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Some here have said you should try and concentrate on a single area of the US. If you plan on making regular visits to the states it makes sense. Personally, I disagree. If I were in your shoes and I were going to visit Australia I know I wouldn't be back for a looong time. I would want to make the best of the time I had and see as much as I could see.
If you're into natural sights I would recommend Yosemite Nat. Park in California, The Grand Canyon in Arizona, and definitely Yellowstone in western Wyoming. The central US is pretty flat and is interesting if you want to know about the westward expansion of the original settlers. If not, you can keep on moving. If you hit the eastern US there are the Smoky Mountains in in Tennessee and North Carolina and the Adirondacks in New York state.
I'm afraid I don't know much about the southeast US.
Unfortunately your travel options are limited. The national rail service Amtrak is nearly bankrupt and has a spotty safety record. Automobile travel is alright but you waste a lot of time on the road. Air travel is fast, convenient and reasonably priced. You have to book ahead though as the airlines will absolulely gouge you if you book a flight at the last minute. One more option is to work with an American travel agent and look into bus tours. You ride on a large comfortable bus with reclining seats and it's own WC. The tours stop at lots of interesting places and have reasonable lodging.
Best of luck and I hope you have an absolutely great time while you're here.
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