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Discover Australia through our collection of thoughtfully curated blogs and travel guides, designed to help you get more from your journey. From practical travel advice and seasonal insights to lesser-known experiences and recommendations on where to eat, our expert content offers inspiration and useful information to support every stage of your adventure.

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10 Facts about Sydney Harbour Bridge

Kath Morris

4th July 2017

Sydney is undeniably the best known and most popular of Australia’s cities, packed full of landmarks and world famous attractions. Connectin...

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2 min

Gardens in Melbourne – a hidden paradise of tranquility!

Kath Morris

23rd February 2017

An Australia tour wouldn’t be complete without visiting Melbourne. This magnificent, vibrant city offers so much more than your standard cit...

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7 min

The Best Waterfalls in Australia and New Zealand

Kath Morris

25th January 2017

Discovering natural wonders are often one of the most fulfilling and memorable moments of a trip. Luckily, many escorted tours to Australia ...

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3 min

Sydney: Best Places for a Shopping Spree

Liz Reddy

23rd September 2016

Whilst on your escorted tour of Australia, it will be hard to tear yourself away from exploring the stunning landscapes and vast wildlife. B...

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3 min

Sydney: Restaurants with The Best Views

Kath Morris

23rd March 2016

In Sydney, you’re spoilt for choice for fantastic places to dine. But there are certain restaurants that we wouldn’t want you to miss out on...

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2 min

Fun facts about the Australian flag

Kath Morris

13th October 2015

The Australian flag is a national symbol representing Australian identity and pride. You can expect to see the flag a good few times during ...

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1 min

Interesting Facts About Sydney Opera House

Kath Morris

27th December 2014

As part of one of our Australia holiday packages, the Visions of Australia tour or the Wonders of Australia tour, you’ll have the opportunit...

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4 min

Christmas celebrations in Australia

Kath Morris

20th December 2014

Even if you love your British Christmas traditions, have you ever been curious to experience Christmas in another country? Australia may be ...

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