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Discover this vast and ancient land - double the size of Europe with immense deserts and spectacular coast line.

Australia also boasts some of the world's wildest places, yet in Melbourne and Sydney, the two largest cities, it also has the most stylish and cosmopolitan cities in the Southern Hemisphere, if not the world!

Dine under the stars and camp in 5 star luxury in the shadow of sacred Uluru (Ayers Rock). Hear stories of the dreamtime from our local Indigenous guide.

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge and watch as Sydney and its famous harbour unfolds beneath you.

In marvellous Melbourne, the heart of Australian culture, sip on an early morning latte, take in a world class show or visit the amazing galleries. This is also the fashion capital so load up the credit card and bag some originals from talented fashionistas in one of the city’s cosmopolitan “villages” - Carlton, South Yarra, St Kilda or the city centre.

Because diversity rules in Melbourne, follow a day of refinement by joining in the hollering chorus at a night-game of Australian Rules football – fast, furious and fantastic!

This island continent contains every kind of climate and landscape, from the eerie beauty of the Red Centre to the steamy tropical luxuriance of Queensland's far North.

Indeed, with it’s tropical climate, Far North Queensland is renowned for the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest that surrounds it. You can scuba or snorkel to see the beautiful corals and the myriad colored fish. Enjoy the casually refined ambience of Port Douglas and take a cruise on the Daintree River to spot crocodiles in the heart of unspoilt rainforest.

The Northern Territory is not only home to Alice Springs and Uluru, but also to Kakadu National Park - the largest bird sanctuary in the world. The territory capital city of Darwin is multi-cultural and cosmopolitan, and the cuisine is as diverse as the locals. Dine by the water with delectable tastes from the open-air stalls.

The beautiful unspoilt scenery of the west will enchant you. Near the capital of Perth there are a huge number of major attractions, historic sites and national parks, including Rottness Island - an excellent scuba diving location; Rockingham - located south of Perth where you have the opportunity to snorkel and interact with friendly, wild dolphins, Mandurah, Jarrahdale and Pinjarra; and the Darling Range - with Mundaring, Kalamunda and the Walyunga National Park. Wildflower season in the southwest sees millions upon millions of flowers spread like seas over the desert landscape.

Let us show you Australia as only we can. This is a vast country and you could wander for months, but if you only have a week, two or perhaps a month we will design a voyage that will be perfect.

Whatever your interests - walking, diving, wine tasting and opera going, shopping, beaches and secluded islands - and literally everything in between! Memories are made in Australia.