Australia

54 places in Australia on Worth a Journey’s lists of the world’s 100 best

Australia has 54 entries on 23 of the 30 lists of the world’s 100 best places of one kind published by Worth a Journey in 2026. The most are in The World’s 100 Best Kebab & Döner Shops, with 6.

Source: Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/press/countries/australia/

6 of the world’s 100 best kebab and döner shops are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Kebab & Döner Shops 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Cedar in Katoomba, at N° 5.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Kebab & Döner Shops 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/kebab-doner/

5 of the world’s 100 best wineries are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Wineries 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Lowe Family Wine Co. in Mudgee, at N° 11.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Wineries 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/wineries/

4 of the world’s 100 best beaches are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Whitehaven Beach in Whitsunday Island, at N° 4.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/beaches/

4 of the world’s 100 best libraries are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Libraries 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is State Library Victoria in Melbourne, at N° 12.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Libraries 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/libraries/

4 of the world’s 100 best botanical gardens are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne in Melbourne, at N° 15.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/botanical-gardens/

4 of the world’s 100 best cable cars and mountain railways are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Scenic World in Katoomba, at N° 27.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/cable-cars/

3 of the world’s 100 best hikes are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Grand Canyon Track in Blue Mountains, at N° 24.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/hikes/

3 of the world’s 100 best show caves are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Show Caves 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Jewel Cave in Augusta, at N° 33.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Show Caves 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/show-caves/

3 of the world’s 100 best pizzerias are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Pizzerias 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Forno Antico Pizzeria in Perth, at N° 62.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Pizzerias 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/pizzerias/

3 of the world’s 100 best coffee houses are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Coffee Houses 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Jibbi Coffee Roasters in Sydney, at N° 75.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Coffee Houses 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/coffee-houses/

2 of the world’s 100 best ice cream parlours are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Lorenzo’s Gem in Eumundi, at N° 22.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/ice-cream/

2 of the world’s 100 best ramen shops are in Australia, according to The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Hanakyo in Nerang, at N° 40.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/ramen-shops/

Tatler Lane in Launceston is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Brunch & Breakfast Places 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 15.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Brunch & Breakfast Places 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/brunch-breakfast/

Lune Croissanterie in Melbourne is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 30.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/pastry-shops/

Aurora Spa & Bathhouse in Sorrento is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 37.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

Adelaide Airport in Adelaide is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Airports 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 42.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Airports 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/airports/

MONA in Hobart is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 44.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/museums/

Cantina OK! in Sydney is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 53.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/cocktail-bars/

Mountain Culture Brewery in Katoomba is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Breweries 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 59.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Breweries 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/breweries/

Wallaman Falls in Girringun National Park, Queensland is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 97.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/waterfalls/

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre in Gold Coast is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Shopping Malls 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 97.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Shopping Malls 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/shopping-malls/

Hamersley Gorge in Karijini is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 99.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/canyons-gorges/

Wild Bakery in Fremantle is the only entry from Australia in The World’s 100 Best Bakeries 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 99.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Bakeries 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/bakeries/