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It is now possible to drive around Australia via a series of interconnecting highways.  Equally, the interior has been opened up by the Stuart Highway which runs between Darwin in the north and Port August, near Adelaide, in the south.  Virtually in the centre of the country is one of the Aboriginal people’s sacred sites, Uluru, knows to us as Ayres Rock.  This vast rock offers outstanding photographic opportunities at sunrise and sunset.  Camping is available at the park but not in the park itself.

Further north, just east of Darwin is Kakadu National Park made famous by the Crocodile Dundee films.  Much Aboriginal art is to be found here as well as the infamous alt water crocodiles.  Rangers are available to assist with a tour of the park. 

One of Australia’s most outstanding areas is the Great Barrier Reef located of the Queensland coast, measuring 1200 miles in length.  Here you will find sponges, coral, mollusks and over 1500 different species of fish.  While diving with an aqualung is a popular way of viewing the reef, many start by snorkeling and for non-swimmers, tours are available in glass-bottom boats or semi-submersible vessels. 

Inland from the reef lies Queensland’s second, but no less spectacular, areas – the rain forest.  Once common throughout Australia, these forests are now protected by government agencies.  The forest range from cool and temperate in the south to tropical in the north.  Walking tours should be taken, particularly in the Cape Tribulation area, where the forest sweeps down to meet the reef.

The gateway to Australia is Sydney, famous for its harbour bridge and the Opera House.  This cosmopolitan city offers a wide range of accommodation and a great choice of restaurants.  And hours drive from Sydney are the Blue Mountains, renowned for their high craggy peaks and deep canyons. Cycling, horseback ridding and rock climbing are popular ways to visit this spectacular area.

Victoria is the smallest of six Australian states, located in the southeast corner of the country.  The largest city is Melbourne, home of the Grand Final of the Aussie Rules Football and horse racing’s Melbourne cup.  The city offers city parks, fine dining, warm beaches and a relaxing atmosphere. 

To drive from East to West Australia is a journey you need to prepare for.  The Nullarbor Plain is wide, hot and inhospitable.  One alternative is the India Pacific Railway.  After visiting the many vineyards of the Barossa Valley, take the train to Perth in Western Australia – this can be booked with us.  Western Australia occupies one third of the entire country and can boast and abundance of wildlife.  Many people will have seen the friendly dolphins of Monkey Mia who come right up to people in the shallows.  There are also many spectacular geographic features such as the Wave Rock and Bungle Bungle.  The main gateway is the city of Perth, located on the scenic Swan River.  It boasts a glorious climate with more sunshine than other principal Australian cities. 

The enormity of Australia makes it impossible to see and do all that this vibrant young country has to offer.  With charter fares reduced, Australia is now within the reach of those who used to go to California in July and August.  Once samples, Australia gets into the blood and many of our customers have already made a number of trips “down under.”