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You can take a virtual trip to Australia with a tour of the Great Barrier Reef and a koala livestream

• While millions of people around the world stay home, there's still the opportunity to travel. It just has to be done virtually. 
• Australia is a top destination for many travelers, and it's home to all types of adventures. 
• From zoos to zip lines, here's how to travel Australia virtually. 
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Australia is home to every type of adventure. The Great Barrier Reef provides tourists with an underwater trip through the world's largest coral reef. The Australian Alps entice skiers looking for a snowy experience. Tourists take safaris through the Outback, where they can spot native animals. Plus, Australia's bustling cities engage travelers and their love for music, art, and history.

Visitors could easily spend years in the country without ever scratching the surface of what Australia has to offer. 

But now tourists can get a head start on their vacation through these virtual experiences. 

Imagine snorkeling through the Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough.

Join David Attenborough on a virtual tour of the diverse underwater world. Virtual snorkelers will learn about why the ecosystem is at risk and what they can do to protect it. 

Virtually trek the Outback's national parks.

Ulu r u-Kata Tju t a National Park is one of Australia's most sacred regions. On this virtual tour , indigenous Australians will guide you through the cultural history of the parks.  

Virtually cuddle with koalas.

With eight live webcams of koala bears, visitors are bound to leave with a new favorite animal. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is home to 70 species of native Australian wildlife, so virtual visitors can also watch platypuses, raptors, and dingoes. 

Take a virtual tour of the Melbourne Museum.

The Melbourne Museum has six virtual tours for visitors. Uncover the stories of aboriginal Victoria, walk through Australia's native flora and fauna, or discover Australia's prehistoric past.

Explore one of the country's largest cities: Sydney.

Take a virtual ferry ride into Sydney, Australia. Once you're there, you'll be able to explore the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park, and the Royal Botanic Gardens . 

Listen to live orchestras from across the country.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra , Sydney Symphony Orchestra , and West Australian Symphony Orchestra are offer live concerts to watch. 

Virtually zip through a forest

Illawarra Fly wants to create an adrenaline rush from the couch. The adventure company has started a virtual zip line tour . The rider will speed through Australian treetops with the help of a virtual guide.

It wouldn't be a trip to Australia without some sand and sun.

The Twelve Apostles is one of Australia's more popular national parks. The coastal park is made up of seven limestone rocks near Victoria, Australia. The virtual tour provides an aerial view of the gorgeous coast. 

Take a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House.

The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia's most recognized landmarks. On this virtual tour through Google Arts and Culture, visitors will dive into the opera house's architectural history and its flagship performances.

Virtually visit snow leopard cubs.

Zoos Victoria is home to three snow leopard cubs. The zoo wanted to make sure the whole world can enjoy their cuteness, so it set up two livestreams .

Virtually hang 10 at the Australian National Surfing Museum.

Located in Australia's surfing capital, Torquay, the museum celebrates the country's surfing history. On the virtual tour , you'll discover the history of surfing, explore colorful surfboards, and listen to stories from famous Australian surfers. 

Enjoy a sunset over Sydney Harbor.

Travel to Sydney Harbor for a breathtaking view. Tourism Australia offers a 360-degree view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House at sunset.

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Australia’s Best Virtual Tours, Zoo Cams & Museums to Explore From Home

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Visit Australian landmarks, zoos, aquariums, galleries, museums & world heritage sites from your home. Here are more than 30 virtual online tours you can do across Australia. Some involve Google Steet View tours while others let you view online exhibits.

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Discover online exhibitions at the Art Gallery of New South Wales including topics including First World War, Athletes in the Archibald and 19th-century portraits. Discover the many artworks held in this gallery from your own home. You can also walk through the art gallery using Google Street View.

Art Gallery of South Australia

Discover online exhibitions at the Art Gallery of South Australia including topics including Australian Art, Modern Art, Japanese Art. Discover the many artworks held in this gallery from your own home. You can also walk through the art gallery using Google Street View.

Australian Museum

Have a look through Australia Museum in Sydney through the online platform, Google Arts & Culture: Natural History. Combining Google photos, Google Street View, 360-degree videos and audio tours, virtual visitors will be able to explore the collections and specimens up close.

There is also the Sydney Science Trail which runs from 13 August. Traverse the new Sydney Science trail online and discover cutting-edge science at home. Explore videos, photogrammetry, and blogs from top scientists, researchers and curators. It’s all happening at Sydney Science Trail – stay tuned!

The super-fun  online Sydney Science Trail  is packed with on-demand activities, kids games and opportunities to learn at home. Take the trail and be rewarded for what you discover. Complete the science quiz at the end of each level and receive your badge – see how many you can collect!

The Australian National Surfing Museum

Based in Torquay, the Australian National Surfing Museum celebrates the history of surfing in Australia and charts Australia’s significant contribution to the development of surfing around the world. Discover online exhibitions including Surfer Stories as well as a history of surfing in Australia.

Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef

Explore the coral cay of Lady Elliot Island on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef in this seaview survey. You can explore around the cay as well as underwater.

Fraser Island

Check out the beautiful environment of Fraser Island in this 360-degree photo. Scroll to move around.

