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Australia’s cities offer a taste of the laidback lifestyle, with lively cafes in Brisbane and fantastic dining in Melbourne and Perth. No Australia holiday is complete without a visit to the outback, where you’ll discover Aboriginal culture and heritage.
Australia also makes for an unbeatable family holiday! Surf the breaks at one of the thousands of fabulous beaches, spot unique wildlife and enjoy stunning scenery on a fly drive along the Great Ocean Road.
Trailfinders is the UK and Ireland's No.1 for Australia holidays
and one in six of all visitors from these islands travel with us! Almost all of our travel consultants have travelled extensively, often returning time and time again. Whether you want to link the best of Australia’s attractions with an easy network of flight routes, experience a once in a lifetime roadtrip, or traverse the epic outback by rail – our consultants can map out your Australia holiday, book your flights and guide you on the best time to visit.A few of our favourite Australia 5★ reviews
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HOW TO GET AROUND AUSTRALIA
As you’d expect from a country that encompasses a whole continent there’s a wonderful choice of ways to enjoy holidays in Australia.
Excellent roads and scenic drives mean Australia is beautifully suited to fly drive holidays either by car or motorhome. If you’d rather not drive how about joining a sociable guided group tour up the dazzling east coast from Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef, or an immersive small group tour in the Red Centre? Two iconic rail journeys bisect Australia - the Ghan and the Indian Pacific - and both make a fabulous centrepiece to your Australia holiday.
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Excellent roads and scenic drives mean Australia is beautifully suited to fly drive holidays either by car or motorhome. If you’d rather not drive how about joining a sociable guided group tour up the dazzling east coast from Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef, or an immersive small group tour in the Red Centre? Two iconic rail journeys bisect Australia - the Ghan and the Indian Pacific - and both make a fabulous centrepiece to your Australia holiday.
Why not break up the long journey with an exciting stopover en route to Australia. From amazing Abu Dhabi to sensational Singapore, vibrant Hong Kong to dazzling Dubai, explore more of the world with Trailfinders’ wide range of global stopovers.
OUR HOLIDAYS TO AUSTRALIA
Nobody offers more ways to explore Australia than Trailfinders.
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Australia holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Australia holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Australia and New Zealand Extravaganza
Australia
Multi Centre Holiday
51 days / 50 nights
51 days / 50 nights
Discover quintessential Australia with its gorgeous white sand beaches, teeming Great Barrier Reef and striking tones of Uluru, before exploring the stunning scenery and plethora of nature activities on offer in New Zealand. Visiting 22 destinations over 50 days, with 14 iconic experiences included, this epic journey showcases the very best of what magnificent Australasia has to offer.
An Australian Safari
Australia
Multi Centre Holiday
39 days / 38 nights
39 days / 38 nights
Get your camera ready! With unique wildlife found nowhere else on the planet and awe-inspiring landscapes from subtropical jungles to vast red deserts, prepare for the ultimate journey that spans almost every Australian state and territory.
Wildlife, Beach & Boutique
Melbourne
Fly Drive Holiday
27 days / 26 nights
27 days / 26 nights
Drive the spectacular route linking three of Australia’s must-see cities, hugging the dramatic coastline and then meandering through pristine national parks and quaint towns.
Unique & Boutique Australia
Australia
Multi Centre Holiday
17 days / 16 nights
17 days / 16 nights
Explore Australia’s hidden gems and stay in some of the most outstanding and unique accommodation this country has to offer.
Absolute Luxury Australia
Australia
Multi Centre Holiday
16 days / 15 nights
16 days / 15 nights
See Australia in style! Experience iconic wonders and stay at some of the country’s most luxurious properties with an array of included activities.
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Southern Spotlight
New Zealand
Guided Group Journey
9 days / 8 nights
9 days / 8 nights
This shorter tour focuses on the South Island’s stunning scenery. Cruise Milford Sound, explore Franz Josef Glacier and ride the famous TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps.
West to East by Indian Pacific
Australia
Rail
16 days / 15 nights
16 days / 15 nights
Travel on board the elegant Indian Pacific for an unforgettable Australian adventure along the world’s longest stretch of straight railway track. Combined with the Indian Pacific’s exciting Off-Train Experiences are trips to Rottnest Island’s white sands and the Sydney Opera House.
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East Coast Explorer - Cairns to Sydney
Australia
Motorhome
24 days / 23 nights
24 days / 23 nights
For those who have the luxury of time and a love of coastlines, sweeping beaches and marine wildlife then this motorhome holiday is the perfect choice.
Australia's Great Outdoors
Australia
Multi Centre Holiday
21 days / 20 nights
21 days / 20 nights
Explore beautiful South Australia, Victoria and the Great Ocean Road before embarking on an enthralling journey across Tasmania, where the freedom of your motorhome allows you to discover its hidden gems and spectacular scenery along the way.
WHERE TO GO IN AUSTRALIA
Each state of Australia boasts its own unique attractions and it’s no exaggeration to say that each merits a holiday in its own right. It would be just as easy to spend all your time exploring the stunning mountains, vineyards and beaches of New South Wales as it would to use it discovering the deserts, canyons, billabongs and waterfalls of the Northern Territory.
Click on the tiles below the map for more details on each Australia holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants to start planning your perfect holiday to Australia.
If you're looking for some beach inspiration, take a look at our guide to the best beaches in Australia.
Click on the tiles below the map for more details on each Australia holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants to start planning your perfect holiday to Australia.
