A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Explore the hidden gem that is Stradbroke Island
15 days, from £3645 to £5820
See the harbour and the Opera House from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
16 days, from £4170 to £6655
Australia's top attractions and our selection of contemporary hotels
14 days, from £4500 to £6160
Sydney, Kangaroo Island, Red Centre, Top End and Great Barrier Reef: Five of the country's iconic sites in one trip
19 days, from £4985 to £6965
Eat your way around Melbourne with a local foodie guide
17 days, from £6490 to £10365
An adventurous but relaxing honeymoon in the southern hemisphere, with just the right mix of cities, Outback and ocean
16 days, from £7325 to £11695
Set sail across the Sydney Harbour
18 days, from £9000 to £14370
Enjoy a traditional welcome to the country in a smoking ceremony in Boudi National Park
17 days, from £9115 to £14555
Swim with dolphins and sea-lions in Australia's Eyre Peninsula
39 days, from £18360 to £29315
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
Practical guide
Travel Advice & Information
Divers will love exploring the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef and its vibrant wildlife, but anybody who loves the water will be in their element. Families, couples and solo travellers can sail, surf, snorkel and swim in the ocean and laze on the golden sands of the Queensland coast’s many beaches, enjoying the sunshine and friendly atmosphere. Foodies will also find plenty to delight in Australia with tasty eateries sprinkled across the country showcasing local produce and fabulously fresh ingredients. Meanwhile, for outdoorsy types, Queensland is heaven. Head to the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast (the names alone make you want to go there) and pay a visit to the idyllic town of Noosa, a mecca for laid-back hipsters and surfers. Head a little further north and you’ll find Great Sandy National Park, Tuan and Toolara state forests, and Fraser Island, all waiting to be explored.
The Whitsunday Islands are as close to paradise as you can get, with beautiful white sand beaches and incredible turquoise water. Take a catamaran tour and hop from island to island (there are 74 in total), enjoying the sun sea and sand of this tropical coast. The Great Barrier Reef is another natural wonder that with leave you slack-jawed and should be explored - responsibly - by anybody who loves to dive and snorkel. Back on the mainland, the ancient Daintree Rainforest remains one of Original Travel's favourite places, and you can also explore the channel country, the savannah country, Cape York, the Great Dividing Range and the Gulf country. Then there's the vast Outback, a landscape which seems endless and where every town has a story to tell. There are dinosaur footprints, wildflowers, ancient Aboriginal rock art sites and characters to share a beer with. Brisbane, meanwhile, offers the chance to experience sea and city simultaneously. This small but charming city has a great music and foodie scene and its own man-made beach for soaking up the sun and salty sea breeze.
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