The ultimate trip to Australia

Begin your ultimate Aussie journey by exploring Sydney’s sun-soaked harbour, surf beaches, al fresco dining scene and diverse cultural attractions.

One of the world’s great natural waterways, Sydney Harbour is home to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as lush parks, sandy beaches and historic islands.

The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, west of Sydney, is dotted with charming villages, dramatic waterfalls, plunging cliffs and rugged bushwalking tracks.

From Sydney, move on to the beating heart of the outback, the Northern Territory town of Alice Springs.

Make the drive (or fly) from Alice Springs to Uluru. The mammoth red monolith isn’t just an Australian icon, it’s also a deeply sacred place.

From Uluru, drive to Kata Tjuta, a natural wonder of ochre-coloured domes emerging from the desert.

Fly to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland and a river city known for its thriving arts scene.

Fly from Brisbane to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.

Stretching 2,300km (1,430mi), the Great Barrier Reef is made up of thousands of coral reefs and hundreds of islands.

One of Australia’s most magnificent natural wonders, the Daintree Rainforest is an easy drive from Cairns.