Number of outbound tourists from Australia FY 2006-2023
Approximately 7.27 million Australian residents traveled from Australia overseas in the year ended June 2023, up from around 1.39 million in the previous year. Overseas travel decreased in 2020 and 2021 compared to prior years, as travel was restricted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Overseas departures from Australia
In financial year 2023, New Zealand was the most popular international travel destination for Australians, with over one million departures recorded. Indonesia and the United States were the next most popular destinations for outbound tourists from Australia. The number of overseas departures of Australian residents has recovered significantly from pandemic levels but still has a way to go to reach the pre-pandemic heights recorded in 2019.
Expenditure on overseas travel by Australian residents
Although more Australian tourists traveled to New Zealand, they spent more on vacations to the United States in financial year 2023, totaling over seven billion Australian dollars. Following closely behind was the United Kingdom, where Australian tourists spent over six billion Australian dollars. Before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, expenditure on overseas travel by Australian residents increased in 2020 compared to 2019.