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Australia Highlights and Events
Travel in Australia with Intrepid
With bright blue skies, immense red deserts, sun-bronzed beaches and vast green wetlands, Australia is big, bold and full of contrasts. Come and experience the kaleidoscope of brilliant colours this country proudly showcases.
Experience Australia's highlights on these trips
Cape Leveque Experience
3 days
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USD $790CAD $750AUD $725EUR €550GBP £460NZD $930ZAR R6,010CHF FR680* Total price tool tip
Western Wildlife Experience Reverse
9 days
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USD $1,470CAD $1,400AUD $1,350EUR €1,030GBP £855NZD $1,730ZAR R11,190CHF FR1,265* Total price tool tip
West Coast Safari Southbound
10 days
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USD $1,790CAD $1,705AUD $1,645EUR €1,255GBP £1,045NZD $2,105ZAR R13,640CHF FR1,540* Total price tool tip
West Coast Safari Northbound
10 days
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USD $1,790CAD $1,705AUD $1,645EUR €1,255GBP £1,045NZD $2,105ZAR R13,640CHF FR1,540* Total price tool tip
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Highlights
- Have an outdoor adventure at the El Questro Cattle Station
- Take in amazing views while travelling along the Great Ocean Road
- Say hi to the Three Sisters in the majestic Blue Mountains
- Admire panoramic views of Broome’s beautiful beaches
- Experience the unique multicultural vibe of Darwin
- Enjoy an Aussie rail journey like no other on the legendary Ghan
- Camp in the beauty of the Flinders Ranges
- View ancient Aboriginal rock art in Kakadu National Park
- Spot native Australian rock wallabies at Simpsons Gap
- Walk the Northern Territory’s iconic Larapinta Trail
- Visit the pubs, galleries and cafes of sensational Sydney
- Sleep under a remote Kimberley sky in Cape Leveque
- Explore the lakes, dunes and beaches of Fraser Island
- Explore Tasmania’s pristine Freycinet National Park
- Watch awe-inspiring Uluru change colours with the sunset
- Hike around the rim of spectacular Kings Canyon
- Cool off with a swim in Litchfield National Park’s swimming holes
- Kayak along the Harriet River and encounter the famed wildlife of Kangaroo Island
Festivals and Events
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
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- February 7 - March 2, 2014 View available trips in Australia
- This festival reaches a colourful crescendo with a dazzling street parade full of camp icons, vibrant costumes and energetic dancing.
Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.
Australia's Top Picks
Australia is the only country in the world that makes up an entire continent
Top 10 Places To See in Australia
- Uluru: Nothing will prepare you for seeing Australia's most famous landmark for the first time. An important part of Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, this ancient monolith is a photographer's dream as it changes colours with the sun; from dazzling orange to dusty purple.
- Great Barrier Reef: See the world's largest reef system - so big it can be seen from outer space! This World Heritage site, just off the coast of Queensland, is home to whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, colourful coral and more than 1,500 species of fish. Go scuba diving or snorkelling to explore this incredible underwater world.
- Twelve Apostles: Although there's actually only eight 'Apostles', these spectacular limestone rock stacks are a popular tourist spot along Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Formed by erosion that began 10-20 million years ago, the stacks rise majestically from the churning Southern Ocean. Hit the boardwalks, tracks and viewing areas for spectacular views.
- Kakadu National Park: This region is a place of breathtaking beauty and incredible biodiversity. Steeped in Dreamtime history, Kakadu nurtures a staggering variety of landscapes and wildlife. Venture deep into the wilderness and discover gushing waterfalls, deep gorges, shimmering waterholes and rocky outcrops adorned with 20,000-year-old art.
- Sydney Opera House: Set against a backdrop of that famous bridge which spans the sparkling harbour, the Opera House is one of Australia's most iconic sights. Those familiar sails, adorned with more than a million white tiles, host thousands of events and performances each year. Catch a show to admire the ornate interior, or take in the spectacular view from a ferry.
- Kimberley: From deep gorges and dusty outback roads, and lush rainforests to idyllic billabongs, the landscape of this beautiful region is truly enchanting. A trip to the Kimberly can be as active or relaxing as you wish - hike past the strange 'beehive' domes of the Bungle Bungle Ranges, explore underground caves at Tunnel Creek or simply relax on white sand beaches.
- Daintree: With verdant tropical rainforest stretching to white, sandy beaches, the Daintree is nothing short of spectacular. This complex ecosystem in Far North Queensland is home to a prolific amount of wildlife including frogs, reptiles, bats and butterflies, as well as the highest concentration of primitive plants species in the world. Australia's largest rainforest is a true natural wonder just waiting to be explored.
- Wineglass Bay: With its white sand, crystal-clear water and distinct crescent shape, Wineglass Bay on Tasmania's gorgeous Freycinet Peninsula is a pristine paradise. It's easy to see why it's often voted as one of the top 10 beaches in the world! Hike a trail to the summit overlooking the bay for breathtaking views, or descend to the beach and set up camp. Go snorkelling to discover colourful fish and perhaps some playful dolphins.
- Clare Valley: This beautiful wine-producing region is famed for its delicious local produce, picturesque scenery, friendly people and, of course, its fabulous wine. Explore back roads lined with vines and go wine-tasting to sample the very best drops this region has to offer.
- Blue Mountains: Covering over one million hectares, the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains is rich in verdant rainforest, dramatic waterfalls, looming forests and an abundance of wildlife. Greet the iconic Three Sisters and wander the boardwalks to soak up this breathtaking area of Australian bush.
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Australia at a glance
- 50
- Canberra (population 307,000)
- 21.7 million
- English
- AUD
- (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
- Type I (Australian/New Zealand & Chinese/Argentine 2/3-pin)
- +61
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