Australia is the heartland of adventure and is a great place to explore nature, cuisines, water-sports, drive through holidays, hikes, star-gazing, skiing, food and wine, you name it and Australia has it. It's not surprising that this country is the most popular tourist destination. The country is awesome in so many different ways. To start with, did you know there are more than 10,000 beaches in Australia? Start with Bondi beach and go on to the 75-mile long beach, tick off leisure on your Australia getaway package. The Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Cricket Stadium and the Sydney Harbour are must-visit iconic places. A most popular to-do that is essential on all Australia packages is the food and wine tour to popular vineyards like Barossa.

Australia is a huge country and the weather varies across different states. However, on the whole, December to February is summer while June to August is Winter in Australia. Cities like Adelaide experience a spike in temperature in the summer months but can be visited for most of the year. Melbourne on the other hand experiences extreme cold weather, but can be visited if you are armed with winter clothing. Australia is a year-long destination as long as you plan the right cities at the right time.

From the wild outback, Australian Fashion Week to Ashes test matches at Melbourne, Australia is a study in contrast and has a lot to offer. If that's where you are headed to next, there are a few points that must be kept in mind. It is always advisable to do a bit of research to be sure of what is to be expected from the trip. Highlighting some of the crucial points that will be helpful for a hassle-free Australian trip planning.

You will need a tourist E-visa to enter Australia on a holiday, depending on how long they're staying. A general visitor visa (tourist visa) will normally allow you to stay in Oceania countries for 3 months. You can apply for up to 9 months - 18 months, but more than 3 months will only be granted in special cases.

All major cities have a reliable public transport system. Buses and suburban trains are used in most cities. Trams were discontinued in most cities, with the increase in the number of cars. Trams do exist in Melbourne and Adelaide. Ferries are in operation in Sydney and Brisbane. All forms of public transport systems are affordable.

Key to visiting off the track places is driving. Depending on where in Australia you are travelling to, license requirements vary. Car rentals are generally much more expensive than using public transport, but, you can pace your trip as you like it. Landscapes are stunning, which can be explored if you decide to drive.