Great Barrier Reef

Explore the Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough. He narrates videos about the reef. The website also includes an educational, interactive map.

HMB Endeavour

Step inside the HMB Endeavour without leaving your home in a virtual tour at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. This is a replica of the HMB Endeavour that Captain James Cook sailed to observe the Transit of Venus and to find “Terra Australis”. Explore the different decks of this ship as well. There are also learning packs for school kids.

Immigration Museum

Explore Victoria’s diversity and culture from your home through the Melbourne Immigration Museum at Home program . You can explore their exhibition through free virtual tours including Identity: yours, mine, ours and Immigrant Stories.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Want to see Australian animals? Check out livestream videos of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane. There’s live footage of koalas and their joeys, dingo pups, platypus, emus and kangaroos.

Macquarie Island Research Station

Take a tour of Macquarie Island, a World Heritage-listed sub-Antarctic island located in the Southern Ocean, approximately halfway between Australia and Antarctica. In this tour of Macquarie Island see how people live and work in “Macca” by exploring a range of buildings and scenic areas.

Melbourne Museum

Take an online tour of history, culture, science and nature through the Melbourne Museum at Home program. You can explore their exhibition through free virtual tours including Wild: Amazing animals in a changing world, Phar Lap: A true legend, Te Vainui O Pasifika and The Mind and The Melbourne Story.

National Archive of Australia

Discover online exhibitions at the National Archive of Australia including Watching the Waves, Summers Past and Banned: A secret history of Australian censorship. These include a number of historical images.

National Gallery of Australia

Discover online art exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia including Australian works, Modern Art and historic paintings of Sydney and Melbourne.

National Gallery of Victoria

Discover online art exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria including Australian works, Modern Art and Renaissance paintings. Discover the many artworks held in this gallery from your own home.

Newcastle Art Gallery

Take a tour of online art exhibitions at the Newcastle Art Gallery . Recorded in January 2018, the exhibitions  PAINTING MEMORY: From the collection  and  EVERYTHING CHANGES: Tim Maguire 2002 – 2017 have been documented in a 3D showcase of the Gallery building, recording some of the most iconic works of art from their collection as an interactive and educational online resource.

Geoscience Australia (National Mineral and Fossil Collection)

Discover online exhibitions of the National Mineral and Fossil Collection including topics like Gems from the Safe, Australian meteorites, Australian opals and fluorescent minerals.

Parks and Wildlife Western Australia

Parks and Wildlife Western Australia have a number of Google Views that you can explore. Choose from walking trails, waterfalls, gorges and lookouts and explore the beautiful landscapes of Western Australia. The Granite Skywalk and Fortescue Falls are a couple of our favourites.

Port Phillip Bay Reef Cam

Nature Conservancy Australia presents Reef Cam, Australia’s first-ever rocky-reef, live-feed, combined under and above water webcams. The live stream features flora and fauna from Port Phillip Bay in Victoria.

Powerhouse Museum

Do a virtual walkthrough through the Powerhouse Museum , a popular museum in Sydney. There is a number of online exhibits you can access including Ingenuity and Innovation, Health and Medicine and the Australian invention, the flight recorder.

Queensland Museum

Discover the fascinating exhibits in a virtual tour of Queensland Museum . This museum contains natural history, cultural heritage, science and human achievement that tells the changing story of Queensland. Click on online exhibits about dinosaurs, fossils and amber.

Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art

Discover online art exhibitions at the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art . It includes art exhibitions with work from India, Pakistan, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia.

Scienceworks

Explore the exhibitions in Scienceworks in Melbourne. You can choose to start from the Think Ahead exhibition, Sportsworks exhibition and The Spotswood Pumping Station.

SEA LIFE Melbourne

Enjoy a virtual aquarium visit at SEA LIFE Melbourne . Get up close to underwater creatures by watching their live streams. Get up close to their Gentoo and King Penguins and learn about what their keepers and aquarists do there every day!

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Enjoy a virtual aquarium visit at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium . Get up close to underwater creatures by watching their live streams including Pig the Dugong, Gentoo and King Penguins.

Shrine of Remembrance

The Shrine of Remembrance is the National War Memorial of Victoria, a monument dedicated to all those who have served in the armed conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australia has participated. Walk through the Shrine of Remembrance as well as visiting the online exhibitions.

State Library of New South Wales

Discover online exhibitions at the State Library of NSW including topics including the First Fleet, Discovering Antarctica and the Holterman Collection, which is the most important photographic documentation of goldfields life in Australia.

State Library of Queensland

Discover online exhibitions at the State Library of Queensland including topics like the First World War and Australian South Sea Islanders.

Sydney Observatory

Do a virtual walkthrough through the Sydney Observatory .

Sydney Opera House

Take a look inside the Sydney Opera House with Google Streetview. Click on the Online Stories to learn more about this iconic building as well as its architect Jørn Utzon. You can also watch a 360 degree  Youtube video of the Sydney Opera House and scroll around to see different viewpoints. The video also includes a performance from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Taronga Zoo

Spend some time with the animals at Taronga Zoo on TarongaTV. They have set up 24/7 live-streaming cameras so you can enjoy your favourite animals at any time of day. The zoo has set up a Tiger Cam, Seal Cam and Elephant Cam at Taronga Zoo Sydney. There are also shows and animal feedings that you can watch.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Discover the sacred space of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park guided by the Anahgu traditional owners. Click, tap and hover to hear songs and stories in a virtual tour of this remarkable place.

Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

Go underground and explore the Umoona Opal Mine & Museum in Coober Pedy in a virtual tour. It’s a fascinating place You can explore a hand-dug bedroom, and the Old Miners Dugout as well as an underground cinema.

Zoos Victoria

You can watch animals all day long.  Zoos Victoria has live streams at their Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo enclosures. See snow leopards, penguins, lions, zebras and giraffes. Tune in at different times to see the animals being fed.

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10 Amazing Virtual Australian Experiences To Indulge In

Explore Australia from the comfort of your home with these Virtual Tours of Australia

Australia is home to many adventures. The sixth-largest country in the world, it offers a wide range of experiences that are worth the journey, along with truly unique wildlife. Of course, while tackling the novel coronavirus right now, tourism the way we know it has come to a halt. So, although we are bound to our homes, it doesn’t mean we cannot distract ourselves with the best virtual Australia experiences we can take from our couch. Until we start planning the real deal.

Listed Below Are Some Of The Best Virtual Trips That You Can Take Through Australia

Enjoy the splendid and colourful great barrier reef.

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest and perhaps the most famous coral reef in the world. Whether you’re an avid diver, or just enjoy seeing this beautiful natural wonder, this virtual tour with David Attenborough will cure any deep-sea wanderlust. According to the National Geographic , “half of the Great Barrier Reef has been bleached to death since 2016.” The reason listed for the 89% collapse of the Great Barrier Reef has been Coral Bleaching. Therefore, it might be better to explore the entire reef virtually than the actual dive.

Listen To Crashing Waves At The Twelve Apostles

Located in the south of Australia, The Twelve Apostles is one of Australia’s more popular national parks. Witness the splendour of these limestone cliffs through this stunning virtual tour , with incredible 360-degree views of a gorgeous coast, magnificent rock stacks that rise majestically from the ocean, soaring to 45 metres high.

Dare To Go Shark Cage Diving

If you would like to virtually relive a ‘Jaws’-like experience in Australia, get ready to raise your heartbeat with an up, close and personal encounter with Australia’s Great Whites. This awe-inspiring virtual experience will take you into the dreamy Eyre Peninsula where you will watch these magical beasts make a beeline towards you. Do you think you are up for it?

See The Stunning Views From The Top Of Uluru, Australia

Discover the serene beauty of one of Australia’s most unique landscapes at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. While you may not be able to climb the mountain (even after the lockdown), you can enjoy these amazing surroundings using 360-degree story spheres — audio and visuals included — it’ll feel like you’re actually there!

Walk Along The Waters At Hancock Gorge, Australia

Tucked away in Western Australia’s Karijini National Park, this gorgeous place can be visited virtually from anywhere in the world. You can walk along the edges of this popular swimming hole (and maybe even soak your feet in a cold bucket of water to set the scene) and see its calm waters for yourself. 

Visit The Umoona Opal Mine & Museum, Australia

Plunge deep underground and walk around this stunning opal mine in the heart of Coober Pedy, South Australia. In a rustic underground dugout, you’ll find rooms full of artefacts and historic equipment. The only thing you won’t be able to get for yourself on this virtual tour is a souvenir.

Gaze At The Southern Lights Or Aurora Australis In Tasmania

Found in various places in the southern hemisphere, Southern Lights is the southern cousin to the Aurora Borealis. Watch as Aurora Australis illuminates the night sky with flickering shades of green, blue, purple and red in this handy 360 panorama . While the northern lights are subject to extreme seasonal change, southern lights can be viewed all year round. Now, virtually you can see them whenever you want. Start planning that post-corona trip!

Explore The Exhibitions In Melbourne Museum

From the comfort of your home, you get to choose your favourite tours in the Melbourne Museum. The museum offers six virtual exhibitions, from the ‘First Peoples’ exhibition which has stories of aboriginal Victoria to ‘Dinosaur Walk’ which highlights Australia’s prehistoric past, get ready to learn and have fun. You’ll be rewarded with crowd-free learning and entertainment—all in this virtual experience!

Take In The Memorable Sunset Over Sydney Opera House

Australia’s most recognized landmarks, the Sydney Opera House is now offering a 360-degree tour . This virtual experience of Australia allows you to explore the mesmerising quarters of the iconic landmark. Launched by The Sydney Opera House and the Google Cultural Institute, this virtual experience has a digital collection of 50 online exhibits mesh together. They contain archival photography, interviews, performances, early architectural drawings, historical documents, and Street View imagery of the Opera House , that the viewer can experience from the comfort of your own home.

See The Magnificent Tropical Oasis That Is Fortescue Falls, Australia

This gorgeous waterfall is located in Western Australia’s Karijini National Park. The park’s only permanent waterfall, it is a tropical oasis in the middle of the remote and unforgiving desert-like Pilbara Region. Place yourself in the breathtaking scenery that is the virtual tour of these pristine falls.

Ready To Immerse Yourself In The Beauty Of The Land Down Under? 

