A vast, incredibly diverse country of unique landscapes and holiday experiences, half the world away, Australia is a superb holiday destination. Holiday in the stunning Australian cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, explore the natural splendour of the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and Uluru, unwind on the golden sands of Queensland and the Whitsunday Islands, admire the rugged beauty of Tasmania and enjoy a host of other destinations and attractions.
Australia holiday highlights
• Sydney - iconic, exciting and beautiful, one of the finest places in the world to eat, and the embodiment of the best of urban beach life.
• Leafy and picturesque Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, each city an enchanting gateway to its respective state.
• Uluru (Ayers Rock), mesmerisingly attractive with the different lights of the day, and the other geological marvels of Northern Territory, such as Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings Canyon, and Western Australia, like the Bungle Bungles.
• The Great Barrier Reef, the most amazing of Australia's natural wonders, offering unforgettable diving and snorkelling opportunities.
• The idyllic Whitsunday Islands, off the Sunshine Coast.
• Wild and unspoilt Tasmania, Australia's 'Natural State'.
Australia travel articles
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