As one of the largest countries in the world (by area), Australia’s huge landmass boasts a number of very different environments ranging from tropical jungles in the north, to desert in the centre and temperate coastal areas where the majority of the population lives. Most people associate Australia with hot weather, and while there is certainly some truth in this many would be surprised to learn that there is excellent skiing most winters in the Great Dividing Range between Melbourne and Sydney.

Favourites with travellers to Australia include the cosmopolitan cities of Melbourne and Sydney, the well worn backpacker trail along the stunning east coast; home the the Great Barrier Reef, tropical island, and the world’s largest sand island. For others a trip down under is not complete without heading out into the awe inspiring Red Centre to visit Uluru (Ayres Rock), Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta.