lining the harbour foreshore in eager anticipation 🎆 Cheers to the joys of 2024 - and bring on 2025! We’ve got a sneaking feeling this new year will be a great one 🫶 🎥: City of Sydney 📍: Gadigal Land (@Sydney), @New South Wales #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #FeelNSW #FeelNewSydney ID: Colourful fireworks display with a city and harbour backdrop

If you've travelled in Australia but missed spots like these - it's time for round 2 😉🛫 With over 10,000 unique beaches, more than 680 national parks and 20 world heritage-listed sites to explore, there is always something fresh and exciting to discover Down Under. Here are a few stunning spots that we think you'll love: 🐪: Rubibi (#Broome), @Australia's North West, @Western Australia 🌴: Bitter Springs, #Katherine, @Northern Territory - Australia 🐬: Shoal Bay, #PortStephens, @New South Wales 🌊: Childers Cove, #GreatOceanRoad, #Victoria (@Visit Melbourne) 🏊‍♀️: Greenly Beach Rockpool, #EyrePeninsula, @South Australia 🏖️: Elephant Rocks, #AustraliasSouthWest, #WesternAustralia 🤠: Razorback Lookout, #FlindersRanges, #SouthAustralia 🎥: @Liv #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #WATheDreamState #NTAustralia #FeelNSW #SeeSouthAustralia ID: A series of videos show camels walking on a beach, a waterhole surrounded by palm trees, white sand beaches with turquoise water, tranquil rock pools and a rugged outback landscape.

We're a little bit joey obsessed 🥰 This mob LOVE frolicking in the grass at @New South Wales’ Diamond Head Campground - a popular spot for outdoorsy travellers who adore days spent by the beach 🏕️ The local kangaroos agree that the bushland and golden shores of the area are pretty darn special, so you'll have a good chance of spotting them hanging out here year-round 🦘 🎥: IG/soulmates.abroad 📍: Diamond Head Campground, @Barrington Coast, New South Wales #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #FeelNSW #BarringtonCoast #TravelTok #Kangaroo #Travel #BucketList ID: Kangaroos and their joeys resting and playing in a grassy field surrounded by trees.

How cute is a penguin's waddle?! 🐧 Each evening, hundreds of these tiny birds make their way from the ocean to the shores of @visitphillipisland, around a two hour-drive from Narrm (@Visit Melbourne) 🏝️ You can watch the "aw"-worthy phenomenon from a respectful distance with the island's dedicated viewing areas, accessible for travellers with limited mobility or sensory sensitivities. 🎥: @twosometravellers 📍: IG/phillipislandnp, Victoria (#Melbourne) #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #VisitVictoria ID: Text over video reads “Drive two hours out of Melbourne to find… The world’s largest little penguin colony in Phillip Island, Victoria” as a scene shows a car driving along a road, followed by a montage of little penguins waddling from the ocean towards burrows on land.

⭐ Voted by Aussies: Lord Howe Island - The best coastal escape ⭐ Appearing on the bucket-list for many Aussie locals, it's hard to beat the azure blue waters and untouched natural beauty of #LordHoweIsland for a tropical getaway 🌴 Playing host to only 400 visitors at any one time, this World Heritage-listed paradise has sustainability at its core 💙 Awake to a sunrise over palm-covered mountain peaks from your oasis at Capella Lodge before making your way through lush rainforest and into the ocean where a rainbow of marine life await. 📍: @visitlordhoweisland, @visitnsw Check out our link in bio for the full list of the #AustraliaRecommends 2025 places and experiences. #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday ID: A series of videos show two people enjoying a luxurious island getaway with golden beaches, clear blue water, green rainforest and accommodation boasting a plunge pool and balcony overlooking mountains and the ocean.

Can confirm: these dreamy lavender fields smell as good as they look 💜☺️ Throughout December and January, Tassie's famous lavender fields burst with purple rows of fragrant flowers, creating truly magical scenes. Pop into #BridestoweEstate family-owned farm to snap photos amongst the blooms, learn how to use lavender for wellness and cooking and indulge in luxurious lavender products (yep, there's even lavender ice-cream) 🍦 🎥: IG/inalexland 📍: IG/bridestoweestate, @Discover Tasmania #DiscoverTasmania #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday ID: Person walking through a field filled with purple flowers, followed by scenes of two people running through rows of flowers and a person picking a flower to smell the fragrance.

