From the relaxed Gold Coast to hip Melbourne and cocksure Sydney, Australia’s cities offer up an impressive litany of sights despite not having the long history of those in Europe or even Asia. However, with spectacular locations to boot, each of Australia’s main urban centers has a charm and atmosphere all its own.
“Never been at that side of the world before, but it blew my mind. What an experience, what a nature, and what a wonder tour. Thank you so much to our guide who made everything as smooth as silk. Our group was great, and new friends have been made. This trip can be summarized in one german word: Wunderbar.”
Excellent
5 - Excellent
Elizabeth
“It was our honeymoon trip! One in a lifetime adventure! Absolutely perfect! We upgraded to 5 star hotels and business class flights. Sailing to whiteheaven was so beautiful, never saw such a beautiful beach!”
A family experience of Sydney to Great Barrier Reef
4 - Very Good
Susan Walshaw
“We rated this trip based on the activities and the places we stayed, which were very good. However, after leaving Sydney where everything was wonderful, things went downhill. The problems were based around the misinformation given to providers of the shuttle services and using the cheapest form of transfer. This resulted in being taken to the wrong hotel, and time (hours) wasted when we should have been settled and enjoying our holiday together as a family. Rather than sitting back and relaxing we found the whole experience extremely disappointing and stressful. The rail journey was terrible, 2hrs 40 mins late then it broke down. Not your fault but according to locals this service is unreliable always late and prone to breakdowns. The seats were uncomfortable, carriage was stuffy, no interesting scenery, inability to call or use the internet, absolutely nothing special about this train. Again, a total waste of 14 hours on that day. Our only complaint about the accommodation is the Mantra where we went without hot water to our 3 rooms, not good after a day on the beach, and while our accommodation at Airlie Beach was good, we were more than 2 kilometers away from shops etc., and without a transport service. Luckily, I found the Whitsundays tours had a shuttle; it would make sense to include it. To void any more stressful situations we finally hired a car in Cairns for the rest of our trip. Using a more efficient shuttle service and the suggestions I have written in your 'Review Company' section would make the tour better and the costs would not be that much different as I have already checked it out..”
Top City Sightseeing in Australia
If you start your Australia tour from Sydney, head straight to the internationally-renowned harbourfront where you’ll find the instantly-recognizable Opera House and Harbour Bridge alongside a thriving café and bar scene.
Take in the street life of central Melbourne, which has an incredible range of trendy independent stores, enticing museums, and almost endless top-notch restaurant choices.
The buzzing capital of Queensland, Brisbane’s streets are able to offer up an impressive array of architectural styles from the low wooden structures of its early years to the shining tower blocks of today, all just a stone’s throw from pleasant beaches and adventures on Moreton Island.
Travel to Cairns in northern Queensland, beyond the Tropic of Capricorn, and delve into its ancient rainforests before using the city as a jumping-off point for sailing and snorkeling trips to the Great Barrier Reef.
The family-friendly Gold Coast is a popular holiday spot for Australians. You cannot argue with a city that incorporates the best of beach culture, the arts, sport, and a plethora of theme parks?
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