Straight answers to the questions overseas visitors actually ask about Australia — visas, costs, best months, driving, wildlife, coffee and tipping.

Nearly every overseas visitor needs a visa for Australia, and for most it takes ten minutes and costs nothing or A$20. Here is which one applies to you, how to apply, and the mistakes that get people turned around at check-in.

Australia is not cheap, but it is more predictable than its reputation. Here is what accommodation, food, transport and the big-ticket experiences actually cost, with three sample daily budgets.

Australia is the size of the continental United States with the population of Texas. Here is where a hire car is essential, where it is a liability, and why you should fly between cities and drive within regions.

Australia's seasons run backwards, its north and south have opposite weather, and the wrong month can mean a beach you cannot swim at. Here is how to pick your dates.

Australian Festivals and Celebrations Australians know how to celebrate! From unique national holidays to world-famous festivals, STRALYA knows how to throw a party. Here's your guide to our best celebrations! Australia Day - January 26 Australia Day marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. It's a day for barbecues, beach cricket, citizenship ceremonies, and fireworks. Communities come together to celebrate being Australian, though it's also a day of reflection on our na

STRALYA G'day mate! Welcome to the greatest country on Earth - Australia, or as we lovingly call it, STRALYA! A Brief History of the Land Down Under Australia's story began over 65,000 years ago when the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples first inhabited this ancient continent. They developed rich cultures, languages, and traditions that continue to thrive today. In 1770, Captain James Cook claimed the east coast for Britain, leading to the arrival of the First Fle