Australian border is open, so, can Malaysians travel to Australia now? The answer is, yes!

Australia is a country that attracts international tourists for its vibrant scenery, serene lifestyle, and diverse cultures. Indeed, it is a great destination to visit for your next family holidays!

With the Australian international borders now open, there are some travel restrictions in Australia to remember.

Below are some of the latest travel requirements you need to consider before preparing to travel to Australia. You can find more information in Traveloka’s COVID-19 Info & Requirements.

If you find Australia a great holiday destination to cherish for a lifetime, then no time to wait! The average time for a one-way trip from Malaysia to Australia by plane takes 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight tickets are available from Kuala Lumpur international airport to all regions of the country.

Airlines such as Scoot, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Qantas, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Jetstar Asia Airways and Malaysia Airlines are available to enter Australia.

The ticket price is from RM793.11 to RM20,133 and has 1 to 3 stops before reaching Australia's destination. The duration varies from 11 hours 55 minutes to 41 hours 20 minutes.

However, if you prefer a direct flight, you might want to check flight promos from Malaysia Airlines. Still, the travelling hours take up to seven hours and 55 minutes.

Its cabin baggage is 7kg and complimentary with in-flight meals and entertainment. Plus, the airline also provides power and a USB port if you need to charge your phones, laptops, or tabs after hours of using it on the air.

If your flight depart date might change, go for tickets that have refundable policies than the non-refundable ones.

All of this information and features given by each airline are included in Traveloka to plan your travelling better and contribute to a smoother journey.

Getting around Australia is easy as many public transportations are available for visitors from trains, public buses, trams, and ferries.

It would be easier if you made a proper plan first, navigating the places you would like to go as the cost of the tickets varies from city to city.

If you can drive, it would be recommended for you to rent a car, so that it would be easier for you to hop from visiting the countryside to the busiest cities.

Do check whether your driving license can be applied internationally to avoid any hiccups during travelling.

Sydney opera house is a must-visit place as it is an architectural masterpiece and Sydney's iconic landmark.

If people mention Sydney, the image of Sydney Opera House is the first thing that pops up in their minds - showing how synonymous this place is with Sydney.

It is located right beside Sydney's Harbour Bridge, the sight of Sydney Opera House from afar, serving a magnificent view to its spectator.

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The Sydney Opera House offers various performance venues under the same roof. The venues include Concert Hall, Drama Theatre, Playhouse, Studio, Joan Sutherland Theatre and Utzon.

In 2007, the Sydney Opera House was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site as it homes different cultural art performances. You can visit this architectural masterpiece to witness a show at this iconic concert hall.

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The Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination that collects over two million visitors each year. It is the world's largest reef system located in the coral sea, off the coast of Queensland of Australia.

Millions of corals over thousands of years have made the Great Barrier Reef. The area of the great barrier reef is the same as the area of Malaysia.

There are over 1,500 species of fish, 400 species of coral, 4,000 species of mollusc, and 215 species of birds reside there. Not only that, a great diversity of marine worms, anemones, crustaceans, and other species also live here.

In simple words, the Great Barrier Reef is rich in biodiversity. If you visit this place, you will not be surprised to know that The Great Barrier Reef is listed under the seven wonders of the natural world as the beauty of this place is ethereal.

The Great Barrier Reef is beautiful all year round, especially from June to October. The weather is favourable to travellers. Temperatures remain in the low 60s to mid-80s, and rainfall is uncommon, which provides clearer waters and better diving conditions.

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Queensland Gold Coast is a perfect place for a family trip! It's a coastal city in Queensland, approximately 66 kilometres south-southeast of the centre of the state capital Brisbane and immediately north of the border with New South Wales.

Over 10 million tourists visit the Gold Coast every year as a myriad of fun activities can be done there.

One of the places you can visit is Timezone Surfers Paradise, a unique indoor theme park with over 200 arcade machines and other fantastic stuff. You can easily spend the whole day playing games there.

Another attraction you can drop by is Miami Marketta. It provides a wide variety of street foods such as wood-fired pizzas, Japanese food, American barbecue, and many more.

Miami Marketta's atmosphere gives a cool and great vibe with a live band playing in the background.

While you are there, drop a visit to Warner Bros Movie World. It has the longest and fastest roller coaster in Australia. It has awesome rides for families, especially for the children, where they get to meet characters from Looney Tunes, DC, and Scooby-Doo.

Well, exploring Gold Coast is not complete if you do not experience the stunning coast itself. Do not miss the iconic surface paradise on the gold coast that has picturesque beaches.

Kakadu National Park is a world's heritage site that is rich in biodiversity. The preservation of Aboriginal culture from many indigenous communities is the speciality of this place.

One of the activities you can do here at Kakadu National Park is yellow water fishing. It is like testing your luck at catching the territory's famous Barramundi fish. The tour guides will provide the fishing cast and coach you to the cast.

The next to-do list is visiting Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls with marvellous landscape views.

No visit to Australia is complete without visiting this Kakadu National Park. Jim Jim Falls is a 150-metre long cliff, and Twin Falls is a gushing drop onto the bodily water below that has fantastic flow all year round.

Since Twin Falls is a habitat of saltwater crocodiles, travellers are prohibited to swim in it.

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If you are not into that, you can take the sunset and sunrise cruise and enjoy what mother nature has to offer in feasting on your sights.

There are a total of 6 cruises operating every day, with each trip taking around 90 to 120 minutes.

Due to its popularity, tickets are limited and need to be booked earlier. To enjoy the full trip to Kakadu National Park, book the tickets in advance to not miss this lifetime chance!

You could not imagine Australia without its most well-known animal, the kangaroo. If you are excited to see kangaroos and birds, then Murramarang National Park is the right place for you to explore.

Murramarang National Park is located on the New South Wales south coast, and it is a kangaroo hotspot. You will spot grey kangaroos and birdlife. You also can enjoy activities such as fishing, swimming, and surfing here.

You also can book a park accommodation or pitch a tent at Murramarang National Park near Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast.

Park accommodation options such as Depot Beach cabins, Pretty Beach cabins, Pebbly Beach shacks, or Yellow Rock beach house are available if camping life is not your forte.

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This is the world-famous beach located in the surrounding suburb in Sydney, New Wales, Australia. You can reach Bondi beach in 30 minutes by bus and train.

Many local tourists will visit Bondi Beach for the food that award-winning restaurants sell. Devouring the famous fish and chips and going for a picnic are some of the things you should not miss while you are at this beach.

Bondi Beach is also popular for its sports activities across Australia, such as the National Rugby League competition, City to Surf Fun Run, International Beach Volleyball competition, and so on.

It is also interesting to know that many Irish and British spend their time on Christmas at Bondi beach.

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Broome, which is known for Rubibi, is popular for its sunset camel rides.

Your first visit must be to cable beach because visiting this region is honestly a refreshing experience for your soul. So, if you're craving an adventure full of true-blue wanderlust, bring yourself to this stupendous place.

The telegraph cable that connects Australia's Northwest with the rest of the world, lying between Broome and Java, numerous sunrise and sunset camel rides are available along the northern ends of the coastline.

Next, Gantheaume's point is said to have evidence of the existence of dinosaurs for more than 130 million.

Take a photograph with the dinosaur footprints that will be kept as a memory that you can bring home along.

While you are there, observe dolphins and the migrating whales from the Gantheaume Point Lighthouse, the view is spectacular.

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