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Destinations in Australia

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  1. Darwin
  2. Melbourne
  3. Brisbane
  4. Perth
  5. Sydney
  6. Canberra



Relax into a laid-back, outdoorsy lifestyle on holidays to Australia, from cosmopolitan coastal cities to sun-kissed beaches and rainforest-covered mountains to the red desert Outback.

Holidays to Australia take you to a country so huge it takes half-a-dozen hours to fly west from the Great Barrier Reef coral playgrounds to the fields of wildflowers surrounding Perth. Lapped by both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, a glittering fringe of golden sand meets the rugged cliffs and beaches of the south coast. A string of hills frames the east coast, running south from Queensland's cattle-grazing tablelands to the eucalypt-scented valleys of the Blue Mountains. Head inland and the countryside turns to ochre dust and one-pub towns dot the road leading to Australia's symbolic heart, the sacred site of Ayers Rock (Uluru).

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  • Active types: Take a deep breath then swing out above the rainforest canopy from a bungy-jumping tower in Cairns. If you dare open your eyes, you'll catch a glimpse of north Queensland's beaches!
  • Kids & teens: Koala cuddling doesn't get any cuter than at the Lone Pine sanctuary in Brisbane. Wombats and kangaroos are also here to greet you but the koalas are the most adorable stars of the show.
  • Grown-up families: Get behind the wheel for a scenic drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road. The winding coastal route clings to cliffs and runs alongside surfing beaches, past sleepy holiday towns to the Great Otway National Park, which has a thrilling treetop walkway.
  • Relaxing: Where better to throw down your beach towel than Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands off Queensland? The water is calm and azure blue, and the sparkling sand is pure and white - perfect for chilling out.
  • Nightlife: A European atmosphere makes sophisticated Melbourne Australia's nightlife capital. Whether you're after blockbuster musicals, cosy nights in wine and tapas bars, or up-and-coming stars playing gigs in local pubs, Melbourne's your place.
  • Romance: Wine lovers? You're in luck! The undulating hills of the Barossa Valley make a romantic day trip from Adelaide and are packed with boutique wineries offering tastings of local shiraz and riesling.
  • Free & cheap: Want the best harbour views in Sydney for free? Take a walk across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It stretches high above the water from the Rocks to Milsons Point and is a must-do on trips to Sydney.
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