1. About This Website

Discover Australia ("we", "us", "our") is a free online information portal dedicated to showcasing Australian landmarks, natural wonders, cultural heritage sites, and tourist attractions. The website is operated from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Our content is intended for informational and travel-inspiration purposes only. We are not a travel agency and do not sell tours, accommodation, or travel products directly. All content is published for educational and informational purposes.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Discover Australia website (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue using the Website immediately.

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Website, regardless of location. Users under the age of 13 should obtain parental consent before using this Website.

3. Use of Content

Permitted Use

You are welcome to browse, read, and share links to pages on this Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may use information obtained from this Website to plan personal travel.

Prohibited Use

Without our prior written consent, you must not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content from the Website in whole or in part;
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Website;
• Use any content from the Website for commercial purposes;
• Frame or embed the Website within another website without our permission;
• Attempt to interfere with the Website's security, performance, or functionality.

4. Intellectual Property

All original written content, page layouts, graphics, and design elements on this Website are the intellectual property of Discover Australia or our licensed contributors, protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and applicable international treaties.

Photographic images used on this Website are sourced from Unsplash under their free-use licence and remain the property of the respective photographers. Please refer to Unsplash's licence terms before reusing any images.

The Discover Australia name and logo are unregistered trade marks of the Website operator. You must not use them without prior written permission.

5. Accuracy of Information

We take care to ensure that information about Australian landmarks, opening hours, admission, and access conditions is accurate at the time of publication. However, conditions can change — natural sites may have seasonal closures, opening hours vary, and cultural protocols (such as those relating to Uluru) evolve over time.

We strongly encourage visitors to verify information independently with the relevant national park authority, state tourism body, or venue before travelling. We do not accept liability for decisions made based on outdated or incorrect information published on this Website.

6. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external websites including state tourism boards, national parks, and transport operators. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.

7. User Submissions

If you submit tips, corrections, travel stories, or other content to us by email or through any contact form, you grant Discover Australia a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, edit, and publish that content in any format. You confirm that any content you submit is your own work and does not infringe any third-party rights.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content for any particular purpose.

Travel to natural landmarks carries inherent risks. Information provided on this Website is not a substitute for professional travel advice, park authority guidance, or safety briefings provided at the destination.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, Discover Australia and its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website or any content found on it.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.

10. Privacy

We handle any personal information collected through this Website in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. Please review our Cookie Policy for information on how we use cookies and analytics data.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria for resolution of any dispute arising from your use of this Website.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Discover Australia
PO Box 1234, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: legal@discoveraustralia.com.au

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as which pages you viewed, how long you stayed, and your display preferences — so that your next visit is smoother and more relevant.

Cookies do not contain personal information such as your name or address by default. However, when combined with other data, cookies can be used to identify individual users. Where this is the case, we treat that information as personal information under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

2. How We Use Cookies

Discover Australia uses cookies to:

• Ensure the Website loads correctly and functions as intended;
• Remember your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask every time;
• Understand how visitors navigate the site so we can improve our content;
• Measure the popularity of individual landmark pages and features;
• Deliver a consistent experience across multiple visits.

We do not use cookies to serve personalised advertising or to sell your data to any third party.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Type	Purpose	Duration	Opt-Out?
Strictly Necessary	Required for core site functionality including consent banner preferences and security. The site cannot function properly without these.	Session – 12 months	No
Functional	Remember your preferences such as your preferred state/territory view or saved landmarks. Improves site usability.	Up to 12 months	Yes
Analytics	Helps us understand which landmark pages are most visited, where traffic comes from, and how visitors use the site. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled.	Up to 24 months	Yes
Performance	Monitors page load times and image delivery quality to ensure fast performance across Australia's varied internet connections.	Up to 12 months	Yes

4. Third-Party Services

Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services we use:

• Google Analytics — we use this to analyse website traffic in aggregate. IP anonymisation is enabled. Google may process data on servers outside Australia.
• Unsplash CDN — photographic images are served via Unsplash's content delivery network. Unsplash may use session cookies for delivery optimisation.
• Google Fonts — we load fonts from Google's servers, which may set a short-lived session cookie. No personal data is retained by Google beyond the request.

We have no control over cookies set by third-party providers. We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies for full details.

5. Managing Your Preferences

Our Consent Banner

When you first visit Discover Australia, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the page. You can accept all cookies, or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

Browser Controls

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies, or only third-party cookies;
• Delete cookies at any time;
• Receive a notification when a cookie is about to be set.

Please be aware that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the Website's functionality. For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

6. Your Rights Under Australian Law

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information;
• Complain about how we handle your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

For any questions about cookies or privacy, please contact:

Discover Australia — Privacy Officer
PO Box 1234, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: privacy@discoveraustralia.com.au