Born and bred in Australia, we know all there is to know about the Land Down Under – and that includes sorting the fact from the fiction. As it happens, we love busting myths, especially the common misconception where people refer to an Australia trip as being a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience. Don’t get us wrong, Oz is amazing – every experience here is one you’ll remember for a lifetime… but that doesn’t mean you only have to do it once! How about twice, three times, or even four?
Our birthplace country is more accessible and more affordable than it’s ever been, and you can easily see it in 14 days, then go back for more next year. To prove it, here we’ve compiled five of our best two-week(ish) Australia holidays:
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Sydney, Rock & Reef
DURATION: 12 nights
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Sydney, Rock & Reef: our most iconic, action-packed Australia itinerary, this holiday will deliver the world-famous sights of Sydney – from the Bridge to the Opera House – as well as giving you the chance to discover some of New South Wales’ highlights, like the Blue Mountains or the Hunter Valley wine region. You’ll fall into the shadow of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Northern Territory too, not to mention dive deeper in Port Douglas, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the underwater safari treasures within.
A Taste of Western Australia
DURATION: 10 nights
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Discover the delights of Western Australia starting in lively Perth before heading south. Soak up the city sights and explore the nearby islands, beaches and vineyards in and around the city. Then explore Margaret River, and its mighty vineyards, the coastal landscapes of Albany, and coffee capital Fremantle (or Freo, as we like to call it).
Iconic Victoria & the Great Ocean Road
DURATION: 12 nights
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: From Melbourne’s diverse laneways and buzzy café culture, to the waddling little penguins of Phillip Island, it’s hard to know where to begin in Victoria. But don’t worry – this itinerary does all the thinking for you, including a Lanes & Arcades tour as part of a few days in the state capital, and 10 days' car hire – so you can cruise down to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula and head out for hikes in around The Grampians.
Adelaide & South Australia
DURATION: 11 nights
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Wine and wildlife are the core elements of this incredible trip. Sip gorgeous grapes in the Barossa and Clare Valleys – known for their Shiraz and Riesling respectively – and seek out kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and echidnas on the beaches and meadows of Kangaroo Island. And, for foodie delights, starting your journey in Adelaide is a great way to sample the best cuisine South Australia has to offer.
Tasmanian Explorer
DURATION: 14 nights
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Kick off your adventure in Adelaide before flying down to laid-back Hobart. Here, great wines, museums and art galleries are the order of the day – but that’s just the start of Tasmania’s treasures. Beyond the city, dramatic landscapes await, including the likes of the UNESCO-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park – with its abundant waterfalls and lakes – not to mention Wineglass Bay, home to dolphins and seals. Our real highlight though? Cruising through the Gordon River in Strahan, past World Heritage Convict Site landmarks like Hells Gates and Sarah Island. Spooky!
Chat with one of our Travel Experts to make the most of your two-week Aussie adventure – or perhaps even extending it further!