Tourism in Australia
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Tourism in Australia is an important part of the Australian economy, and comprises domestic and international visitors. Australia is the fortieth most visited country in the world according to the World Tourism Organization. In the financial year 2018/19, tourism was Australia's fourth-largest export and over the previous decade was growing faster than national GDP growth. At the time it represented 3.1% of Australia's GDP contributing A$60.8 billion to the national economy.
A surfer on the Gold Coast. An iconic global image of Australian tourism focuses on its beaches, which are an integral part of the Australian identity.
Driving on the Lasseter Highway near the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory.
The Whitsunday Islands in Queensland.
Ski ranges on Mount Hotham, located in Victoria
Tourism in Sydney
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Tourism in Sydney forms an important part of the city's economy. The city received 12 million domestic visitors and 4.1 million international visitors in year ending June 2019. The most famous attractions include the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Other attractions include the Sydney Mardi Gras, Royal Botanical Gardens, Luna Park, the beaches and Sydney Tower.
The Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks attracts more than 1.5 million visitors to Sydney Harbour each year.
Vivid Sydney, an annual light and music festival attracts more than 3 millions visitors each year. It is the largest festival of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognisable buildings in the world. The landmark attracts more than 10 million visitors each year.
Visitors taking part in the bridge climb can be seen atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge.