Australia

Sydney tap water meets health standards and is safe to drink—carry a reusable bottle to refill. If you prefer, a small filter can reduce slight chlorinated or desalinated tastes.

Melbourne tap water meets Australian standards and is safe to drink — carry a reusable bottle and refill from taps. If you prefer, use a small filter for taste, but it’s not necessary for health.

Brisbane tap water is treated to Australian standards and is safe to drink; carry a reusable bottle and use public refill stations. If you prefer a different taste, bottled or filtered water is widely available.

Perth tap water meets Australian standards and is safe to drink; carry a small filter or bottled water only if you are sensitive to mild chlorine or mineral tastes.

Tap water in Adelaide is treated to Australian standards and is safe to drink from the tap; use bottled water only if you prefer the taste or during rare local advisories.

Gold Coast tap water is treated to Australian standards and is safe to drink; it can taste slightly chlorinated or mineral depending on the source, so use a small filter if you prefer. Restaurants will usually provide tap water on request.

Tap water in Cranbourne meets Australian standards and is safe to drink; use bottled water only if you prefer the taste or have a very sensitive stomach when arriving. Ice and washed fruit are generally safe from taps.