Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Australia

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has touched down in Australia.

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at Yangon International airport before her departure for Australia. (AAP)

The Nobel Peace laureate is on a five-day visit to encourage support for further democratic reforms in her nation.

During her trip she'll visit Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra and will make a number of speeches, including one at the Sydney Opera House tonight.

She also meet NSW Governor Marie Bashir at Government House in Sydney this afternoon.