New South Wales has endless unspoiled beaches, breathtaking natural treasures and one of the world’s most famous and vibrant cities. Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge or take the ferry past the Opera House to Manly. Do a day trip to the Hunter Valley vineyards or the romantic Blue Mountains. Restore your zen on the beach in Byron Bay and see dolphins play in the clear waters of Jervis Bay. Bike ride and dive on Lord Howe Island and visit the world’s oldest ceremonial burial site at Mungo National Park. Horse ride, hike or hit the snowfields in the Snowy Mountains or head west for Tamworth’s country music and Moree’s natural artesian spas. Whatever you do in New South Wales will be an investment of time you definitely won’t regret.

Melbourne, capital of the compact and diverse state of Victoria and is Australia's most stylish city. Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures. Chinese, Italians, Vietnamese, Lebanese and Greeks, among others, have added their traditions, customs and cuisines to Melbourne's multicultural mix. The city is noted for its labyrinth of laneways boasting hidden bars, eateries and designer shops, world-heritage gardens, performing arts, museums and galleries, and it's also sports-mad, being home to world-famous sporting events such as the Melbourne Cup and the Australian Open Tennis. On Melbourne’s doorstep experience the scenic coastline of the Great Ocean Road and the majestic Twelve Apostles or visit Phillip Island and the Little Penguins. In the Yarra Valley sample award winning wines or float above the vineyards in a hot air balloon.
 

The sidewalk cafes and colonial architecture with verandas say it all - you can't beat sunny Brisbane for lifestyle. Here it's warm most of the year, it's easy to get around, and the locals are friendly. Yet despite the unhurried tempo of life, there is always something happening in the city whether it’s dining by the river, dabbling in the arts or cuddling a koala at a nearby animal park. And just nearby are the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast celebrated beaches. Brisbane is also a great gateway city to explore the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. First step, find an island that suits your style. Once on the Reef, you may do nothing but bask in tropical bliss or fly in a sea plane over the world’s largest coral system, to your own island. Whatever you do, don't forget to DIVE IN! It’s an entirely different world under the water.