This week, marks the 20th birthday of Google Maps, and the company is celebrating a remarkable story of Australian innovation.

It’s a story that began with this whiteboard, tucked away in an apartment in Hunters Hill in Sydney.

Here, the founders of Where 2 Technologies sketched out their vision – building the core technology that would become Google Maps.

Since then, Maps has evolved exponentially and scaled globally. From navigating bustling city streets to exploring the remote outback, Google Maps helps more than 2 Billion people worldwide find their way each month.

Aussies can use Maps to track bushfires, check air quality, to make lists and reservations.
We turn to Maps to compare petrol prices, find sustainable routes, get our bearings with AR and find inspiration with Street View.

Most Reviewed Locations on Google Maps Australia

Most reviewed restaurant:

1. Dosa Hut Indian Restaurant, Harris Park, NSW (14.4K reviews, 4.61 average rating)
2. Chatkazz Harris Park Restaurant, Harris Park, NSW (12.1K reviews, 4.4 average rating)
3. Pho A Gogo, Southbank, VIC (11.5K reviews, 4.79 average rating)
4. Ziyka Restaurant, Carlton, VIC (10.3K reviews, 4.57 average rating)
5. Opera Bar, Sydney, NSW (10K reviews, 4.45 average rating)

Most reviewed Café:

1. Andonis Cafe & Bar, Yeerongpilly, NSW (8.2K reviews, 4.68 average rating)
2. Higher Ground, Melbourne, VIC (5.1K reviews, 4.1 average rating)
3. The Grounds of the City, Sydney, NSW (4.2K reviews, 4.05 average rating)
4. ST. ALi Coffee Roasters, South Melbourne, VIC (3.4K reviews, 4.23 average rating)
5. The Hatter and the Hare, Bayswater, VC (3.3K reviews, 4.47 average rating)

Most reviewed Visitor attractions:

1. Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW (58.3K reviews, 4.64 average rating)
2. Scenic World, Katoomba, NSW (20.2K reviews, 4.5 average rating)
3. Elizabeth Quay, Perth, WA (19.3K reviews, 4.52 average rating)
4. Busselton Jetty, Busselton, WA (13.5K reviews, 4.61 average rating)
5. Brighton Bathing Boxes, Brighton, Vic (10.6 reviews, 4.41 average ratings)

Most reviewed Park:

1. Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth, WA (26.2K reviews, 4.79 average rating)
2. Hyde Park, Sydney, NSW (16.8K reviews, 4.6 average rating)
3. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Currumbin, QLD (11.9K reviews, 4.56 average rating)
4. Port Campbell National Park, Port Campbell, VIC (11.6K reviews, 4.76 average rating)
5. Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, Doonside, NSW (11.4K reviews, 4.44 average rating)

Most reviewed Museum:

1. Melbourne Museum, Melbourne, VIC (16.8K reviews, 4.63 average rating)
2. MONA, Hobart, TAS (11.9K reviews, 4.35 average rating)
3. Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, VIC (11.4K reviews, 4.53 average rating)
4. Australian Museum, Sydney, NSW (10.8K reviews, 4.6 average rating)
5. Queensland Museum, Brisbane, QLD (8.8K reviews, 4.59 average rating)

Most reviewed Fish and Chips shop:

1. Charis Seafoods, Labrador, QLD (5,152 reviews, 4.05 average rating)
2. Mures Lower Deck, Hobart, TAS (4,055 reviews, 4.1 average rating)
3. San Remo Fishermans Co-Op, San Remo, VIC (2,930 reviews, 4.25 average rating)
4. Blu By Australian Seafood Group, Melbourne, VIC (2,284 reviews, 4.42 average rating)
5. Tommy Ruff Fishbar (Mordialloc), Melbourne, VIC (2,254 reviews, 4.57 average rating)

Most reviewed Ice Cream shop:

1. Cow & The Moon, Enmore, NSW (3,411 reviews, 4.6 average rating)
2. Gelato Messina, South Brisbane, QLD (2,829 reviews, 4.71 average rating)
3. Simmos Ice Creamery, Dunsborough, WA (2,633 reviews, 4.63 average rating)
4. Rivareno Gelato, Barangaroo, NSW (2,523 reviews, 4.53 average rating)
5. Pidapipó, Carlton, VIC (2,391 reviews, 4.61 average rating)

Most reviewed Thrift shop:

1. Savers, Melbourne, VIC (1,588 reviews, 4.27 average rating)
2. Savers, Adelaide, SA (1,375 reviews, 4.23 average rating)
3. Savers, Melbourne, VIC (1,363 reviews, 4.16 average rating)
4. Savers, Melbourne, VIC (1,321 reviews, 4.2 average rating)
5. Savers, Adelaide, SA (1,300 reviews, 4.24 average rating)

Most reviewed Vintage Clothing shop:

1. Retropolis, Preston, VIC (433 reviews, 4.55 average rating)
2. The Real Deal – Vintage and Sneakers, Newtown, NSW (415 reviews, 4.91 average rating)
3. RetroStar Vintage Clothing, Melbourne, VIC (308 reviews, 4.25 average rating)
4. Newtown Vintage, Newtown, NSW (301 reviews, 4.53 average rating)
5. Treasure Vintage, Melbourne, VIC (216 reviews, 5 average rating)

Most reviewed Recycling Centre:

1. Metal Biz Recyclers, Rocklea, QLD (348 reviews, 4.78 average rating)
2. Exchange Depot Southport – Containers for Change, Southport, QLD (251 reviews, 4.53 average rating)
3. Ipswich City Council Riverview Recycling And Refuse Centre, Brisbane, QLD (230 reviews, 4.03 average rating)
4. Daws Road Recycling Centre, Adelaide, SA (229 reviews, 3.84 average rating)
5. Wetherill Park Return and Earn Automated Depot, Sydney, NSW (227 reviews, 4.96 average rating)