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The city’s spectacular harbor setting, sun-kissed beaches, and sophisticated sheen make it unique in Australia. Surrounded on all sides by either water or national parks, there’s literally a wild edge to the city.

It would be reasonable to assume that the areas neighboring Sydney would be content to bask in the reflected and undeniably golden glow of the metropolis, but that’s not the case. From Hawkesbury River deep to the Blue Mountains high, each has its own delights. The mountains, in particular, offer magnificent bush-clad vistas and munificent opportunities to snuggle in front of log fires.

Stylish and arty, dynamic and cosmopolitan, this is a city that goes from strength to strength. It’s home to Australia’s most varied dining scene and lays claim to being the country’s arts and sporting capital.

Throw in stately gold-rush-era architecture, expansive parklands, lanes of street art, top museums, and a thriving live-music tradition and there’s not much that Melbourne doesn’t do well. Beyond the city limits, you’ll also encounter some worthwhile detours, including the penguins of Phillip Island, the hot springs of Hepburn Springs and the wines and wildlife of the Yarra Valley.

Hobart, Australia's second-oldest city, is nestled in the foothills of Mt Wellington. Hip festivals, bustling markets, and top-notch cuisine and drink enhance the town's rich treasure of colonial architecture and natural beauties.

The Tasman Peninsula's breathtaking coastline vistas and historic structures are also highlights. There are several possibilities for bushwalking, surfing, and sea kayaking. The notorious prison colony, Port Arthur, sits forebodingly on the World Heritage list.

One of the underrated cities of beauty in Australia - Booming Brisbane is an energetic river town on the way up, with an edgy arts scene. Brisbane is also known for its lively dining and nightlife scene, with a range of restaurants, bars, and cafes to suit all tastes. The Fortitude Valley and West End neighborhoods are particularly popular, with a range of hip and trendy establishments.

Discovering a wild sensation out here; spending time exploring the region's edges will tune your senses away from urban roughness. Wildness manifests itself in a variety of ways, from pristine Arnhem Land to backpackers breaking free on Darwin's Mitchell Street.

You will have an amazing opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture and the legacy left behind by tens of thousands of years of occupancy. Indigenous rock art has left an astonishing impression on the terrain, serving as an ancient record of human existence, seemingly unaffected by years of climate change.