As the old poem by Dorothea Mackellar, written about her homeland, goes: “I love a sunburnt country”. And Australia is certainly somewhere to love.
The Great Southern Land is a diverse assemblage of some of the most beautiful natural elements anywhere in the world – spanning coral-laden coast to the scorching expanse of the Outback – through to ultra-cool, cosmopolitan cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
Holidays to Australia can range from low-budget backpacking to family resort stays, and everything in between. But there are some holidays which will truly create memories that last a lifetime. They don’t always come cheap, but they’re worth every penny.
If you want an antipodean adventure that really knocks your thongs off – or flip-flops, if you’d rather – then these are for you. From an iconic train journey to swimming with minke whales, here are some of the holidays you should try your hardest to do at least once in your lifetime.
Reach the Red Centre
Visit the very heart of Australia with a holiday that takes in the Red Centre’s extraordinary landscapes – desert plains far into the horizon, rugged mountain ranges and deep gorges – as well as sacred indigenous sites, including Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Uluru is known throughout the world as an Australian landmark
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A six-day trip to the Outback with Intrepid is designed to immerse you in First Nations culture as well as natural beauty. Highlights include taking part in a “Welcome or Acknowledgement of Country” to recognise the traditional owners of the land, the Anangu, treks along the West MacDonnell Ranges and Kings Canyon, and admiring Uluru from multiple angles and at different times of the day, allowing you to fill your Instagram with varying photos. At nightfall, the lack of pollution means constellations shine bright.
From £1,496pp, including accommodation, activities and most meals; shorter packages, plus a holiday for families with children aged under five, are also available. intrepidtravel.com
The Kimberley from the coast
Along with the Arctic and Alaska, the Kimberly in Australia’s north-west is one of the last great wildernesses on Earth. The size of it – twice that of the UK – compared with its inhabitants (40,000 people) gives some idea of its vastness. It has an unspoilt coastline, dotted with more than…
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