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Australia

Australia offers spectacular experiences with its great rail journeys that traverse stunning landscapes and iconic escorted tours that highlight its unique cultural and natural wonders. Whether traveling by train across the Outback or exploring coastal regions with a knowledgeable guide, there’s always something extraordinary to discover.

 

What’s Most Loved About Australia

  • Australia’s vast and diverse landscapes, including iconic landmarks like the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, the Great Ocean Road, and the Outback, offer breathtaking natural beauty and endless opportunities for exploration and adventure
  • Australia is home to a diverse array of unique wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and platypuses, as well as an abundance of bird species and marine life, providing unforgettable wildlife encounters and eco-tourism experiences
  • The country’s outdoor lifestyle, with its sunny climate, pristine beaches, and abundance of outdoor activities such as surfing, hiking, camping, and bushwalking, promotes a healthy and active way of life that locals and visitors alike cherish
  • Australia’s multicultural society, shaped by Indigenous cultures, European settlers, and immigrants from around the world, offers a rich tapestry of languages, cuisines, festivals, and traditions, creating a vibrant and inclusive society
  • Australia’s dynamic cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, boast world-class amenities, cultural attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment options, providing cosmopolitan experiences amidst stunning urban landscapes
  • Australians are known for their laid-back attitude, friendliness, and hospitality, making visitors feel welcome and at home, whether they’re enjoying a barbecue with locals, chatting with surfers at the beach, or sharing stories over a pint at the pub

Please note that the estimated temperature, rainfall and recommended months of when to go are based on Sydney’s weather patterns

Where to Book

  • Sydney Opera House

  • Uluru, Kata Tjuta National Park in the evening - Tourism Australia

  • Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel, Great Barrier Reef - Tourism & Events Queensland

  • Kuranda Scenic Railway

  • Kakadu cultural tours - Tourism Australia

  • Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road - Tourism Australia

  • Morning walk along the Pinnacles in Kimberley region - Tourism Australia

  • Bloomfield River near Wujal, Queensland

  • Rottnest Express Adventure, Perth region - Tourism Australia

  • Kangaroo at Cleland Wildlife Park, Adelaide Hills - South Australian Tourism Commission

  • Enjoying the water of Manning Gorge, Gibb River Road in the Kimberley region of Western Australia - Tourism Australia

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

  • 26℃
  • 26℃
  • 25℃
  • 23℃
  • 20℃
  • 17℃
  • 17℃
  • 18℃
  • 21℃
  • 22℃
  • 23℃
  • 25℃
  • 8
  • 8
  • 9
  • 8
  • 8
  • 8
  • 6
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 7

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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Where to book


Discover the world with Cosmos. Since 1928, they’ve been bringing the world within reach, offering unforgettable experiences guided by expert Tour Directors. The widest selection of tours worldwide. Perfectly crafted itineraries. Gratuities included. Low deposits from just £150pp. Fly from your local airport with no supplement (terms & conditions apply). Wave goodbye to single suppleme...

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Exoticca is your ideal partner for business success and delivering extraordinary experiences. Agents benefit from seamless, on-the-spot bookings and earn maximum commission on all trip components, even taxes and fees. With 300+ itineraries worldwide, Exoticca’s small group tours (featuring flights, hotels, and transfers) are the perfect choice for your valued travellers.

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Working with the world’s leading airlines, an impressive portfolio of hotels, car hire providers and a huge array of exciting day tours and attractions, Gold Medal create bespoke long-haul holidays with expertise. Gold Medal are committed to supporting travel agents in every way possible, with low deposits, product training, FAM trip opportunities and an industry-leading reward scheme.

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Discover a touring and adventure holiday on a whole new level. Working alongside the world’s most knowledgeable touring specialists, allow Incredible Journeys to create the trip of a lifetime. Each Incredible Journey is expertly crafted to the individual to excite and inspire those who are looking for more from their holiday. No matter the destination, incredible moments await.

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Mainstreet Travel Group are a UK-based, ABTA and ATOL protected tour operator specialising in cruises, tailor-made and multi-centre holidays. They work exclusively with the trade, offering competitive pricing, flexible packaging and reliable support backed by strong supplier relationships and industry expertise.

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Pure Luxury are experts in ultra-luxury travel, providing bespoke experiences designed to meet the exact specifications of the individual, couple, family or group whose holiday they’ve been entrusted to look after. From start to finish they provide best-in-class service including elevated benefits for customers and industry leading expertise, rewards and incentives for agent partners.

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When it comes to independent, tailor-made holidays by rail, Railbookers are the experts. Whether a luxury journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, an iconic trip through the Swiss Alps, combining a number of historic European cities or a coast-to-coast adventure across the USA or Canada, there’s a holiday for everyone.

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Riviera Travel is the UK’s leading escorted touring & river cruise company with over 40 years of experience. Offering European & Worldwide escorted tours, luxury 5-star river cruises and small ship cruising there is something for everyone. Their dedicated agent contact centre team are available 7 days a week to support you and your valued customers.

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From origins over 38 years ago providing coach tours along Australia’s Great Ocean Road, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has led the way in truly all-inclusive river cruising, ultra-luxury expedition ocean cruising, and worldwide handcrafted land journeys. This is more than luxury travel, it’s unrestricted global navigation inspired by decades of expertise.

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Travelpack are the trade-trusted flight consolidator and tour operator. With over 40 years’ experience, their UK experts craft bespoke B2B packages using the widest range of nett fares and products. From complex tailor-made itineraries to sports and cruise, they offer 24/7 support to help you sell more.

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