australia
Australia deserves time. Sydney is one of the world’s great harbour cities, the Great Barrier Reef stretches for more than 2,000 kilometres, and Uluru glows red at sunset in the heart of the country.
Beyond the classics there’s Kangaroo Island, Tasmania and the Top End, and a collection of small lodges that make remote places very comfortable.
where to go
The harbour, the Opera House and beaches like Bondi.
Islands, reefs and rainforest in tropical Queensland.
The great red rock at the centre of the country.
Sea lions, koalas and wild coastline off South Australia.
Wilderness, walking, food and the Freycinet Peninsula.
Kakadu's wetlands, wildlife and rock art.
when to go
Australia is huge, so the best time depends on where you go. Spring and autumn are good almost everywhere.
September to November, March to May
Warm and pleasant across most of the country.
December to February
Hot, with beach season in the south. The tropical north is wet.
June to August
Dry and warm in the north and the Red Centre, cooler in the south.
where to stay
Uluru 
Kangaroo Island 
Tasmania
A lodge overlooking the Hazards mountains and Great Oyster Bay.
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Top End Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in Australia, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.
experiences
A private cruise past the Opera House and the harbour beaches.
Explore the Great Barrier Reef from a private boat or island.
Watch the colours change, then walk the base with an Aboriginal guide.
See sea lions, koalas and kangaroos in the wild.
Visit the Barossa, Margaret River or the Yarra Valley.
Fly over the reef, Kakadu or the Bungle Bungles.
At least two weeks, ideally three, to include a city, the reef and the outback.
Spring and autumn suit most regions. The north and centre are best from May to October.
Very. Wildlife, beaches and adventure make it ideal for all ages.
Yes. They combine well, ideally over three weeks or more.
pair it with
Mountains, fjords, lakes and vineyards across two islands, best explored at an unhurried pace.
Explore
Warm, welcoming and easy with children, with private-island resorts and wonderful reefs.
Explore
Bora Bora, Moorea and the atolls of the Tuamotus: overwater villas and impossibly blue lagoons.
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