Australia

Australia offers an appealing mix of fine food and wine, cultural immersion, action and adventure, and natural beauty. Australia’s east coast offers the chance to experience some of the country’s most famous highlights. Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, see kangaroos and koalas, sail around the Whitsundays or join a bush food tour led by an indigenous guide, the choice is yours. Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is friendly, laid-back and easy to navigate on foot. Melbourne has famous laneways decorated with spectacular street art and filled with hip cafes. Visitors to Hobart who venture beyond the historic waterfront are rewarded with cutting edge contemporary art at the world-famous MONA gallery and the rich convict history of Port Arthur. The Northern Territory offers everything from the spiritual beauty of Uluru to the knockabout charm of Darwin and spectacular landscape of Kakadu National Park. Adelaide is a foodie’s delight with restaurants, cafes and bars galore and a colourful inner-city market. Western Australia offers the chance to swim with whale sharks, see quokkas on Rottnest Island near Perth, and explore the picturesque Margaret River wine region. Mention Canberra and most people think of politics but the Australian capital is also home to some of the country’s best art galleries and museums.