She who sells sea shells would LOVE Shell Beach 😉 From a distance, this pretty beach could be mistaken for one of our iconic white sand bays - but up close, it's unique beauty is unveiled. Billions of tiny shells make up the shoreline here, creating sparkling views and endless photo opportunities 🐚📸 🎥: @Noa G’s Adventures 🫶🌎✈️ 📍: Shell Beach, Denham, @Australia’s Coral Coast, @Western Australia #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #AustraliasCoralCoast #WATheDreamState ID: Text over video reads “Not all Australian beaches have sand… Shell Beach, Western Australia” as camera pans across a white beach with clear blue water before a person bends down to pick up a handful of white shells making up the shoreline.

There's magic in Byron's beaches 🏖️ Whether you're a surfer, swimmer or sandcastle-maker, the Byron Bay coast has a whole lot to offer 🏄 Check in for a stay at @elementsofbyron and fill your schedule with waterfront yoga, long lunches, boutique-hopping and time simply relaxing on the glorious beaches 🧘 🎥: @Lola Hubner 📍: Byron Bay, @New South Wales - home to the Arakwal, Minjungbal and Widjabul peoples. #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #FeelNSW ID: A series of videos show people enjoying a coastal destination with clear blue water, marine life, pastel pink sunsets and surfers riding gentle waves.

Is there anything cuter than cuddling koalas?! 🥰 If spotting a koala in the wild is on your 2025 bingo card, then head to Kangaroo Island. Aside from world-class beaches and luxury stays, the island is a haven for a variety of wildlife, including these fluffy fellows☝️ Try your luck at spotting them during an adventure with IG/kiwildernesstours, or pop in to say g'day to local Aussie animals at IG/hansonbaywildlifesanctuary 🐨 🎥: IG/philipps.world.of.wildlife 📍: Kangaroo Island, @South Australia #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #SeeSouthAustralia #KangarooIsland #Koala #Joey #Wildlife #BucketList #TravelTok ID: A koala and her joey cuddling in the fork of a tree.

Western Australia really has it all 🫶 There’s no shortage of unique beauty in @Western Australia, where one day you can be waterhole hopping along the coast, and the next be making new mates at an outback station 🤠. It’s safe to say a road trip here will keep you on your toes - you won’t want to miss a beat (or a photo opportunity 😉). Reminder to always exercise caution when swimming in the ocean. 🎥: @Liv 📍: Kepa Kurl (Esperance), @Australia’s Golden Outback 📍: Karijini National Park, @Australia's North West 📍: Bullara Station, @Australia’s Coral Coast 📍: Dunsborough, Margaret River 📍: Rubibi (Broome), #AustraliasNorthWest 📍: Horizontal Falls, #AustraliasNorthWest #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #WATheDreamState ID: Text over video reads “Unmissable spots in Western Australia” followed by a montage of landscapes labelled by location, including a turquoise beach, an outback waterhole, an outdoor shower beneath a gum tree, a white sand coastline, an orange bay and an aerial flight over horizontal waterfalls.

Golden hour hits different in Melbourne 🥰 Set on the banks of Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River, Narrm (@Visit Melbourne) sure is easy on the eye - especially during sunset, when the city skyline is cloaked in the perfect shade of gold and locals flock to the waterfront to soak up a blissful end to a day in "Melbs" ✨ 🎥: @Bianca in Melbourne ✨ and @whereiskapa 📍: Narrm (#Melbourne), #Victoria#SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #VisitMelbourne ID: A series of videos show people enjoying a city during sunset: Riding bikes by the water, commuting past historic buildings, relaxing on the beach, kitesurfing and watching the sunset over the city skyline.

