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.

⭐ 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Noosa getaway, anyone? 🙋 If you've ever wondered where Aussie locals love to holiday - @Noosa, Queensland is one of the top contenders, and for very good reason. This popular @Visit Sunshine Coast haven is home to unreal beaches fringed by lush bushland that houses local wildlife. Take a few steps back from the shore and you'll be greeted by chic restaurants, relaxed bars and gorgeous local markets - all the ingredients for a perfect coastal destination if you ask us! 🏖️ 📍: Noosa, Sunshine Coast, @Queensland, Australia #SeeAustralia #ComeAndSayGday #ThisIsQueensland #SunshineCoast ID: A montage of scenes show people enjoying a coastal destination, including people surfing waves, strolling golden beaches, walking along coastal paths and dining on the waterfront.