Even when we cannot book our flights and jump on a plane to Australia, we can experience this beautiful country through a virtual lens with these virtual Australia experiences. We get a peek into Australia’s most memorable experiences, whether that’s getting uncomfortably close with massive sharks or enjoying a sunset at the Sydney Opera House. Check out these virtual experiences throughout Australia and let us know which one captured your heart in the comments section.

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Visit Australia On This 13-day Virtual Trip Complete With Kangaroo-filled Beaches and Beautiful Vineyards

In-person tourism may have come to a halt for now, but that isn’t stopping destinations from inspiring our future wanderlust. Plenty of places have taken to the internet to offer virtual tours including several National Park tours in the U.S., a partial tour of the Great Wall of China , and a handful of museums around the world. But now, Tourism Western Australia is taking it to the next level by offering a 13-day virtual reality tour around some of its most unique places and landscapes.

“Today marks the first day of our FREE virtual tour around Western Australia which starts in Esperance,” the tourism board announced on its Facebook page on April 15. “Today you can soak up the endless blue coastlines, then relax with a coffee and curious kangaroos at Lucky Bay beach.”

It added, each day, at 9 a.m. WST, they will travel from “the south stopping at stunning Western Australian attractions and destinations along the way as we head north - everyone is invited! We encourage you to come along for the ride and learn more about what our amazing state has on offer. It will all still be here when the time is right to travel again, we promise it will be worth the wait!”

Already, the tour has stopped at Albany for a glide across the region’s “granite cliffsides and sheltered bays. Then [took] the plunge into the great Southern Ocean, spotting flat sunfish and killer whales.”

It’s also stopped at the Margaret River Wine Region to see how the varietals are grown before hiking to Cape track and “splashing in the shallows with friendly Hamelin Bay stingrays.”

And, it stopped at the stunning Yallingup region in the South West where the tourism board explored “the depths of Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup, its impressive geological formations and its meaning to the local Aboriginal people.”

Want more? It’s simple. All you have to do is follow Western Australia on Facebook and watch the tours whenever you please. Just be sure to scroll back to make sure you caught up with the most recent stops. This way, you’ll know exactly where you want to visit when this is all over.

Exploring Australia Virtually: Interactive Online Tours and Virtual Journeys

Posted on 22 February

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In an era where travel may be limited, technology offers us a remarkable alternative: virtual exploration. From iconic landmarks to breathtaking natural wonders, interactive online tours and virtual journeys allow us to experience the beauty and diversity of Australia from the comfort of our homes. In this article, we’ll embark on a virtual adventure, exploring the immersive world of online tours and virtual journeys across Australia. Additionally.

Discovering Iconic Landmarks

Interactive online tours offer a unique opportunity to visit Australia’s most iconic landmarks with just a few clicks. From the Sydney Opera House to the Great Barrier Reef, these virtual tours allow users to explore famous sites in stunning detail, providing 360-degree views and informative insights along the way. Whether you’re admiring the architectural marvels of Sydney or marveling at the natural wonders of Uluru, interactive online tours bring Australia’s landmarks to life in a way that’s both educational and inspiring.

Immersing in Natural Beauty

Virtual journeys take us beyond the confines of cities and into the heart of Australia’s natural beauty. From the lush rainforests of Queensland to the rugged outback of the Northern Territory, virtual journeys allow us to immerse ourselves in the diverse landscapes that define the Australian continent. With panoramic views, immersive audio, and interactive elements, these virtual experiences offer a glimpse into the unique ecosystems and geological formations that make Australia a land of unparalleled natural beauty.

Experiencing Cultural Heritage

Interactive online tours also provide insights into Australia’s rich cultural heritage, allowing users to explore indigenous sites, historical landmarks, and art galleries from coast to coast. Whether you’re delving into the ancient rock art of Kakadu National Park or exploring the galleries of the National Gallery of Victoria, virtual tours offer a window into Australia’s vibrant cultural tapestry, preserving and celebrating the stories and traditions that shape the nation’s identity.

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Interactive online tours and virtual journeys offer a gateway to explore Australia’s landmarks, natural sites, and cultural heritage from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re craving adventure in the outback, serenity in the rainforest, or insight into indigenous culture, virtual experiences provide a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the Australian landscape. Additionally, the accessibility of minimum $10 deposit casino options in Australia offers another avenue for virtual entertainment, allowing individuals to enjoy real-money gameplay responsibly while embarking on their virtual adventures Down Under.

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Take a live virtual tour of the National Museum from anywhere in Australia and beyond. Tours are available for all ages and abilities.

This is an interactive experience – see our exhibitions and collections, ask questions and join the conversation. Email [email protected] for more information or to make a booking.

The Museum also offers free curriculum-aligned digital excursions for schools.

How does it work?

An experienced Museum staff member will guide your group through one of our exhibitions via a variety of online platforms.

Connect with your:

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• videoconferencing system.

We offer free tours to access groups and community organisations. Please get in touch if you would like to make a booking.

If you are interested in tours and workshops for corporate groups, please contact us for further information and pricing.

Email [email protected] for more information or to make a booking.

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We offer tours of our permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions. Contact us for timing and availability.

