Australia holidays
Australia, with its sun, sea and sand and friendly, laid-back people, is an ideal place for a holiday for all. Whether you are single or part of a couple or family, you will find something to suit you. Your holiday experiences can be based around one of the following: city chic, unspoilt treasures, beaches, lifestyle, outback or adventure.
Special holiday offers to Australia:
13 day Unforgettable Australia Experience APT Independent Touring
14 day Australia Explorer APT Escorted Touring
13 day Barrier Reef Island Wanderer APT Premier Escorted Touring
12 day East Coast Adventure APT Escorted Touring
Other Australia holidays are available. Download our Australia brochure (14 MB) or fill in the form to request a hardcopy.
Top places to visit in Australia include Sydney with its famous Opera House and Sydney Harbour as well as fabulous beaches, fine waterside dining and a laid-back outdoor lifestyle. Also on the list is vibrant Melbourne, famous for its art, cafe culture, theatres and shopping and in particular the events that are held there including F1 and horse-racing. Sophisticated Adelaide and Brisbane are also regarded as Australia's finest cities.
The Great Ocean Road has a lot to offer, such as its tempting array of food and wine. The towns of Lorne, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell are idyllic stop-off points where you can enjoy the region’s fresh produce and wine.
South Australia also offers a range of diverse and unique experiences from wine to wildlife. In particular, Kangaroo Island has a wealth of wildlife which never fails to charm its visitors with koalas, seals, penguins, sea lions and, of course, kangaroos galore.
Australia Travellers Tips:
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 20 hrs to Sydney and 18 hrs to Perth
TIME: Sydney = GMT +11 hrs / Perth = GMT +8 hrs / Alice Springs = GMT +10 hrs
HEALTH: No compulsory vaccinations but a tetanus is recommended, please consult your local GP.
VISAS: Required. Please ask our travel consultant to organise this for you when booking.
CURRENCY: Australian Dollar (AUD)
SEASONS: opposite to those in the UK. North Australia has a wet season between Nov–Mar.
ELECTRICITY: 240/250 volts. Adaptor required.
For details of our Australian holidays, please telephone 0844 472 3210
