About Australia
Australia
is a country of huge contrast, breathtaking
beauty and unforgettable adventure. There’s
so much to see and experience, from the
energetic cities and magical outback, to the
relaxed coastal lifestyle and inspiring
Aboriginal heritage.
You’ll love the feeling of space and the
fresh informal attitude that shapes
Australian culture. From the wine regions to
the wilderness, in Australia you’ll be
welcomed like a local and invited to get
involved.
Sun yourself on the unspoilt beaches and
swim in the sparkling sea. Trek through
rainforests as old as the dinosaurs. Learn
about ancient Aboriginal culture through
story and song. See the sun set over a red
desert scattered with purples and lush
greens. Throw back an ice-cold beer in an
outback pub. Or savour fine dining in the
vibrant cities. You won’t just fall in love
with Australia, you’ll live it. And wherever
you go, the landscapes and lifestyle will
never leave you.
Head to the outback
It’s called a sunburnt country, but even in
Australia’s scorched outback you’ll find
purple vegetation and lush green waterholes.
You’ll also find red hills and fiery
sunsets, dinosaur footprints and Aboriginal
carvings, colourful characters and rustic
pubs. It’s not difficult to lose yourself
in the heart of this country; a place where
plains stretch on forever and where you will
never be short of hearing a story or two
from the locals.. Here in the wide, open
spaces, a new adventure awaits you at every
turn.
Beach yourself
Life is one big beautiful beach in Australia
– the world’s largest island surrounded by
around 50,000 kilometres of spellbinding
coastline. Here you will find white, sandy
beaches that are uncrowded, unspoilt and
utterly enticing. You can party, play or
laze on them. Swim, fish and sail by them.
See the native animals and marine life that
live on them. And when you do, you’ll
quickly understand why most Aussies live
within a short drive of them. You can marvel
at World Heritage-Listed wonders, chill out
at a beach retreat or just enjoy fish and
chips on the shore. The crashing waves and
gentle sea breeze are a part of a lifestyle
you won’t want to leave behind.
Treat your tastebuds
Whether you want a perfectly cooked steak, a
modern Asian-fused meal, a racy Riesling or
a crocodile sausage, Australia is the place
to be. World-class chefs and winemakers have
turned sun-kissed produce into a melting pot
of cuisine and award-winning wines. Savour
the flavours as well as the settings on your
Aussie food and wine trail that will take
you from picturesque vineyards to waterside
restaurants to bush tucker on the rainforest
floor.
Join the action
If you’re ready for culture, colour and
sophistication, Australia’s vibrant cities
are ready for you. Here the casual outdoor
lifestyle meets a cosmopolitan culture of
theatre, festivals, restaurants and
nightlife. High-rises and hot shopping
strips sit naturally next to ocean and bush.
Wander through the parks, sail the
waterways, see amazing sporting and artistic
events, taste interesting food and explore
the markets. With easy access to hundreds of
nearby regions, the cities are also a great
springboard for your adventure Down Under.
Explore natural wonders
Nature is at its beautiful best in Australia
– an ancient land where you’ll find over 550
National Parks and 15 World Heritage listed
natural wonders – some of them the largest
sites on the planet. Australia is a country
where boundaries blur. Where ancient
rainforest and national parks skirt modern
cities. Coral reefs lap the shore and
stunning creatures contrast the craggy red
earth. Here, you’ll see snow-capped
mountains and salt-encrusted lakes, rolling
countryside and turquoise sea. And where you
can marvel at tiny tropical fish, rare
plants, birds and reptiles. In Australia,
rare and breathtaking nature abounds
everywhere, often in the least expected
places just waiting to be found.
Share the Spirit
Aboriginal Australians are the custodians of
the world’s oldest living culture. Their
story has been passed down for at least
50,000 years, through art, story-telling,
dance, music and the land itself. Experience
it through more than just museums and
galleries. Listen to Dreamtime myths of
creation by the fireside; watch a ceremonial
performance with dance and didgeridoo; or
visit art centres in remote townships where
you can meet the artist firsthand. Go
bushwalking and snorkeling, share
bush-tucker or learn to craft spears and
catch fish in the traditional way. Open
yourself to Aboriginal Australia and you’ll
understand this land’s innate spirituality
and wonder.
Feel free to roam
Australia is a place of awesome journeys.
Across its massive land and 12,000 islands,
countless possibilities exist to experience
diverse and beautiful landscape. While
Mother Nature has created us some of the
most spectacular landscapes in the world,
mankind has created the means to traverse
it, delivering some of the most
breath-taking and inspirational journeys in
the world.
But it is not just the means to get from one
place to the next that makes your journey
special – it is the people you meet, the
adventures and stories that will unfold
along the way that makes travelling
throughout Australia such a unique
experience.
