Australia
Australia, with its numerous iconic places of interests, is an ideal holiday destination. There is the awesome beauty and wild colour of the natural icons such as Uluru (Ayers Rock), Great Barrier Reef and Kakadu National Park. Then there are the man-made icons such as the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge in Sydney and the glitzy Gold Coast in Queensland.
With its fantastic climate, friendly people, spectacular scenery, rich heritage and thriving culture, Australia is sure to provide you with a memorable holiday.
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Western Australia - the major city of Perth is closely surrounded by the wildflower, wine growing and scenic destinations of the Margaret River and Albany. North to the tropics is the beachside destination of Broome. Small townships, roadhouses, mining communities and national parks are scattered around the long distances between.
Northern Territory - from the red deserts surrounding Uluru and Alice Springs up to the tropics of Darwin and Kakadu National Park, the Northern Territory is stunningly beautiful, and easier to access than you might think.
Queensland - famous for its sunny warm weather, Queensland offers coastal exploration from the Gold Coast to the Great Barrier Reef. It is also home to the tropical rainforests of the Daintree National Park, and the island resorts of the Whitsundays. Inland lies the ranges of the hinterland, and further on are the vast expanses and beauty of the outback.
New South Wales - the coast is lined with beachside communities, each one offering experiences for the traveller.
South Australia - renowned for the fine wines of the Barossa Valley, the beauty of the Flinders Ranges and the outback as well as the beaches, events and culture of the City of Churches, Adelaide.
Victoria - Small, vibrant and with something for everyone, Victoria has dramatic surf beaches along the southwest and central coast, green rolling farmland and photogenic national parks. The diversity of rural Victoria is very easy to access due in part to its size and well maintained roads. Australia and Victoria's sporting, shopping, fashion and food capital is Melbourne.
Tasmania - separated from the mainland by Bass Strait, Tasmania has the rugged beauty of Cradle Mountain and the west, the beaches of the east, and the complete wilderness of the south. Hobart was the site of the second European settlement in Australia, and many historic sites are well preserved. The island has well developed facilities for travellers.
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 20 hrs to Sydney and 18 hrs to Perth
TIME: Sydney = GMT +11 hrs / Perth = GMT +8 hrs / Alice Springs = GMT +10 hrs
HEALTH: No compulsory vaccinations but a tetanus is recommended, please consult your local GP.
VISAS: Required. Please ask our travel consultant to organise this for you when booking.
CURRENCY: Australian Dollar (AUD)
SEASONS: opposite to those in the UK. North Australia has a wet season between Nov–Mar.
ELECTRICITY: 240/250 volts. Adaptor required.
13 day Unforgettable Australia Experience APT Independent Touring
14 day Australia Explorer APT Escorted Touring
13 day Barrier Reef Island Wanderer APT Premier Escorted Touring
12 day East Coast Adventure APT Escorted Touring
For details of Australian holidays, please telephone 0844 472 3402 or download our Australia brochure (14 MB)