Tourism makes up nearly 3% of Australia's GDP. Most of this comes from domestic tourists, followed by New Zealand, Great Britain, and the United States. There are significant numbers of tourists from European Union and various Asian countries as well. The industry is worth about A$35 billion.
Many are attracted to Australia for their unique wildlife, both land and sea faring creatures. The Great Barrier Reef lies to the north. Tourists flock to the cities of Sydney and Melbourne on the east coast. They are also drawn away from the populated areas to Tasmania and the Outback.
There are over 500 national parks, which hold the wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, reptiles, and more. There are many species which are poisonous, such as snakes and spiders, which has gained Australia the reputation of being a place where "everything wants to kill you." But this doesn't stop the thriving tourism industry.
There are many museums in Australia, from the National Museum in Canberra, to the Western Australia Museum in Perth. There are attractions for culture, art, and even maritime.
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