There are three time zones in Australia spread over the width of Australia from Sydney to Perth and totalling 2hrs in difference, except for daylight saving time:
Eastern Standard Time (EST) - includes New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory
Central Standard Time (CST) - includes South Australia and the Northern Territory
Western Standard Time (WST) - Western Australia.
CST is one half hour behind EST, while WST is two hours behind EST
Daylight saving is not observed in Queensland, the Northern Territory or Western Australia. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on the first Sunday in October, when clocks are put forward one hour. It ends at 2am (which is 3am Daylight Saving Time) on the first Sunday in April, when clocks are put back one hour.

Pies have been popular in Australia since 1788, becoming a beloved part of Australian culture and providing an Aussie take on takeaways.

Mount Kosciuszko is Australia’s highest mountain, located in the Snowy Mountains in Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales.

Mandurah is famous for its Blue Manna crabs, which is evident by their annual Channel Seven Crab Fest.

Darwin transforms into an electrifying cultural epicenter each August with the Darwin Festival.

The Adelaide Hills region is celebrated for its impressive wines, which have achieved significant international recognition.

When trekking through the Victorian High Country make sure to hit the tracks and trails of national parks and reserves across the High Country.

In Western Australia & want to find out the best surfing spots? We have them for you.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will be remembered as a milestone in Australia's sporting history, inspiring future generations ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Every year there is a wide range of free events, info sessions, an array of open gardens, and a host of market stalls.

NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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