Arrive into Melbourne to experience what this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Discover museums and galleries, explore the parks and gardens, or take a historic tram to St Kilda beach, where you can sample the city’s lively cafe culture. Further afield are the vineyards of the Yarra Valley, the fairy penguins of Phillip Island or the magnificent scenery of the Great Ocean Road.

Melbourne hotel

This morning fly into Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, famous for its great food and wine. From here you can visit the famous Barossa Valley vineyards and take a day-trip to the spectacularly beautiful Kangaroo Island. Or simply enjoy ‘The City of Churches’ with its markets, museums, galleries and gardens around North Terrace.

Adelaide hotel

Take a flight to Australia’s Red Centre this morning. Discover the history and magic of Alice Springs and Uluru on a 5 day escorted tour. Spending four nights in the Red Centre, where you will discover the mystical Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise and sunset. You will be guided around the remarkable Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) as well as a day trip to Kings Canyon where you have the opportunity to climb its towering rim or walk through the boulder-strewn canyon floor.

Fly up to Darwin this morning to spend your time enjoying the remarkable sunsets on the harbour, and then venture into the outback bush via the meandering Adelaide River deep into the plains of the Kakadu National Park. Make a stop to view its Aboriginal rock art. Cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong for a chance to spot crocodiles or cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles, before returning to Darwin.

Darwin hotel

This morning fly east to Cairns, for a relaxing seven day break in tropical North Queensland. On arrival into Cairns, spend the next couple of days at leisure, enjoying the relaxed feel the city. Why not take a cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef for a chance to snorkel among the colourful marine life. For fantastic views across Cairns, glide silently above the treetops on the Skyrail Cableway, or further north you can explore the fabulous beaches of Palm Cove and Port Douglas.

Cairns hotel

Board a flight to Sydney this morning. Home to the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Sydney has so much to see and do, from museums, and galleries, to parks and gardens, plus the famous Bondi and Manly beaches. Visit Manly Beach on a ferry returning late in the afternoon to catch a glimpse of the sunset across the city skyline, but top of the list here is a day trip to the iconic Blue Mountains.

Sydney hotel

Bid farewell to the grand and vibrant city of Sydney as you make your way back to the UK.