The Australia leisure travel market size reached USD 26.10 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 48.90 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.50% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by rising domestic tourism, owing to government-led promotional campaigns, surging international arrivals seeking nature and luxury experiences, enhanced airline connectivity, and the rising demand for unique and immersive travel experiences across both metropolitan and regional destinations.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 26.10 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 48.90 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 6.50% |
Rising Domestic Tourism and Government-Led Regional Revitalization
Among the key drivers in Australia's domestic leisure travel market is higher rates of domestic tourism itself, driven largely by specific government programs focused on regional revitalization. During the past few years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, Australians have extensively expressed a desire to see more of what their own country has to offer. This trend has been supported by government incentives and policies, such as tourism grants, travel vouchers, regional town infrastructure development, and advertising campaigns like "Holiday Here This Year" by Tourism Australia. These have not only led to rising domestic travel but also assisted in spreading travel demand away from traditional destinations like Sydney and Melbourne. In addition to this, regional governments have made significant investments in improving regional attractions' accessibility and attractiveness—from upgrading road connectivity and building eco-tourism parks to organizing local festivals and improving hospitality services.
Surge in High-Income International Visitors Seeking Luxury and Experience-Based Travel
Another strong market driver is the boom in high-income foreign visitors from the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, who are attracted to luxury, nature-oriented, and experience-based tourism. These tourists are less price-conscious and are motivated mainly by unusual, high-end experiences, such as exclusive wildlife safaris, Great Barrier Reef diving expeditions, luxury train travel like The Ghan, and five-star eco-lodges in Tasmania or the Whitsundays. The image of Australia as a clean, safe, and exotic long-haul destination has become more attractive in the post-pandemic world. International travelers tend to be ready to invest heavily in immersive experiences, wellness retreats, indigenous culture tours, and eco-friendly travel options. The Australian tourism sector has also strategically targeted this segment by providing carefully designed itineraries, multilingual tour guides, and special access to distant or culturally relevant areas. Luxury hospitality companies, high-end restaurants, and custom adventure firms have all seen a significant surge in demand, led by wealthy millennials and retirees.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on traveler type, age group, expenditure type, and sales channel.
Traveler Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the traveler type. This includes solo and group.
Age Group Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the age group have also been provided in the report. This includes baby boomers, generation X, millennial, and generation Z.
Expenditure Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the expenditure type. This includes lodging, transportation, food and beverages, events and entertainment, and others.
Sales Channel Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the sales channel have also been provided in the report. This includes conventional channel and online channel.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report | Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Traveler Types Covered | Solo, Group |
Age Groups Covered | Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennial, Generation Z |
Expenditure Types Covered | Lodging, Transportation, Food and Beverages, Events and Entertainment, Others |
Sales Channels Covered | Conventional Channel, Online Channel |
Regions Covered | Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, Western Australia |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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