The best of
Australia, city by city.
The best beaches in the country. The brunch worth the queue. The restaurants, hotels and sights actually worth your time — hand-picked, with real websites and real map pins for every pick.
Hand-picked guides to Australia, city by city — updated through 2026
Aus
A flat white you’ll tell your friends about.
A view you’ll keep coming back to.
We’ll help you find them.
One country,
a city for every mood.
01All of Australia
One huge country, one shortlist.
02Sydney
The Harbour, Bondi and the Opera House.
03Melbourne
Laneways, coffee and the best brunch in the country.
04Brisbane
River city, South Bank and koalas.
05Perth
Indian Ocean sunsets and Rottnest's quokkas.
06Cairns
The Reef and the Daintree.
Whatever you're after.
01Beaches
The country's best sand, surf and swimming spots.
02Brunch
Smashed avo and flat whites, done properly.
03Food & drink
Restaurants, rooftop bars and wineries worth the trip.
04Hotels
Harbour views, boutique stays and beach resorts.
05Things to do
The sights, the wildlife and the days you will remember.
06Places to visit
Where to go on a first — or fifth — trip.
07National parks
Rainforest, reef, desert and coast.
08Wineries
The Barossa, Yarra Valley, Margaret River and more.
09Rooftop bars
Sundowners with the skyline at your feet.
10Kosher Australia
Melbourne and Sydney's kosher picks, supervision named.
Where most people
start reading.
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01
AUSTRALIA-WIDE · BEACHES
The 12 Best Beaches in Australia
12 picks, starting with Whitehaven Beach.
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02
AUSTRALIA-WIDE · PLACES TO VISIT
The 12 Best Places to Visit in Australia
12 picks, starting with Sydney Harbour.
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03
SYDNEY · ATTRACTIONS
The 12 Best Attractions in Sydney
12 picks, starting with Sydney Opera House.
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04
MELBOURNE · ATTRACTIONS
The 12 Best Attractions in Melbourne
12 picks, starting with Queen Victoria Market.
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05
SYDNEY · RESTAURANTS
The 12 Best Restaurants in Sydney
12 picks, starting with Saint Peter.
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MELBOURNE · BRUNCH
The 11 Best Brunch Cafés in Melbourne
11 picks, starting with Higher Ground.
Read the guide
The good stuff,
all written down.
A little more
about us.
01What is Top in Aus?
Your starting point for finding where to eat, stay and explore in Australia. We publish curated guides — Australia-wide and city by city — so you can spend less time searching and more time at the beach.
02Which cities do you cover?
Sydney and Melbourne in the most depth, plus Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Cairns, Hobart, Canberra and the Red Centre, with Australia-wide lists for beaches, national parks, wineries and places to visit.
03How fresh are the recommendations?
Every guide shows the month it was last updated, and we revisit them as places open, close and change hands. Check opening hours with the venue before you go, and check conditions before beaches, bushwalks and outback drives.
04Do you cover kosher food?
Yes. Our kosher guide covers Melbourne and Sydney, where most of Australia's kosher restaurants are, and names the supervising authority for every entry. Certification can change, so always check the certificate.