Australia’s top 10 tourist attractions range from beaches to gardens and even a crocodile farm, according to some intense data-crunching by a major cruise company.

British-based Iglu Cruise analysed 40 of Australia’s top tourist attractions, using reviews on TripAdvisor to whittle down the list to those with the most five-star reviews from visitors.

“Tourism in Australia is booming, with visitors looking to experience the country’s world-famous beaches, incredible landscapes and fantastic tourist attractions,” the company said.

“As the sixth-largest country in the world, home to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, there is plenty to do and see in the land down under. With that said, we have revealed the top 10 tourist attractions in the country.”

These were the top 10 attractions:

1. Whitehaven Beach

With a five-star rating of 85 per cent, this famous beach in a state famous for its beaches, took out the No.1 spot.

Iglu notes Whitehaven Beach is in the heart of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and covers nearly seven kilometres of “pristine coastline … protected from commercial development”.

“Here, visitors can experience Australia’s natural beauty, where lush rainforest directly meets white sand and clear turquoise water,” it said.

Whitehaven Beach is accessible only by boat, with most visitors using Airlie Beach as their starting point. There are regular sailings from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven.

Ever-popular Whitehaven also topped the 2025 list of the world’s best beaches released by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet.

Whitehaven is the best beach in Australia and also our No.1 tourist attraction. Photo: Lonely Planet

2. Sydney Harbour

Sydney’s famous harbour is runner-up on Iglu’s list, with a five-star rating of 82.1 per cent.

“Serving as the cultural heart of the city, Sydney Harbour is arguably one of the most recognisable harbours in the world, stretching 150 miles along its shoreline,” the cruise operator writes.

“Home to over 60 beaches, national parks and thriving marine life, the harbour blends Sydney’s city landscape with natural beauty, encouraging outdoor activities for both locals and visitors.”

It recommends the iconic Manly Ferry – with its bargain-price access to picturesque views – as the best way to fully experience the harbour.

The Bondi-Coogee clifftop walk begins at the famous Bondi Icebergs. Photo: Facebook

3. Bondi to Coogee Walk

Staying in Sydney, this famous six-kilometre clifftop walk is next, with a five-star rating of 80.1 per cent.

“With beautiful views of the vast Pacific Ocean, the coastal walk takes about two to three hours at a steady pace, making it suitable for all ages,” Iglu notes.

The walk starts at Bondi Icebergs and takes in some of Sydney’s most beautiful locations, including Tamarama Beach, Bronte Beach, Clovelly Beach, Gordon’s Bay. It ends at Coogee Beach.

Uluru is well worth the planning it takes to get there. Photo: Eleni Curry

4. Uluru

Fourth spot goes to Uluru, the world’s largest sandstone monolith.

“Located in the desert of central Australia in the south-west corner of the Northern Territory, Uluru is … famous for its magnificent red hue,” Iglu writes.

“At 348 metres tall, it stands taller than the Eiffel Tower and is four times taller than the Statue of Liberty.”

Uluru has a five-star TripAdvisor rating of 80 per cent.

The cruise company warns that planning is necessary for a visit to the iconic rock, which is 450 kilometres from Alice Springs, its nearest major town.

Explore the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road. Photo: AAP

5. The Great Ocean Road

Victoria gets a mention with its famous Great Ocean Road, which has a five-star rating of 79.5 per cent.

“The Great Ocean Road is a (243-kilometre) stretch of winding road along the south-eastern coast of Victoria, Australia. Running between the surf towns of Torquay and Allansford, it is celebrated as one of the most scenic and spectacular coastal drives in both Australia and the world,” Ilgu says.

One of the major highlights along Great Ocean Road is the 12 Apostles, a collection of huge free-standing limestone rocks rising majestically from the ocean, sculpted by millions of years of fierce wave erosion.

Perth’s famous Kings Park is a gem a stone’s throw from the CBD. Photo: AAP

6. Kings Park and Botanic Garden

The list heads west for No.6, with Perth’s famous inner-city parks clocking in with a five-star rating of 79.3 per cent.

The Kings Park and Botanic Garden covers more than 400 hectares, two-thirds of which is untamed, protected bushland. It also has manicured lawns, memorials, and the internationally renowned Western Australian Botanic Garden.

Wild crocodile feeding is one of the attractions at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure. Photo: Tourism and Events Qld

7. Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure

“Nestled right against the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure is widely considered the best place in Australia to see apex predators, such as saltwater crocodiles, up close in a safe, eco-friendly environment,” Iglu reports.

“This attraction is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

The park, which is 40 minutes north of Cairns in far-north Queensland, has a five-star TripAdvisor ranking of 76.2 per cent.

Iglu says the highlight is the lagoon boat cruise. Guides use poles to feed the resident wild crocodiles, making them lunge out of the water.

Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens is a treasure trove of plants.

8. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Head back south for a more genteel attraction at No.8.

“Spanning (38 hectares) along the south bank of the Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a lush oasis that serves as a green escape to Melbourne’s busy central business district,” Iglu says.

“It houses a collection of over 50,000 individual plants representing 8,500 different species from around the world.”

The gardens have a five-star rating of 74.9 per cent. The cruise company notes they’re free to visit, so are particularly budget-friendly.

“If you are travelling with family, the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden is a must-visit. This is an interactive, nature-based playground featuring a bamboo forest, a ruin garden, digging spots, and a spectacular water-play area that’s popular on warmer days,” Iglu says.

A site recognised the world over. Photo: Getty

9. Sydney Opera House

Back in Sydney at “one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks” finally gets a look in.

The opera house has a five-star TripAdvisor rating of 74.8 per cent.

“It is famed as a global architectural masterpiece, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a major symbol of Sydney,” Iglu notes.

It won’t be a surprise to many Aussies, but Iglu rates the MCG on par with some of the world’s best sports stadiums. Photo: AAP

10. Melbourne Cricket Ground

Melbourne’s famous “G” rounds out the list with a five-star score of 74.4 per cent.

“Located in Yarra Park, just a short walk from Melbourne’s city centre, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and the epicentre of Australian sporting culture,” the cruise company notes.

It says the MCG is “among the largest and most famous stadiums in the world, alongside venues such as Wembley and Camp Nou”.

“Whether you’re interested in sport or not, MCG should be added to your Australian itinerary,” Iglu says.