Australia Luxury Holidays
The vast island continent of Australia is often seen as an aspirational, once-in-a-lifetime, destination but after that first, memorable visit you’ll yearn to return. The fabled ‘golden triangle’ of reef, rock and Sydney exerts a substantial pull but delve a little deeper and there are wondrous scenic, cultural and epicurean
experiences to be found throughout every state. Unsurprisingly in a country that encompasses both tropical and temperate climates there are incredibly diverse landscapes, home to a plethora of plant, bird and animal life. Internationally acclaimed wines are grown in many regions and the thread of ancient Aboriginal
culture is woven through Australia’s history and culture with fascinating effect. If you haven’t made your first visit yet, do it now; if you’ve been before, come back soon.
Information
Time difference: There are three time zones; eastern Standard Time is GMT +10
hours, Central Time is GMT +9.5 hours and Western Time is GMT +8 hours
Flight duration: 22 hours 25 minutes (via Singapore to Sydney)
Capital: Canberra
Flights
British Airways and Qantas fly from
London Heathrow via Bangkok,
Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Singapore Airlines fly from London
Heathrow and Manchester via
Singapore. Cathay Pacific and Virgin
Atlantic fly from London Heathrow via
Hong Kong. Malaysia Airlines fly from
London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur.
Thai Airways fly from London Heathrow
via Bangkok. Emirates fly from London
Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester,
Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle
via Dubai.
Climate
The tropical northern half of Australia is
best visited in its dry season of May to
October. Southern Australia experiences
four seasons, the reverse of the UK, so
expect hot summers, December to
February and cool winters, June
to August. Spring and Autumn are
generally very pleasant times to visit,
ideal for touring holidays.
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Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania
Saffire Freycinet’s truly breathtaking location in Tasmania’s ruggedly beautiful Freycinet National Park is matched by its distinctive design and uncompromising personal service; simply spellbinding....
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