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Live From Aus: Explore Australia’s Best Travel Experiences Virtually from 16 – 17 May

New weekend plans: Explore the whole of Australia online with Live From Aus (16 – 17 May)!

Australia is a longtime favourite destination of ours. With gorgeous nature spots, unique wildlife, a buzzing food culture, and a refreshingly slow pace of life, it’s little wonder why we Singaporeans can’t wait to run back.

Although it’s unknown when we can head Down Under again, Down Under decided to bring its epic experiences to us — absolutely free! And while we stay safely at home, of course.

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Live From Aus (16 – 17 May)

Live From Aus is a live programme of exciting virtual travel experiences all over Australia. This includes cooking classes in Byron Bay , penguin encounters on Phillip Island , and scenic nature tours to the Great Barrier Reef and more. Basically, it covers everything you’d want to enjoy on holiday!

Live From Aus will run for a whole weekend. It’ll kick off from 5AM on 16 May (Singapore time), and continue throughout the day. You can catch the entire event on Facebook .

The full schedule is also absolutely chokkas ( Aussie slang for packed). There’s something new every hour, so it’s rather hard to be bored! You’ll find all the details here , but here are some of the highlights:

Workout with Chris Hemsworth’s trainers, Luke Zocchi and Dan Churchill (16 May, 6AM SGT)

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Live from Byron Bay and New York City, Chris Hemsworth’s team has put together a short workout that’ll whip you into shape. Although Thor himself won’t be involved in the training (sadly), you’ll still get a little taste of the exercises that buffed him up for the Marvel films. 💪

Penguin Parade Bedtime Stories with Wippa, from Phillip Island (17 May, 4PM SGT)

Families and kids will love this one! Phillip Island is home to the world’s largest colony of penguins. You’ll get front-row seats to watch the Penguin Parade, a.k.a these cute guys waddle around. The segment also features playful stories narrated by Michael “Wippa” Wipfli, a popular Aussie radio presenter.

The Great Aussie Brunch with Three Blue Ducks, LIVE from Sydney, Byron Bay & Melbourne (17 May, 8AM SGT)

For all the Sunday brunchers out there, Live From Aus features famous chefs from Three Blue Ducks, an award-winning restaurant. They’ll teach you how to recreate drool-worthy brunch dishes from the comfort of your kitchen.

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Underwater Reef Tour with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef (16 May, 2PM SGT)

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most breathtaking diving spots. It’s full of colourful fish, coral reefs, turtles, and loads of other sea creatures. This virtual diving tour is a neat way to see Australia’s underwater beauty — especially for those who can’t dive, or hate getting wet!

Uluru Sunset Session with First Nations music curated by Sounds Australia (16 May, 4PM SGT)

Located in the Northern Territory, Uluru is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks. You’ll get to soak up a wondrous sunset over Uluru (in real-time!) and the Australian outback, along with a lovely soundtrack.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! There’re many more events like a coffee masterclass , a dance party with The Wiggles , and croc wrangling (no joke). Go check out the full schedule and get ready for a trip down under!

Explore the Best of Australia with Live From Aus

If you want to escape another boring weekend, Live From Aus is one exclusive event you shouldn’t miss! Watch it on Facebook , from 16 – 17 May.

On top of exploring the best of Australia’s culture and nature, it’s amazing that the event is hosted all over the country. Think of it as the perfect chance to see a different part of Australia, especially if it’s someplace you’ve always wanted to visit!

Until it’s safe to travel physically again, indulging in the online world is the next best way to satisfy our wanderlust. That, and obviously planning your next (Aussie) adventure 🤩🌏 If you need some ideas, check out our road trips in Western Australia , Sydney , and Melbourne !

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As it now the official advice of the government to cancel all inessential domestic travel with the closing of state borders, Australians are turning to daydreaming and planning around what their next holidays may look like — once the curve has been successfully flattened, of course.

“Many travellers around the world have had to put their Australian holiday plans on hold until it is safe to travel again,” says Phillipa Harrison, managing director for Tourism Australia .

Before we all able to leave our homes once more, the tourism board wants to give Aussies the chance to virtually peek in on some of the country’s most beautiful places and memorable experiences, whether that’s a look-in on baby koalas cuddling, or a live-stream of the sunset in Uluru.

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“Let the mind travel and take a virtual tour of Australia. Immerse yourself in some of the most iconic and incredible destinations and experiences our country has to offer — all from the comfort and safety of your home, wherever in the world that is.”

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best virtual experiences on offer.

Catch 360° views of Australia’s most beautiful sites

Tourism Australia is bringing you a collection of 360-degree videos that allow you to immerse yourself in some of the land’s most beautiful aquatic and coastal sites. The clips are all paired with sounds of nature and/or ambient music, and are shot beautifully to show off the landscapes in all their glory. Here are some of our favourites below:

Take in the sunset over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House .

Kayak and trek through the Katherine Gorge , part of the Nitmiluk National Park in the Northern Territory, and see Aboriginal art dated back millions of years old.

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and wade through crystal clear water before going underwater with marine wildlife.

Fly overheard the 12 Apostles along Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road to the sound of crashing waves.

Get up close and personal with the cute-as-a-button quokkas on Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth in Western Australia.

