Turn your Brisbane, Perth or Sydney adventure up a notch by experiencing a State of Origin game. Cairns Ecofiesta Celebrate the very best of Aboriginal talent, creativity, and skill at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival. Bursting with silly and colourful handmade beanies, this festival aims to encourage and appreciate the work of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people with various textile workshops and demonstrations on sight to help you understand and learn how to make local arts and crafts. Barunga Festival

Walk among the diverse ecosystems of the Daintree Rainforests while on our Queensland Daintree Explorer - 5 days 8. Wineglass BayVivid Sydney lights up the harbour city with a Festival of Ideas featuring inspirational speakers, performances by local and international artists and light installations that transform buildings and cultural icons into colourful works of art. Margaret River Pro With such an impressive coastline, it’s no wonder fresh oysters, prawns, mussels and ‘balmain bugs’ are devoured by locals and savoured by visitors. For those on a budget, there’s nothing wrong with eating fish and chips on the beach. Being such a large place, Australia has a wide range of climates, so all year round, there is somewhere great to visit.

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Climb the Opera House steps or tour the harbour as you start an exciting East Coast Encompassed tour - 18 days 6. Kimberley Intrepid believes that one of the best ways of experiencing a country is by eating! Whether you're sampling street food, savouring a cheap eat or indulging in a banquet, there are endless options to choose from wherever you are in the world. Set off on a Twelve Apostles journey when you Hike the Great Ocean Walk - 7 days 4. Kakadu National Park Combine the best of history, wildlife, culture and beauty while venturing through a Top End & Kakadu Explorer Tour - 6 days 5. Sydney Opera House Summer (December to February) can get very hot but is perfect for beach-going and other outdoor activities. In the far north, it is also the wet season, which can get quite humid, and some beaches may be closed due to jellyfish or 'stingers'.The quality of Aboriginal art is excellent in the Top End and Central and Western Australia. Be sure to buy from reputable galleries and organisations to ensure authenticity and fair prices for artists. Community-run organisations are typically the better choice.

This sale is applicable to residents of the UK, Europe, Middle East and South Africa only in GBP, EUR, CHF, ZAR.All offers apply to the trip price only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Fraser Island (K'gari) isn’t just the largest sand island in Queensland, it’s the largest one in the world. Explore the rugged headlands, silica sand beaches, lush rainforests hugging the shore and freshwater lakes that lay hidden throughout this World Heritage-listed island. Regardless of daytime temperatures, nights can get very cold in the desert areas of Central and Western Australia, so prepare accordingly. Be inspired by the beauty of the world’s largest coral reef – The Great Barrier Reef. Go snorkelling in the warm waters with exotic sea creatures and colourful coral.