If you're looking for some beach inspiration, take a look at our guide to the best beaches in Australia.
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New South Wales & Canberra
New South Wales has something for everyone; from drop dead gorgeous cities to beautiful beaches, pristine national parks and world class wineries.
Queensland
Queensland promises sun drenched beaches and a host of World Heritage listed natural wonders.
Victoria
Victoria is home to Australia’s most innovative and stylish city, magnificent coastal scenery and fascinating history.
Western Australia
Perth & Western Australia are a natural playground of pristine beaches and countryside, full of fantastic wildlife experiences.
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is home to some of the most incredible natural attractions in Australia and a cultural history stretching back over 50,000 years that is still alive today.
Tasmania
Perhaps Australia’s best kept secret, Tasmania’s natural beauty is simply spectacular, with dramatic coastlines, lofty mountains and one of the planets last great wildernesses.
South Australia
Cosmopolitan and cultured, with contrasting nature and wildlife, South Australia is sure to impress.
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN AUSTRALIA
We feature a great range of accommodation in Australia, with something to suit all budgets.
Maybe you’re looking for a beachside apartment in Sydney or a boutique winery stay in the Yarra Valley? Or perhaps it’s an eco lodge on the Great Ocean Road, an island hideaway in Queensland or luxury tented camp in the Red Centre.
What you won’t find here are thousands of Australia hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help you plan your Australia holiday, often with first-hand experience.
Maybe you’re looking for a beachside apartment in Sydney or a boutique winery stay in the Yarra Valley? Or perhaps it’s an eco lodge on the Great Ocean Road, an island hideaway in Queensland or luxury tented camp in the Red Centre.
What you won’t find here are thousands of Australia hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help you plan your Australia holiday, often with first-hand experience.
InterContinental Sydney
Sydney
This elegant hotel is set within the restored Treasury Building of 1851 and is just moments from Sydney Harbour.
Hamilton Island Resort
Islands Of The Great Barrier Reef
Nestled in the spectacular Whitsundays in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is a privately-owned island resort offering world-class experiences and a range of hotel options, an 18 hole championship golf course and numerous restaurant options from casual to fine dining.
Longitude 131˚ Ayers Rock
Red Centre
This luxury lodge offers an extraordinary outback experience, right at Australia’s spiritual heart.
Jackalope, Mornington Peninsula
Beyond Melbourne
Showcasing a black timber-clad exterior, neon-lit hallways and dramatic avant-garde architecture, Jackalope makes for a startling contrast against the natural landscape of Willow Creek Vineyard.
Rawnsley Park Station, Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges & Eyre Peninsula
Overlooking the southern side of the breathtaking natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound, this historic working sheep station is the perfect base for exploring the vast landscapes of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef
Coral Coast
Set amongst sand dunes and bordering the azure waters of Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, this safari-style tented camp offers an immersive wilderness experience in a phenomenal remote setting.
WHAT TO DO IN AUSTRALIA
As well as some wonderful sights, Australia is also home to some unforgettable experiences; from immersive tours with aboriginal guides to unforgettable encounters with the unique wildlife.
One day you might be swimming with the world’s largest fish on Ningaloo Reef, the next catching a seaplane to soar over Sydney Harbour. Experiences can be as serene as watching the sun set over Uluru, or as thrilling as swooping over the Twelve Apostles by helicopter.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Australia holidays to life.
One day you might be swimming with the world’s largest fish on Ningaloo Reef, the next catching a seaplane to soar over Sydney Harbour. Experiences can be as serene as watching the sun set over Uluru, or as thrilling as swooping over the Twelve Apostles by helicopter.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Australia holidays to life.
BridgeClimb Sydney - Day Climb
3 hours
- Unmissable experience
- Spectacular panoramic views
- Exciting achievement
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
7-10 hours
- Beautiful Agincourt Reef
- Spacious activity platform
- Swimming & snorkelling
- Semi-submersible tour
Phillip Island Penguins Plus
8.5 hours
- Famous penguins of Phillip Island
- Entry to Penguin Viewing Platform
- Visit to Woolamai Surf Beach
Swim with Whale Sharks
7 hours
- Snorkel Ningaloo Reef
- Swim with the gentle giants of the sea
- Small group for an intimate experience
Ultimate Winery Experience - Epicurean Vasse Felix
5 hours
- 5-course food & wine pairing
- Margaret River’s founding wine estate
- Meet the Winemaker and Chef
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT AUSTRALIA?
The northern half of Australia enjoys a warm tropical climate, so the best time to visit is generally between April and November when the weather is dry and not too hot.
For the southern regions the months between November and May are ideal, however Sydney can get rather humid and busy in December.
For more information, take a look at our guide to the best time to visit Australia.
For more information, take a look at our guide to the best time to visit Australia.
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Australia Top Tips From Our Travel Experts
Rebecca Buttall
Think South Australia for wine! This beautiful and diverse state is responsible for over half of the country's wine production with big name producers and small boutiques all within easy reach of its buzzing state capital, Adelaide.
Lauren McLeod
If heading to Victoria, make sure you experience the breathtaking natural scenery that surrounds Melbourne. Think Mornington Peninsula for stunning valley views, gourmet food, wine hot spots and idyllic beaches.
Ben McSeoin
Uluru is without doubt the most pivotal Australian landmark. Now that climbing on it is forbidden, you can appreciate its red majestic beauty even more - there's nothing quite like watching it disappear into the darkness on a warm evening to the sound of nothing but silence.
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