Australia

With Australia located in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are the reverse of those in the UK. While we’re wrapped up in winter, Australia is enjoying its sunny summer season. This seasonal switch can catch travellers by surprise, especially when packing for a long-haul adventure. What’s more, Australia is vast and geographically diverse, so depending on your itinerary, you could encounter eve..

Australia may speak English, but that doesn’t mean everything will sound familiar. From colourful phrases to tongue-in-cheek expressions, Australian slang is a language all of its own. While locals use it casually, first-time visitors can often find themselves scratching their heads at everyday conversations. So, before heading Down Under for a beach holiday, a gap year, or a once-in-a-lifetime ad..

Sampling traditional Australian food is one of the best ways to experience the country’s rich heritage and culture. While modern Australian restaurants today reflect a vibrant, multicultural dining scene, there are still plenty of authentic Australian foods that remain local favourites—and are well worth trying when you're travelling Down Under. Whether you're heading on a combined Australia and N..

Australasia is a special part of the world that casts a powerful pull on the imagination: the sail-like silhouette of Australia’s Sydney Opera House, the vibrant underwater wonder of the Great Barrier Reef; the snow-capped peak of New Zealand’s Mount Cook, and the raw, volcanic power bubbling to Rotorua’s surface. For over a decade, our classic tours to Australia and New Zealand have reflected a d..

Tasmania is a beautiful Australian island, filled with exciting wildlife, breathtaking scenery and a somewhat intriguing history. Around 40% of the island is made up of national parks and World Heritage Sites, meaning the opportunities to go exploring are nearly endless! If you’re hoping to visit and explore everything the island has to offer, then these are some of the best things to do in Tasman..

If you’re looking to explore the country like you’ve never seen it before, then an Australian train journey is perfect for you. From the Great Southern Train Journey to The Ghan, there are a number of rail tours in Australia that will provide you with an unforgettable experience. But what exactly makes some of the best train trips in Australia so memorable? From the local food and wines to the exc..

Hollywood is not just the only place where massive blockbusters are filmed – these days you’ll see film crews seeking out the world’s most unique locations as the settings for their scenes. Sometimes a studio and a green screen is no substitute for the real deal, whether directors are seeking vast open deserts or skyscraper-filled cities. Home to a modern city centre as well as pretty suburbs and..

Found just off the coast of Queensland in Australia, Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island, at a whopping 120 kilometres long. With its beaches, cliffs, rainforests and pools, there are a whole host of wonderful things to do on Fraser Island for adventurers and lovers of the outdoors. Discover Fraser Island and its truly unique landscape – read on to find out what to do on Fraser Island..

Around an hour outside of Melbourne, you’ll find one of the finest wine regions in all of Australia: the Yarra Valley. The Yarra Valley wineries are highly-renowned and known as some of the best in the world, particularly well-known for their Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines. If your dream day involves tasting a selection of fine wines and relaxing with a glass in hand overlooking sunny..

Another year has just flown by and in just a few short weeks, we’ll be marking the end of another decade and welcoming in 2020. Australia is one of the first countries to welcome in the New Year, and New Year celebrations in Australia are renowned as some as the best in the world. The Aussies certainly know how to put on a good party, and you’ll find some brilliant New Years Eve events in towns an..