Brisbane is Australia's third largest city and the state capital of Queensland. Not so long ago, the rest of Australia considered it little more than an overgrown country town, but it has shirked off this unwelcome reputation to become one of the country's most progressive centres. Since playing host to a string of major international events in the 80s, including the 1982 Commonwealth Games and Expo '88, Brisbane has developed into a lively, cosmopolitan city with several interesting districts, a good street cafe scene, a great riverside park, a busy cultural calendar and decent nightlife.

Queensland's growing tourism industry has brought an influx of visitors to the capital, and with its near-perfect climate year-round, Brisbane comes as a pleasant surprise to most visitors. The city is also surrounded by some of the state's major tourist destinations, and there are plenty of options for daytrips.

Cairns is the perfect place to make home while you experience Far North Queensland. Cairns has become a favorite holiday destination because of it's unique beauty, it not only boasts easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, but it is also surrounded by mountains of untouched rainforests.

The Northern beaches starts just north of the city and spreads out to over 26km. Each beach has it's own beauty and presence. Probably the most well known of the beaches would be Palm Cove. You will find the beaches inviting, and don't worry if you are staying in Cairns, the Cairns sun buses run regularly through the day and into the night.

Cairns is well stocked with duty free stores and souvenir shops. With major stores located at the Pier market place near the esplanade in the city center and our latest shopping attraction 'Cairns Central' will also be found in the city area. You will also find the Smithfield shopping center catering for the northern beaches. For the serious shopper you can also visit some of our other major shopping centers at Earlville, Westcourt and Festival Faire.

Cairns and the northern beaches have world class accommodation and restaurants for all and any occasion and budget.
You will find it very hard to experience everything the Far North has to offer, whether its relaxation and beauty or full on adventure, you will find it in Cairns and Far North Queensland. There are tours that can be taken in any direction around Cairns.

Canberra is a fascinating 20th-century creation that has struggled to establish itself as the focus of Australia's national history, pride and identity. Canberra has long been perceived as the 'fat cat' of Australian cities, a town of politicians and bureaucrats living off the hard work of their country folk. Step outside the Parliamentary Triangle and you'll soon find it isn't true - most of the politicians go home every weekend, and a great many of the bureaucrats have lost their jobs in years of public service cutbacks. Canberra has grown from a Federation baby into an adult city with all the problems and delights that being a grown-up brings.

Many Australians knock Canberra for being a city without soul, but anyone who's bothered to spend a bit of time here is bound to have a soft spot for the place. Carefully planned, Canberra's suburbs are separated by swathes of native bush land, while its main tourist attractions - the National Gallery, Parliament House and other inhabitants of the Parliamentary Triangle - are set around a pleasant artificial lake encircled by bike tracks. If you're enamored of the bush and lungful of fresh air, but don't want to be too far from a decent café latté, you'll be in heaven in the national capital. Canberra is also a great base for visiting the nearby delights of the Snowy Mountains and the New South Wales south coast.

The capital of northern Australia is closer to Jakarta than it is to Sydney, and closer to Singapore than it is to Melbourne, so it's no surprise that it looks outward to Asia as much as it looks inland to the rest of Australia. This proximity and familiarity with Australia's northern neighbours is reflected in the town's relaxed, cosmopolitan, tropical atmosphere.

Darwin is a vibrant, tropical capital city perched on a deepwater port, offering a blend of cosmopolitan and city pleasures against lush scenery. It also acts as a gateway to other attractions, including Kakadu National Park, a scene of spectacular terrain and a wealth of Aboriginal culture.

Australia's Gold Coast is the ideal holiday place for people on the go, or on a go-slow. In one day you can enjoy surfing on golden beaches, bushwalking in subtropical rainforests, cruising down oceanfront boulevards in a fun convertible, or taking a dinner cruise aboard a luxury yacht.

There's thrill-a-minute theme parks, wonderful adventures at wildlife parks, spectacular shopping centers brimming with exquisite resortwear, colourful country markets, tropical fruit plantations, quaint mountain villages and more.

Come prepared for more games than you can ever play - on and off the sports field and special events offering everything from motor racing magic to musical spectaculars.

With 300 days of sunshine each year, you will be able to make the most of championship golf courses, fast and fun water sports, the high seas, secluded beaches, race meetings, inland waterways and year-round festivals.

Do nothing, or do it all. One thing's for sure, you d be fiat out finding a more exciting holiday destination than Australia's Gold Coast.

Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania and the second oldest settlement in Australia. Situated on the mouth of the River Derwent, Hobart is an eclectic city, mixing historic colonial architecture and cobbled lanes with modern-day office buildings, shopping centres and hotels, nestled against the backdrop of snow-capped Mount Wellington.

With a population of only 180,000 people, Hobart moves at a slower pace than mainland cities, and enjoys a pleasant, leisurely lifestyle - yachts and fishing boats on the river, waterfront art and craft shops, hotels and restaurants, and picturesque parks and gardens.

Tasmania is recognized internationally for its pristine beauty, clean air and fine food, including fresh seafood and dairy products, beef, apples, chocolates, gourmet food and fine wines.

In 1874 there was a spot along the railway line in the Blue Mountains known as 'Crushes.' It was here that stone was quarried to act as ballast for the trains. In 1877 it became Katoomba.
Katoomba is based on the aboriginal word 'Kedumba' meaning 'shiny, falling water.' Once you have visited the area the name takes on a more mystical meaning.

The inherent beauty of the region can be seen in the many exotic natural attractions that abound. Today Katoomba is one of the major tourist sites in the Blue Mountains.
Sydney residents find the area a great place to get away for a weekend or just a few hours.

It can be easily reached by car or train and is located about 110 km from Sydney. This mountain town retains a visage of old elegance and an essence of bye-gone times.
The art-deco, art-nouveau facades of the cafes and shops portray a rather whimsical ambience.

Australia's second-largest city and Victoria's thriving capital is a restless, image-conscious centre with a bucketful of style. Of all Australia's cities, Melbourne is perhaps the most European in feel. Trams rattle through streets fronted by stern Victorian public buildings, while parks, outdoor cafes and restaurants lend it a Mediterranean air.

Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures. Chinese, Italians, Vietnamese, Lebanese and Greeks, among others, have all added their traditions, customs and cuisines to Melbourne's multicultural mix. The city is noted for its lovely gardens, performing arts, museums and galleries, and it's also sports-mad, being home to world-famous sporting events such as the Melbourne Cup, the Australian Open Tennis and the Qantas Australia Grand Prix. Melbourne has a lively nightclub scene and is noted for live music and comedy clubs.

Great dining-out spots include the bayside suburb of St Kilda, Lygon Street in Carlton for its Italian cuisine, Brunswick Street in Fitzroy for its offbeat cafe culture, and Little Bourke Street in the city centre for its superb range of Chinese cuisine.
Within an hour or so of Melbourne are a range of places well-worth exploring. Among them are the Macedon Ranges - Australia's spa capital - where you'll find sumptuous food and wine, luxurious accommodation, colourful gardens, amazing rock formations, and world-renowned mineral springs.

Brief interlude or long holiday, this destination ensures relaxation, recreation, even rejuvenation. A holiday in Noosa puts the spring back in your step. It's all about the nicest kinds of indulgence… lazy days on sundrenched beaches, retail therapy among stylish boutiques, dining out at the much-acclaimed Noosa restaurants and discovering the pleasures of the best of contemporary Australian cuisine in magical settings.

Undeniably, Noosa has charm. When you marry sensitive low-rise architecture and resort-style sophistication with one of the prettiest coastlines in the country, you're obviously onto a winner. Then you add a superb array of accommodation options, an annual calendar of fascinating cultural, artistic and sporting events, plus the chance to see the works of talented artists and local artisans, and wrap the whole package up as a fauna and flora sanctuary, it's irresistible.

We're delighted to welcome you to Noosa and hope this guide will help you get the most out of your Noosa experience. Thank you for sharing some time with us. We think it will be, quite simply, the best time of your life… because that's how Noosa is.

Palm Cove just 20 minutes north of Cairns, is a tropical paradise where the mysterious Rainforest meets the grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef. White sandy beaches lined with glorious coconut palms and year round warm ocean make Palm Cove the most beautiful beach in the world.

Add the relaxing atmosphere and tropical sunshine and you've got the perfect holiday destination !

Of the almost two million people that live in Western Australia, the vast majority reside in the state's capital of Perth. A sophisticated and scenic city, it is not hard to understand why so many are drawn to this very special and unique corner of the globe.
Perth was settled on the banks of the Swan River in the 1800s and to this day remains an uncomplicated and clean city that leaves a lasting impression on all of its visitors.

Characterized by numerous waterways, green parks and a compact city centre, Perth's brilliant blue skies and warm sunny climate must be experienced to be believed.
There is plenty to see and do in Perth. You can tour the city by motorized tram or courtesy bus; partake in the many water sports on the Swan River; enjoy a glass of Western Australian wine in a riverside or beachside restaurant; or explore one of the city's most popular icons - the 400 hectares of natural bush that form the spectacular Kings Park in the centre of the city.

Perth is also the home of the world's oldest operating mint; numerous museums and art galleries, historic character buildings, a five-star resort and casino and a great variety of shopping - all of which are only minutes from the CBD.
There is good shopping available, world-class golf courses, countless outdoor activities and experiences to enjoy, and over 80 km of white sandy beaches to sunbathe on. A popular beach is Cottesloe, a pretty crescent of sand with safe swimming and a small surf break. Another one popular with locals and visitors alike is Scarborough, which has white sand stretching for miles.

Perth is an ideal base from which you can explore the diverse surrounding attractions too. Only minutes away, you can visit wineries with sumptuous lunches, swim with wild dolphins in their natural environment, holiday on an island bouncing with native marsupials, and explore the colorful port city of Fremantle.

Just a 44 mile spectacular scenic coastal drive north from Cairns, Port Douglas has a distinctive laid back atmosphere, and a low-rise tropical old world charm.

Explore the 'Reef And Rainforest Coast', a spectacular 200km stretch of Coral Sea coastline, and adjacent World Heritage rainforest areas of Daintree and Cape Tribulation on a guided

Port Douglas is the complete tropical experience, so come on in and plan your next holiday.