BREAKING NEWS! Beginning 29th March, Singaporeans can travel not only to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, but they can go to Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin as well!

Australia is one of the most amazing tourist destinations in the world for its amazing beaches, serene nature, and year-round sunshine. It is one of the largest countries in the world, located between the Indian and Pacific oceans in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fun fact! Although Australia is one of the largest islands in the world, it is also the smallest continent in the world. Interesting, right?

If you are planning to visit Australia for the first time, you should start your adventure in Sydney. It is one of the most visited cities in Australia and has a breathtaking view.

It is the capital of New South Wales on the east coast of Australia. Also known as Harbour City and Emerald City, it is culturally diverse with more than 250 different languages spoken in this city.

On top of all that, Australia also housed many UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in this city. Okay, Aussies, you guys are great, we know, we know. Keep rubbing it in, why don’t cha?

I’m kidding, we love you Straya, and your cute wombats!

Let’s start off by talking about the weather because that could make or break your holiday...aside from the pandemic.

You can visit Australia at any season that you like, and each will give you incredible experiences to remember.

Now, that is out of the way, let’s talk about flights.

Traveling to Australia from Singapore should not be a problem with the accessibility of daily flights.

Both direct and connecting flights are available from Changi Airport (SIN) to New South Wales, Victoria, or other parts of Australia.

The journey from Singapore to Sydney and Melbourne normally takes about 7 hours and 50 minutes, but it is also depending on the routes available.

There are more than 175 commercial airports in Australia, including domestic and international airports. Among all the airports in Australia, the main airports in this country are Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane.

Sydney Airport is the main international airport in Australia. It is located in the suburb of Mascot, approximately 8 kilometers south of the Sydney central business district.

Another fun fact! It is the busiest airport in Australia and was voted the 20th best airport in the world at the Skytrax World Airport Awards in 2018.

There are many flights available to Australia from Singapore offered by many airlines like Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Qantas, and Virgin Australia.

Due to the pandemic, flight schedules, entry restrictions, and cancellations are unpredictable. You must obtain the latest information from the airline that you intend to book with.

To have a trouble-free travel experience, be punctual for check-in at the airport at least three hours earlier from the scheduled time of departure.

It’s better three hours too soon than a minute too late, right?

Sydney Opera House is the most iconic attraction in Sydney. When you mention the city's name, most people will mention Sydney Opera House.

It is also one of the popular landmarks in Australia.

As one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Australia, it attracts more than 8 million visitors a year.

Located on the banks of the Sydney Harbour, it is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney identified by the iconic architecture shaped like shells or billowing sails.

It organized more than forty shows a week featuring many talented and well-known performers from all around the world.

There are many venues in this building like Concert Hall, Opera Theatre, Forecourt, The Studio, Playhouse, and Joan Sutherland Theatre.

Apart from the shows, you can taste the delightful food served at the Opera Kitchen and Bar; and take an organized tour to explore this majestic building.

Things to know:

Darling Harbour is a one-stop attraction on the western side of Sydney's CBD that caters to the needs of everyone.

It offers many attractions from a lively aquarium, museums to the IMAX theatre. Since there is plenty to do here, you need to plan your itinerary well.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is one of the highlights in Darling Harbour. It has the largest collection of Australian aquatic life in the world. It has 14 different themed areas that consist of various aquatic life, including sharks and colorful corals.

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Hyde Park is one of the beautiful parks in Sydney surrounded by 16 hectares of lush green and has more than 580 native trees in Australia.

It is the oldest park in Australia and is located in Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Care to go for a picnic, anyone?

One of the great highlights here is the bronze Archibald Fountain and Hyde Park Barracks, which is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Australia.

There are other interesting monuments on the north side of this park. One of the popular ones is the ancient mythological statue of Apollo surrounded by horses, tortoises, and dolphins.

Apart from that, there are also exciting events held in this park, like the Sydney Food and Wine Fair. Visitors can experience the best variety of food, including masterclasses and live cooking demonstrations by popular world-class chefs from around the world.

Things to know:

With the COVID-19 pandemic still spreading globally, travelers must always take extra precautions to be safe.

The travel safety requirements to Australiawill be more strict as we are traveling during the pandemic and the risk of transmitting and being infected is always there.

Here are some travel requirements to Australia to adhere to:

Stay safe and keep the travel spirit alive!

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