Peek in on furry friends at Australian zoos

We’ve discovered the best background visuals to our working-from-home set-ups is a live -stream of cute animals. It’s distracting, yes, but so cute and worth the endorphin rush. Some of Australia’s biggest zoos are now hosting live-streams of their furry friends. Here are some to tune into:

Zookeepers are still working to keep the animals happy and well looked after at The Australian Reptile Park . So while they feed and care for the animals, they’re inviting onlookers online to join them. They’ll answer viewer questions while cuddling dingoes, feeding koalas and taking us on virtual walks through the zoo.

Bring your kids along for the ride as you visit the SEA LIFE Melbourne aquarium. Facebook live streams will feature special live Q&A sessions while showcasing the beauty of tropical underwater marine life.

Zoos Victoria is bringing the zoo to you with live streams at both the Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo enclosures. Check in on the snow leopard cubs (good luck seeing them do anything other than nap) or visit the waddling penguins, and wandering giraffes.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the temporary closure of many beloved galleries, but we’ve been thrilled to see a rise in virtual tours of museums and cultural centres that allow us a good dose of art without having the leave the house. Australian galleries and museums have established their own online experiences, and here are some we’ll be taking part in.

Head over the new Melbourne NGV Channel for a virtual and free, curator-led tour of fashion exhibition Collecting Comme , and the Instagram-worthy KAWS: Companionship In the Age of Loneliness .

Stick around in Melbourne for a minute and pass through the Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples exhibition, which outlines the histories, cultures and many languages of of the Victorian Aboriginal people.

Take a trip down to Tassie and stop by the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona). A live stream of Tim Steiner is running between 10.00am and 4.30pm every day as he sits with his back to the camera, shirtless and showing off his elaborate back tattoo.

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Australia’s best wildlife experiences

With animals found nowhere else on Earth, Australia’s wildlife encounters are always one of a kind.

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Whether you’re ready to dive in or prefer to observe from the comfort of a boat, Australian waters offer an incredible array of unique marine life experiences. Turtles, colourful fish and even manta rays are common sites for snorkellers, while tour operators all over the country offer exciting eco-sensitive encounters with whales, dolphins, sea lions and whale sharks.

Swim with Australia’s marine life

From snorkelling with whale sharks to getting up close to turtles and sea lions, plenty of “pinch me” moments await in Australian waters.

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Seeing a kangaroo or koala is a bucket list experience for so many visitors. And for good reason! Outside of zoos, Australia’s endemic wildlife can only be found here, making it a truly special encounter. Thankfully, it’s not as difficult as you might expect. Just head outside of urban areas for your best chance at finding a snoozing koala or bouncing kangaroo. Hot tip: ‘roos love to graze on golf courses!

Where to meet Australia's cutest animals

Come and meet the cute creatures that call Australia home.

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Keen to meet some of the world’s fiercest predators? In Australia, you can get face-to-face with saltwater crocodiles and great white sharks in a controlled environment. Each experience puts you into a protective cage to be lowered into the animal’s environment. Marvel at their size and power as they swim and circle around you.

A great way to ensure you’ll get to see Australia’s iconic animals is to visit one of our incredible zoos, wildlife parks or sanctuaries. They are perfect for travellers who are short on time, families with small children or travellers with accessibility requirements. Many zoos even offer exciting wildlife encounters, giving you the chance to safely interact with a range of species much closer than you could in the wild.

Australia's best zoos and wildlife parks

From koala encounters to getting up-close to adrenaline inducing crocs; experience Australian animals at one of these top-quality zoos and sanctuaries.

Some of Australia’s wildlife can be elusive, so heading out with a guide on an outback safari gives you the best chance of spotting native animals in the wild. Your guide will also share facts about the animals and their ecosystem as you head into areas not accessible to everyone. The best part? With the keen eye of an experienced guide, you’re likely to see creatures you weren’t looking for, such as lizards, birds and smaller marsupials.

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The Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of unique species, including colourful fish, mammals, corals and turtles. Exploring this diverse underwater world gets more exciting with each trip, and having a list of must-spot creatures just adds another layer of intrigue. From tiny clown fish to giant clams, how many of the Great Eight will you see?

Meet the Great Barrier Reef's Great Eight

Discover where to encounter the Great Barrier Reef’s Great Eight marine species.

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Every year, Australia’s coasts become a highway for migrating whales. Along both the east and west coasts, pods of humpbacks head to the warmer waters of the north in winter and back to the cooler waters of the south as summer approaches. Numbers are so plentiful that many tour operators guarantee sightings. The southern coastline offers the chance to see southern right whales and orcas as they too make their annual migrations.

Whale watching in Australia

Spot southern right, dwarf minke, humpback whales and even orcas as they make their annual migration along Australia’s coasts.

Travel is a rewarding experience in itself, but it can be even more so when we endeavour to leave a place better than how we found it. Australia offers amazing opportunities to have a positive impact on the environment, like becoming a citizen scientist on the Great Barrier Reef or helping to rebuild koala habitats.

How to support Australia's wildlife

Whether you’re planning a meaningful Australian holiday or looking to make a difference from home, here’s how you can support Australia’s wildlife.

