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Ranked: Where Australians are travelling abroad, compared with 2019

Short-term trips abroad by Australian residents to the 15 most-visited destinations, in the 12 months to July 2026 compared with the 12 months to July 2019.

12 months to July 201912 months to July 2026Japan+104%Vietnam+81%India+49%Indonesia+35%Fiji+25%China+23%Philippines+22%Italy+18%Malaysia+16%Thailand+12%New Zealand+3.8%Singapore−1.5%United Kingdom−11%Hong Kong−27%United States−37%

Key takeaways

  • Indonesia remains the top destination, with 1,789,800 trips in the 12 months to July 2026 — 135% of its 2019 level.
  • Japan recorded the largest rise, reaching 990,950 trips, or 204% of its 2019 level.
  • The United States saw the largest fall, with 679,490 trips — just 63% of its 2019 level of 1,076,080.
  • Vietnam attracted 577,880 trips, reaching 181% of its pre-pandemic level.
  • Hong Kong recorded 183,730 trips, the lowest of the 15 destinations shown, at 73% of its 2019 figure.