Australia regions

An enchanting combination of fascinating history and scenic splendour, New South Wales is Australia at its most vibrant and accessible. One of the country's smaller states, New South Wales nevertheless offers an abundance of enchanting landscapes from Outback to mountains, national parks to world-class vineyards, unique places to stay and exhilarating things to do, all within easy reach of the elegant and exciting city of Sydney.

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Untamed and beautiful, Australia's Northern Territory is truly a holiday destination with a difference. This vast state, equivalent in area to France, Spain and Italy combined, is a wonderland of spectacular landscapes from the arid red centre to the verdant, tropical north, with natural treasures from lost valleys to meteorite craters, hot springs to thunderous waterfalls, dotted in between.

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Queensland known as the sunshine state has an estimated 300 days of sunshine a year. Walk through one of the excellent national parks, relax on sandy sun-drenched beaches, dive the living kaleidoscope of the Great Barrier Reef or roam through the vast expanse of outback. Famous for its casual laid-back lifestyle and friendly people, take time to discover what Queensland is all about.

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A microcosm of Australia itself, this oft-forgotten state deserves more attention. Within its borders, visitors can experience everything good about this wonderful nation - fine food and wine, art and culture, natural and Aboriginal history, fishing and diving, cities and Outback, rivers and beaches. If you've seen the 'golden triangle' (Sydney, Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef), make South Australia focus of your next holida Down Under.

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Australia's 'Natural State', cleansed by the purest oceans and the freshest air in the world, Tasmania is the closest place left to the Garden of Eden. More than 40% of the island is protected in reserves and national parks - visitors can step out of their car into primeval forests, or onto captivatingly attractive beaches. Stay in one of the stylish new hotels and discover this stunning wilderness, along with its rich colonial history and delicious cuisine.

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The remarkable concentration of attractions in Victoria, Australia's smallest mainland state, make it an essential stop in a multi-centre tour of the country's highlights, or even well worth a holiday in its own right. There is plenty to occupy the visitor to Melbourne, which regularly tops lists of the world's most desirable cities, for several days, but don't miss Victoria's other wonderful and easily accessible attractions.

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With an area ten times that of the UK, and a population a quarter the size of London, there is no problem finding your personal space in Western Australia. Famous for its spotless blue skies, natural wonders and brilliant beaches, Western Australia offers the real Australian experience in every sense. And whatever time of year you travel, there is a part of this beautiful state sure to be bathed in glorious sunshine.

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