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You may not associate Australia with penguins, but Victoria’s Phillip Island is home to the largest little penguin colony in the world. Visitors are encouraged to pocket their phones and watch in awe as the tiny seabirds emerge from the sea and waddle their way back to their burrows each night. It’s as cute as it sounds.

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Inspire your students with this virtual tour behind the scenes to visit the Palaeontology collection at the Australian Museum. Using fossils from extinct animals in the Australian Museum collection, students will investigate classification and adaptations. They will meet our experts, view the collections, and find out about scientific technologies used to research palaeontology. Enjoy the experience through your web browser or download the Situ360 app and enter the code cd3ef6 to view in virtual reality.

Using your browser You can explore the Australian Museum's spaces using your browser. Navigate the experience by clicking and dragging with your mouse. The experience works best when using Google Chrome.

To find out about the palaeontology collections, fossils, scientific technologies and our experts, click on the pictures to watch videos, the book to read glossaries, or the icons to move through to the next room.

Using virtual reality Download the Situ360 app on your phone and enter the code cd3ef6 to go to behind the scenes in palaeontology . Distribute phones and headsets to your students to explore the Museum's spaces in VR.

The app is available on the Google Play Store .

Meet our experts

You will be introduced to this behind the scenes experience by Mat and Fiona from our Education team. They will welcome you to the Museum in the Crystal Hall and help you get familiar with the controls!

Once you make it to 200 Treasures of the Australian Museum in the Westpac Long Gallery, Dr Matthew McCurry and Dr Patrick Smith will introduce you to their research areas in vertebrate and invertebrate palaeontology. Follow them to go behind the scenes in the collection and learn more.

Finally, in the Workshop, you can learn more from Matt, Pat and Thomas about drilling, transport, scanning and digitisation of the collection.

Learning objectives and curriculum links

Through this virtual experience, students will:

• learn about vertebrate and invertebrate palaeontology and relevant fossils.
• understand animal adaptations and investigate how the structural features of extinct animals supported their survival.
• learn how palaeontologists group extinct living things.
• compare features of living things and relevant fossils.

NSW curriculum outcomes: ST2-4LW-S and ST3-4LW-SA

Acknowledgements and information for teachers

This experience was completed in partnership with the Technology 4 Learning (T4L) team at the NSW Department of Education. A very special thanks to Laurens, Jacob, Eric and Anh from T4L.

If you are interested in this experience, you can learn more about the collaboration between the Australian Museum and T4L here . You can also find out how to support your students to produce their own films and develop their an experience of their own.

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A is for Australia: Australia For Kids Virtual Tour

Welcome to the first letter for the Global Children’s Book Club ! Today we’ll be starting with Australia for kids. Get ready for a fun and inspiring Australia virtual tour – perfect for global education at home or for an Australia homeschooling unit.

You can find the full list of countries for the book club right HERE . Be sure to sign up for the email list to get all the information in advance and to receive fun extras!

Get your FREE Alphabet Printable Passport here!

Here’s the 2020 global children’s book club discussion schedule .

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Featured Australia Book

Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French

Author Book Chat

Read Aloud (Not by the Author)

Diary of a Wombat Picture Book Discussion Questions

• What kind of animals are marsupials?
• If you were to describe the personality of a wombat, what would it be like?
• What kinds of activities do wombats like to do? Do you have anything in common with them?
• What are some things wombats like to eat?

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Other australia books for kids, australia fun facts.

• The capital of Australia is Canberra.
• 90% of Australians live on the coast.
• Between 80-90% of Australia’s plants and animals are unique to Australia.
• The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps!
• The currency is the Australian dollar.
• Australia has 3 times more sheep than people.
• Australia has no official national language, but English has been the most common language spoken ever since European colonization.
• When European colonists first arrived, there were about 300 Indigenous Australian languages in regular use. Now, only about 20 of those are used by people of all ages (older people speak about 110 of them).

Australia for Kids: Flag Activity

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HERE is a fun printable Australian flag coloring sheet!

Australia Virtual Tour to a Featured Landmark

Great barrier reef.

The Great Barrier Reef the largest living thing on earth! It’s also the biggest coral reef in the world. Coral look like plants, but they’re actually small animals that attach to rocks. The coral reef provides a home to many other plants and animals.

Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts center in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It’s a very famous building! They host performances in music, dance, and other forms of art.

Featured Australian Artist: Albert Namatjira

Albert Namatjira was an Australian Aboriginal artist. (That means that he was descended from groups of people who lived in Australia before British colonization.) He was born on July 28, 1902 and died on August 8, 1959.

He was most famous for his watercolor paintings of central Australia. Though his works were popular even while he was alive, he experienced discrimination because of his Aboriginal descent. In Australia, there were certain areas set aside for decendants of white colonists, where indigenous people were not allowed to live. He was not allowed to move into a certain area because of his ethnic background.

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Featured Important Australian Person: Cathy Freeman

Featured Australian Food: Australian Recipe for Kids: Fairy Bread

This is a fun and popular Aussie kids party food. It’s simple for kids to make and fun to eat!

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White bread Butter or margarine Sprinkles

• Spread butter on bread. Cover with sprinkles.

Australia for Kids Craft Activity

A boomerang was a flying tool historically used for hunting. Some pictures of boomerangs being thrown at animals are show in some Indigenous Australian rock art that might be up to 50,000 years old!

