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| Overview | Australia Holiday Options | Destinations: | Sydney | New South Wales | Melbourne | Victoria | Gold Coast | Sunshine Coast | Tropical North Queensland | |
OVERVIEW |
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| Most people harbour a particular image of Australia, such as the Opera House or blood-red Uluru (Ayers Rock). Yet these famous icons do scant justice to the richness of Australia's natural treasures and its cultural diversity. Australia offers a wealth of travel experiences, from the vastness and drama of the outback, to the spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef and its islands, the cosmopolitanism of Sydney and arguably some of the best beaches in the world. Visitors expecting to see an opera in Sydney one night and meet Crocodile Dundee the next will have to re-think their grasp of geography in this huge country. It is this sheer vastness, and the friction between the ancient land steeped in Aboriginal lore and the New World cultures being heaped upon it, which gives Australia much of its character. |  |
 AUSTRALIA HOLIDAY OPTIONS |
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STAY PUT Simply fly in, pick up your car and head out on the highway. You will be free to travel at your own pace in comfort. Take the time to savour the scenery and enjoy the hospitality of Australia. Journey through the ever changing countryside, stop to take the kids for a walk along unspoiled deserted beaches, and have a refreshing swim. Talk to the locals, enjoy the vineyards, national parks and historic places... the choices are endless. CRUISING RAIL HOLIDAYS TOURING HOLIDAYS |
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| DESTINATIONS |
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SYDNEY  |
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Sunny, sexy and sophisticated, Sydney baskes in its worldwide recognition as the shinning star of the southern hemisphere. The white-sailed Sydney Opera House, caught mid-billow over the waters of Sydney Cove, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are the pride and joy, but there's far, far more on offer... Whatever you choose to do, you can be assured of an enjoyable holiday, so good in fact that you'll return time and again. |
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| NEW SOUTH WALES |
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| Dramatic landscapes, pristine beaches and towns full of character are just the start of what the New South Wales has to offer... The famous Illawarra escarpment bounds the beaches and dominates the region, ensuring amazing views wherever you go. Exciting wineries, fantastic restaurants, beautiful countryside greets the visitor to The Hunter Valley. Located less than 2 hour's drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains offers a natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and native wildlife. Or visit Port Stephens, an idyllic coastal Paradise where the emphasis is on pleasure. Take a drive of your life through the Pacific Coast Touring Route, stretching between Sydney and Brisbane. The opportunities are limitless... |
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| MELBOURNE |
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| Australia's most cosmopolitan city has a charm and elegance second to none. It still has many links to its past that only enhance the modern city it has become - modern skyscrapers stand beside old, low churches and business houses; narrow lane ways link wide tree-lined streets; new shopping centres are accessed via old ornate arcades; spectacular old theatres live in harmony with the new; and the motorcar gives way to the tram. There's a balnace to this city! |  |
| VICTORIA |
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| Whether taking a holiday in Melbourne or travelling further afield in the State, we’re sure you’ll love every piece of Victoria. Victoria is only ever “a couple of hours out of Melbourne” and there are some delightful and interesting places to visit - the wine regions of the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Macedon, the historic areas of Ballarat, Bendigo and Echuca, the coastal Great Ocean Road and the mountainous Grampians, to name just a few. If time allows it’s well worth driving yourself through a countryside that is rich in natural beauty, delightful towns and incredibly hospitable and friendly people. |
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| GOLD COAST |
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| The most popular of Queensland's holiday playgrounds, the Gold Coast stretches along 70 kms of coastline from Sanctuary Cove in the north to Coolangatta in the south. The most popular areas are Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach however the remainder of "the Coast" offers good quality accommodation close to the beaches and transport. All of this means that nothing is too far away from the many attractions of the Gold Coast. Shopping is excellent and there is plenty of choice - Harbour Town factory outlets, Australia Fair, Pacific Fair, Oasis and Robina Town Centre are just some of the shopping precincts. Wherever you choose to stay - apartment or hotel, Surfers, Broadbeach, etc - you are assured of an enjoyable holiday! CLICK HERE FOR THE MAP OF GOLD COAST |
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| SUNSHINE COAST |
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| Queensland's Sunshine Coast lies between Caloundra in south and Noosa in the north. Caloundra is just one hour north of Brisbane and is rich in natural beauty and diversity. Coastal white sandy beaches, the Glass House Mountains, art and craft galleries of the hinterland, tropical fruit plantations, clean sea air, extensive shops, restaurants and cafés – there’s something for everyone. Excellent walks take you to smaller coves and through the rainforest. Wherever you choose to holiday, you are assured of a good standard of accommodation, a warm welcome and as relaxing a time as you want! CLICK HERE FOR THE MAP OF SUNSHINE COAST |
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| TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND |
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Tropical North Queensland is a vast region stretching from reefs and islands, through to beach and coastal wetlands to mountains, tablelands and Gulf Savannah grassland. Cairns City is a dynamic, vibrant city that pulses with a tropical beat… with a host of luxury hotels, first-class shops, a world-class casino, a variety of restaurants & nightlife venues and genuine tropical hospitality. North of Cairns are the beaches such as Palm Cove and Trinity Beach where palm trees hang lazily over the sand. Further north is the resort town of Port Douglas and continuing on you find the spectacular Mossman Gorge, World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. CLICK HERE FOR THE MAP OF TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND |
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