One of the best ways to soak up the sun-drenched beauty of the Whitsundays is to sail away onboard a self-skippered or crewed chartered catamaran or yacht visiting a different island or reef each day.

The Great Barrier Reef, off the east coast of Australia, is one of the wonders of the natural world - it is the world's largest coral reef ecosystem and the only living organic collective visible from Earth's orbit.

Vibrant in colour, rich in texture and steeped in history, Uluru also known as Ayers Rock is one the world’s largest monoliths, and an icon of Australia.

The Sydney Opera House has earned a reputation as a world-class performing arts centre and is an iconic become a symbol of both Sydney and the Australian nation.

Join Kate Welz a senior guide at Seal Bay conservation Park on a guided walk to see Australian Sea Lions up close and personal.

Explore the Flinders Ranges National Park with Haydn Bromley from Bookabee Tours.

Take a walk around Bondi Beach and surrounds.

Tim Boulenger from Lets Go Surfing shows how easy it is to learn how to surf on iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Discover Australia’s destinations, starting with icons such as the Red Centre, Kakadu National Park and the Great Barrier Reef. These natural treasures cover a breathtaking diversity of landscapes, from the mountainous Australian Alps to Fraser Islands sand dunes, rainforest and lakes. <p>Just as distinct are Australia’s cities, where our laidback lifestyle and cosmopolitan culture meet. From beach-fringed Sydney to elegant Adelaide, you’ll find a melting pot of cultures and a medley of theatre, restaurants, nightlife and events. Come, stay and celebrate, then spring into the rest of your Australian holiday. </p><p>Australia has so much for you to explore, whether you want nature, wildlife, outback adventure, islands, rainforest or reef. </p><p></p>

<STRONG>Camp in style and comfort</STRONG> <P>Fancy kicking back in a tent with the stars above, but don’t want to miss out on life’s little luxuries? It’s time to go glamping – or for those not up on the lingo, “Glamour camping”. </P>

<STRONG>Relax in remote luxury retreats</STRONG> <P>The sun, sand and open space in Australia is a rare luxury. So toss the suit, kick off the shoes and get some sand between your toes. Here are just some of the places where you can leave your worries behind and watch the waves roll in.</P>

<STRONG>Get up close and personal with Australian wildlife</STRONG> <P>Nature was inspired when it created Australia. There are animals you’ll see nowhere else and plants that will amaze you.</P>