Make an origami boomerang that actually returns! You may consider adding some Aboriginal symbols . Make sure to consider what the symbols mean!

Other Australia for Kids Facts, Activities, & Music

• The kookaburra song is a traditional Australian folk song that is perfect to teach kids! Here’s a link to learn the song .
• Here’s some other Australian folk music !

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Australia for Kids Discussion Questions

• Who are Aboriginal people?
• Do you think it’s important to have a consistent language for the whole country?
• What is a continent? Is Australia an island?
• What is your favorite Australian animal?
• Why do we need to protect coral reefs?

Thanks for Taking a Virtual Visit to Australia With Us!

We’ve loved putting together this resource to virtually visit Australia. We’d love to hear if you do any of these activities for a homeschooling Australia unit, or if you visit in person!

We hope to inspire curiosity and connection through exploring and learning, and we hope this guide helps you and your families. Please share any activities you do with us over on our  Instagram . And we’d be delighted if you passed this Australia for kids virtual tour and homeschooling resource along to others, as well!

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Watching your video with the interview with the local where she was talking about the Pan Asian cuisine being so good in Australia, reminded me of a food blogger I follow who is Australian who has so many incredible Asian food recipes on her blog. They are phenomonal, and she is such fun to watch in her cooking. The website is recipetineats.com

I have loved learning from her!

Oh that is so fun! I’ll definitely check it out – thank you!!

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Australia Virtual Tours - Momentum 360 Virtual Tours in Australia

Are you searching for the most reliable and up-to-the-minute virtual tour services in Australia? Stop hunting around as Momentum virtual tour is here to meet and exceed all your expectations about quality, pricing, and results. Our years of experience in this dynamic digital industry help us sharpen our expertise.

Increase Visibility with 360 Business Tour

You can’t capture more eyeballs on your business unless your Google My Business has 360  Virtual tour.

This video defines your business well for your customers while presenting every aspect aesthetically. You can make your business more visible by adding fascinating graphics to your video. We know how hard it is to do it all by yourself. Thereby, we offer our licensed photographers who are well-versed with advanced techniques. The more visible your business becomes, the better leads you will generate.

Boost Interest with Virtual Tour Services Australia 

According to Google, when a listing has 360 virtual tours, it will boost interest in your business to a great extent. So, if you want to improve your ranking in Search engines, you need to hire an expert like us. We have been doing that for quite some years. Therefore, we know what elements to add to your video to boost its magnetic appeal for its customers.

Increase CTA with Virtual Business Tours 

As soon as you list your Business in Google, you think of all the ways that help you increase Click Through Rate on your Listing. Don’t think too much because one of the most compelling and proven ways of boosting CTA to 50 percent is simply adding a 360 Virtual Tour. The high-quality video makes more customers look deep into your business, according to Search Engine.

Why Come to Momentum Virtual Tours in Australia?

We are efficient – Our team of experts is highly efficient. We don’t make our clients wait. We know how important it is for your business to have a complete business Listing. Since virtual tours Australia is an integral part, we will complete it on time. You won’t need to remind us about the deadline at all. 

• We share your Brand message – No matter what brand message you have, our virtual tours service provider will share it in the best manner available. All you have to do is to specify your brand requirements with us.
• We do it All – We know it’s a hassle to craft 360 Virtual Tours without knowledge and experience. We offer a comfy cushion by offering a complete virtual tour creations service in Australia. Tell us a little about your business and a message you want us to present. Nothing more is required from your side. We will handle it all, from crafting the content idea to finalizing its aspect ratio. 

Are you ready to walk on the path of business growth and development? Call us now, and our staff will give you a quick quote for our valuable virtual tour services in Australia.

Virtual Tours in Australia

Momentum 360 was founded in Philadelphia, PA but we have properties all over the continent. There is nothing more frustrating than setting your expectations high, only to be let down once you’re on location. Virtual tours in Australia should be easy to come by, quality and cost-effective tours are our main priorities for all clients. We are now open and active serving the Australia region with virtual tours and property marketing. So, we are here to serve YOU.

Now being launched in Australia, Momentum 360 hopes to expand our footprint and help as many businesses and realtors as possible. Our Virtual Tours have tons of case studies with a large portfolio but we are looking to expand in Australia. Most of our clients include realtors, commercial real estate, small business, retail and institutions. Momentum 360 offers the best price and package for Virtual Tours in Australia. Call or contact our team at Momentum 360 or Momentum Digital if you need help with growing your business or marketing your property!

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Momentum 360 Australia

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Featured Property Tours in Australia

Check out some of our favorite and most prominent marketing projects and virtual tours in australia.

Momentum 360 was started in 2017 and has since produced over 300 local projects ranging from over 100 residential houses for sale, to commercial buildings, to schools, and much more. We specialize in representing physical properties in the virtual world.

We are new to the Australia region and would love to showcase your property below!

Residential Property Tour in Australia

WE DO NOT HAVE ANY PROPERTIES YET TO SHOWCASE

Please see some work from one of our other cities below!

Commercial Property Tour in Australia

Coming soon! Please see some work from one of our other cities below!

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