If you haven't tried one of Lune Croissanterie’s pastry creations - you haven’t lived 😉 Meet IG/ms.lune, the face behind this popular croissanterie, which has become an institution in Narrm’s (@Visit Melbourne’s) and Meanjin’s (@VisitBrisbane’s) world-class café scenes over the years - and just one bite will tell you why! A wide range of made-on-site, buttery croissants and pastries with bold flavours will leave you wanting more, while the Lune Lab experience delivers a seasonal menu of experimental, croissant-inspired dishes 🥐 The best news? Not one, but TWO brand-spanking-new stores have recently opened in Warrane (#Sydney), so now even more travellers can experience the perfection of a Lune croissant 👏 📍: Lune Croissanterie, Narrm (#Melbourne), #Victoria #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #VisitVictoria ID: A series of videos show a behind the scenes look at a sleek croissanterie.

Summer sure is grand in Melbourne 😉☀️ Narrm (@Visit Melbourne) really is the place to be in January, when sun-drenched restaurants and rooftop bars are calling your name, parks are brimming with picnic blankets and the thrill of the @Australian Open is in full swing 🎾 Whether it's sundowners with a view or iconic landmarks that tickle your fancy (or a generous mix of both!) here are some spots we think you should visit on a January trip to our sporting capital: 👏: Catch the tennis action on the big screen at the Australian Open Hilltop 🍾: Wine and dine on the water at IG/afloat_melbourne 💁‍♀️: Snap an iconic photo at Heritage-listed Flinders Street Station 🎸: Experience art, food and festivities in lively @fed.square 🌇: Say "cheers" overlooking the city skyline at IG/transitrooftopbar 🛶: Make a splash paddling with @Kayak Melbourne 🍦: Treat yourself to a scoop (or three!) at IG/pidapipo_gelateria 🌅: Soak in sunset views from Point Ormond Lookout (a local's favourite!) 📍: Narrm (#Melbourne), #Victoria #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #VisitMelbourne ID: Text over video reads “Why Melbourne is THE place to be in January” followed by a series of videos showing people enjoying a city during summer, including picnics by the water, kayaking on a river, eating gelato in a laneway and enjoying the matches and fanfare with crowds at a tennis event.

We can feel the best summer ever coming on 🥰 With the warm weather ramping up, it's the perfect time to take to @authentickangarooisland, where each bend around the coastline delivers another seriously dreamy beach 💙 Stay just steps from the shore in true luxury at IG/onekangarooisland and beach hop to your heart's content before mixing it up with wildlife encounters and tastings with world-class local providores 🐨🦪 🎥: @Zoe • Travel & Melbourne 🍉 📍: #KangarooIsland, @South Australia #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #SeeSouthAustralia #AuthenticKI ID: Text over video reads "Beach hopping on Kangaroo Island" followed by a montage showing two people driving on white sand beaches and swimming in sparkling blue ocean and rock pools.

A trip to Tassie is absolutely in order ✔️ Despite being our smallest state in size, lutruwita (@Discover Tasmania) is BIG on beauty and adventure. From wombat-covered islands to breathtaking coastlines and artistic cities, a two-week road trip will weave you past some seriously incredible spots. Here are a few experiences we reckon are well-worth the hype: ⛰️: Hike to alpine lakes in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park 🥾: Trek past fern-fringed waterfalls in Mount Field National Park 🌆: Bop along to live gigs in nipaluna (#Hobart) 🌊: Marvel at the sheer, rocky cliffs along the Tasman Peninsula 😍: Spot wombats waddling across Maria Island 🌲: Watch the sunset over lush peaks in Freycinet National Park 🔥: Weave between orange lichen-covered rocks in larapuna (Bay of Fires) 🎥: @snoezelsontheroad #SeeAustraia #ComeAndSayGday #DiscoverTasmania ID: Text over video reads "7 must-see spots on a Tassie road trip" followed by a montage of scenes showing an alpine lake, a waterfall, a park filled with people, sheer cliffs leading to the ocean, two wombats grazing, a wallaby on a lookout overlooking green mountains and a crescent-shaped bay and a person standing among orange rocks in a white sand bay.