Visit Australia
Welcome to the AARP Members Visit Australia page. Here you will find information to help you hop on over to Australia! You can find out how easy it is to apply for a visa, book tours around Australia, visit the Great Barrier Reef, experience Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo, see the great southern land by rail or one of the other exciting adventures on offer.
Visa requirements
American citizens visiting Australia for 90 days or less may enter Australia without a visa stamped in their passports. However, American travelers must receive an electronic travel authority (ETA) from the participating travel agent or airline. An ETA clears the traveler electronically for entry into Australia. Alternatively, travelers may request a visa from the Australian Embassy or nearest Australian Consulate.
Find out more information regarding long-stay visas, business visas, retirement visas and more
Seniors discounts and deals
Australia loves seniors! Whether you are looking for accommodation deals, flights, packages, car hire or something fun in the sun, About Seniors has the discounts and deals for seniors! It is important to remember that your seniors’ card is not valid throughout Australia, but many businesses will pass on a seniors discount if you present the card!
Visit our Hot Deals page.
Visit our Discount Directory.
See Australia by Rail
The Ghan, The Mighty Indian Pacific and The Overland are three of Australias most exciting train adventures. Sit back and relax in comfort as you experience one of the worlds greatest train journeys through the Australian outback.
Find out more information on Australian Train Travel
Visit Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo was opened in 1970 by Bob and Lyn Irwin, the parents of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. Located in Queensland, Australia Zoo is home to over 2000 animals and is dedicated to the conservation of animals. There is no place in the world like Australia Zoo, giving you the opportunity to cuddle with a koala, hand-feed Elephants, walk with Sumatran Tigers and watch crocodiles leap from the water! An experience beyond all else combining excitement and education!
Find out more information on Australia Zoo.
Visit the Great Barrier Reef
Set off the coast of Queensland in the northeast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coastal reef system and a World Heritage Site. The reef system is so extensive, it can be seen from outer space. Popular tourist experiences include scuba diving, boat trips to secluded islands and fishing adventures.
