When it comes to long-haul flights, the route between the UK and Australia is one of the longest. To fly from London Heathrow to Sydney will cover more than 10,000 miles and currently take more than 21 hours with at least one stop along the way. There is a lot of choice for people wishing to travel between the UK and Australia, with many airlines in direct competition for your business. However, the cost of flying remains relatively high, due to fuel prices and the imbalance of supply and demand. This makes choosing the right airline more important than ever. As a frequent traveller on this ro ..read more

Wondering where to go on holiday in 2024? Struggling to choose between city lights, an island escape or a safari adventure? To help you decide, here are our top 10 destinations for 2024, including unmissable highlights and lesser-known unique experiences. From the beaches of Queensland to the wildlife-rich plains of Chobe National Park, there’s a perfect holiday for all. Top Destinations for 2024 Queensland Australia – Our Top Holiday Destination 2024 Nova Scotia, Canada – Natural Wonders Borneo – One-of-a-Kind Wildlife Garden Route, South Africa – Scenic Self Drive Fiji – Beach Holidays in 2 ..read more

Welcome to the geographical and spiritual heart of Australia. This is a place where the ancient landscape of Australia’s Red Centre unfolds, revealing its most iconic jewel: Uluru. Before you embark on this extraordinary journey, you should prepare to be captivated by the rich cultural tapestry, breathtaking natural wonders, and the profound spiritual significance of this sacred Aboriginal land. To help you make the most of your limited time in Uluru, I have personally experienced and reviewed the Top 5 tours and experiences that you can do at Uluru. Book your favourite in advance to complete ..read more

The waters are calm and perfect for whale watching. Our small rib boat bobs gently in the light swell as our guide and pilot surveys the horizon through his binoculars. Another boat appears around the headland, heading back to the jetty. The radio crackles. “It’s all quiet Robbie, nothing to see today.” Our guide picks up his receiver; “They’re still out there, I’m sure. We’re staying for a bit longer.” And so, our search continues. Whales are wild animals and the oceans are big, so you are never guaranteed to see whales on any tour. However, whale watching guides are experts, and know the are ..read more

Queensland has a secret that it would like to share… We all think we know it. Queensland, Australia; home to the Great Barrier Reef. The world’s largest coral reef that stretches for 1500 miles along Australia’s East Coast and that is visible from space. If you love picture perfect islands and beautiful azure seas, a Queensland holiday is certainly for you. So, what’s Queensland’s secret? Well, there is much so much more to explore beyond the Great Barrier Reef. Queensland is Australia’s second largest state, with a land area seven times the size of the UK. Long before Captain Cook arrived on ..read more

Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia. Set on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, and enjoys a largely warm and tropical climate. With large expanses of parkland within the city, a reputation for hosting arts and culture and a thriving food and drink scene, there is much to enjoy on a Brisbane holiday. Visit Brisbane Things to do in Brisbane City What to do in Brisbane Region Freedom Destinations Expert View Visit Brisbane Brisbane is a thriving, multicultural city offering a warm welcome to all visitors, and yet, historically, it has ..read more

Every good adventure starts with G’day! Follow Tourism Australia’s new mascot Ruby the Roo on her incredible journey around Australia, with the help of Louie the ‘magic’ unicorn, in the new video. Where Does Ruby the Roo Go? It’s a roundabout route that takes her all over Australia but, with the help of a ride in cool box and several flat whites, Ruby makes it to Uluru! Here are the places she visits on the way… Green Island, Queensland Sitting in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island is covered in tropical rainforest, that gives way to soft sandy beaches, washed by the warm wate ..read more

It may not have a uniquely shaped opera house, or a bridge that you can climb, but the city of Darwin should not be overlooked as your next long-haul holiday destination, as it is uniquely positioned to be your perfect gateway to Australia. A former frontier outpost, located on the northernmost tip of Australia, the city of Darwin is now the capital of the Northern Territory, home to around 150,000 people, and a gateway to the unique natural landscapes of Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, and Nitmiluk National Park. Darwin; Your gateway to Australia It’s always summer in Darwin ..read more

As teenagers, my Australian friend and I set off in a car from Darwin, Northern Territory, to explore “The Outback”. We had a map and a full tank of gas, so we began our road-trip of discovery. Having driven beyond Humpty Doo, I had thought that we should be there, but Australian roads appear to be never-ending. Over the next couple of hours, we drove along tree-lined roads, and crossed the Adelaide and Mary Rivers, before we arrived in the town of Jabiru. It was here, sitting on top of a rock at Nadab Lookout, watching the sun set beyond the red horizon, that we decided that we had made it. D ..read more

Road trips don’t get much more epic than in Australia. In a country so big, that it is also a continent, there are plenty of open roads to explore, big skies to admire and panoramic landscapes to view. It will take at least 3 months to complete “The Big Lap” and circumnavigate the whole of Australia, but you don’t need to travel that far to escape on an Australian holiday. Here are five shorter road-trips to help you escape on an Australian Road Trip. The Pacific and Bruce Highways The Great Ocean Road The Coral Coast Highway The Northern Wilderness The Tour of Tasmania   1. The Pacific ..read more