Destinations
Australia’s big cities deliver sophisticated dining, sublime shopping and vibrant arts and culture. Uluru marks the passing of millennia in our nation’s heartland, while just offshore, Rottnest Island, the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef are waiting to be explored.
Our inspiring destination packages showcase the best of these essential Australian places – in-depth encounters with our world-class cities, islands and iconic natural wonders.
Every journey needs a destination – get ready to arrive.
Perth
Natural wonders, a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, and a diehard sports culture – the western capital has an energy and appeal all of its own. Base yourself in this vibrant, cosmopolitan city and explore nearby urban and natural environs with these fabulous touring options.
Adelaide
Nestled between the sea and the hills, Adelaide is a sensory city like no other. Explore its unique architecture and history. Indulge in the local food and wine and unearth the unexpected as your take in its beautiful beaches, charming villages and Australia’s best wine country.
Sydney
Australia’s largest city is a glorious aquatic playground. But it’s not only about the waterways. World-class food, shopping, culture and festivals – as well as easy access to world heritage listed wilderness and acclaimed wineries – makes Sydney the ultimate touring destination.
Darwin
The adventurous traveller will find plenty on offer in this tropical northern city. Chairs spilling out of side-street restaurants, museums celebrating the city’s rich past, galleries showcasing the region’s renowned Indigenous art. You’ll also discover that nature is truly Darwin’s backyard, with the iconic national parks of Kakadu and Litchfield only a few hours away.
Alice Springs & Uluru
For an epic Australian experience, head to the red heart of the outback. Discover the new, the ancient, and the surprising with a hand-picked itinerary celebrating the legendary Australian interior.
Melbourne
Laneways, coffee, galleries, boutiques… Australia’s shopping and sporting capital offers an eclectic array of experiences. An exciting and ever-changing metropolis, every visit is a chance to discover something new with plenty of sophisticated charm and surprises to enjoy.
Rottnest Island
Just a short hop from the city of Perth, Rottnest Island’s compact size barely hints at the sheer diversity you’ll encounter. Offering pristine natural scenery and distinctive biodiversity, you’ll be energised by its surf breaks and lulled by its sandy bays, charmed by its resident quokkas and captivated by its colourful history.
The Whitsundays
Untouched but accessible, The Whitsundays are quintessentially Queensland. Perfectly placed for some laid-back beach time, a Great Barrier Reef encounter, a sailing adventure or some luxe resort relaxation, these 74 tropical islands are paradise found.
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Let it breathe
Whether you’re a connoisseur or just partial to the occasional glass or two, it’s worth knowing how to make the best of your bottle. We ventured to McLaren Vale to chat with S.C. Pannell winemaker Steve Pannell to take the mystery out of the humble wine decanter.
From Top to Bottom
It’s human nature to be curious about the unknown. Curiosity has driven us to cut through the dense mesh of the Amazon rainforest, to drive a flagpole into the ice at the South Pole, to send submarines to the bottom of the Mariana Trench… even to leave footprints on the surface of the moon. But what happens when all of the unknown places become known?
Creatures of Craft
In the last two decades, Australia’s craft beer scene has gone from non-existent to booming. No brewery’s story is more emblematic of the sector’s transformation than that of Western Australia’s Little Creatures– whose commitment to flavour and innovation has seen it grow from an early pioneer to an omnipresent force with locations across Australia, Asia, and soon, in the USA and UK.