Visit Byron Bay

Camel rides on Cable Beach at sunset, pearling history and the Staircase to the Moon.

Four Mile Beach, reef boats and the Daintree, the quieter northern base for the reef.

Tropical Top End: the Mindil beach sunset market, saltwater crocodiles and Kakadu three hours away.

The largest sand island on Earth — rainforest, dingoes and the freshwater Lake McKenzie.

Visit Sydney, Australia's largest city. See the Sydney Opera House (iconic sail-shaped performing arts centre on Bennelong Point), climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge (134m summit with panoramic views), relax at Bondi Beach (famous surf spot with ocean pool and coastal walk), and explore the Royal Botanic Garden (heritage-listed gardens with native plants and harbour vistas).

Visit Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital. Ride the iconic City Circle Tram (free heritage service), explore the laneways like Hosier Lane (famous for ever-changing street art), see Australian and international art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV, Australia's oldest and most visited art museum), and catch a cricket match or tour at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, the world's largest cricket stadium with a capacity of 100,000).

Visit Brisbane, capital of Queensland. Explore the South Bank Parklands (man-made beach and cultural precinct), climb the Story Bridge for panoramic city views, see native wildlife at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (world's first and largest koala sanctuary), and wander through the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) for Australian and international art.

Visit Canberra, the capital of Australia. Explore the Australian War Memorial (commemorating military history with extensive exhibits and the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier), wander through the National Gallery of Australia (home to over 160,000 works including Indigenous and international art), and see Parliament House (the iconic building atop Capital Hill with a 81-meter flagpole and public tours). Enjoy a stroll around Lake Burley Griffin (a man-made lake offering scenic views and recreational activities).