Ultimate Australia

This comprehensive introduction to Australia, encompasses some of the country's most iconic sights and spectacular natural wonders.

You begin in Melbourne, the artistic and cultural heart of Australia, before flying to Hobart on the island of Tasmania to explore the island's historic towns and the wilderness of Cradle Mountain National Park with its abundant wildlife, flora and fauna. Fly on to Sydney with its iconic harbour, bridge and Opera House, before driving west to the forested canyons and waterfalls of the beautiful Blue Mountains. Return to Sydney for the flight to the spectacular Ayers Rock (Uluru), before ending this journey of discovery in Port Douglas - the perfect base from which to explore the remarkable tropical rainforests of northern Queensland and the spectacular marine life and underwater treasure trove of the Great Barrier Reef.

Sample itinerary:

Days 1/2: Depart London.  Days 3/4: Arrive Melbourne. Overnights The Lyall.  Days 5/6: Fly to Hobart. Overnights Islington Hotel.  Day 7: Drive to Strahan. Overnight Ormiston House.  Days 8: Drive to Cradle Mountain National Park. Overnight Cradle Mountain Lodge. Days 9/10: Drive to Hadspen,  near Launceston. Overnights Red Feather Inn.  Day 11:: Fly to Sydney and drive to Blue Mountains. Overnight Llilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa.  Day 12/13/14 Drive back to Sydney.  Overnights at the Four Seasons Hotel.  Days 15/16: Fly to Ayers Rock. Overnights Desert Gardens.  Days 17/20: Fly to Cairns and drive to Port Douglas. Overnights The Peninsula.  Days 21/22: Fly to London via Brisbane.