Queensland:

Queensland hosts the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef and gorgeous Whitsunday Islands. Its Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are suitably named and invite the visitor to venture off-shore to sandy Fraser Island or to the Tangalooma dolphin resort. Enjoy the easy charm of big city Brisbane, or head inland for some genuine Outback experiences at Mount Isa. Queensland has something for everyone! Queensland Highlights 1. Great Barrier Reef 2. Cairns 3. Brisbane 4. Whitsunday Islands 5. Fraser Island 6. Tangalooma Dolphin Resort and 7. Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast.

New South Wales:

New South Wales is the home of cosmopolitan Sydney with its illustrious Opera House and Bridge, but there's much more to see and do. Explore the rugged mountain paradise of Blue Mountains National Park, the fine wines and delicacies of the Hunter Valley, Byron Bay's panoramic coastal walks or the silver-mining town of Broken Hill. Hiring a car is the best way to get around, but you might also find yourself in a hot-air balloon or on a bike in this varied state! New South Wales highlights 1. Sydney 2. Blue Mountains 3. HunterValley 4. Byron Bay & 5. Broken Hill.

Northern Territory:

The Northern Territory is home to the iconic Ayers Rock and the Olgas, the most sacred Aboriginal sites in Australia. As well as Alice Springs and the magnificent Red Centre, the Northern Territory also includes its Top End tropical regions, such as the lush rainforests and waterfalls of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, or the river gorges of Katherine. For city lovers, the waterfront state capital of Darwin offers a vibrant multi-cultural melting pot where there's a cuisine to satisfy every palate! Territory Highlights 1. Ayers Rock 2. Darwin 3. Devils Marbles 4. Katherine Gorge 5. Kakadu National Park and 6. Tiwi Island.

Victoria

Victoria features the greatest geographic diversity of any Australian state, with everything from volcanic plains and vineyards to dense forested areas and beaches. Melbourne is the modern capital, featuring great food, fantastic nightlife, cutting edge art and good transport links to the state's other key attractions such as Phillip Island and the Yarra Valley. Victoria's Great Ocean Road stretches from Torquay to Allansford, taking in the Twelve Apostles and atmospheric shipwrecks in the Port Campbell National Park. Territory Highlights 1. Melbourne 2. Philip Island 3. Yarra Valley and 4 Great Ocean Road.

Western Australia

Western Australia, the largest of the states, offers a huge choice to the visitor. From lush vineyards to deserts, from the depths of the ocean to the white sand beaches, the territory is known justifiably as the 'Sunshine State'. Perth, the sunniest city in the world, is close to the vineyards of Margaret River and the beautiful Rottnest Island, while further afield are the unmissable attractions of the Pinnacles Desert and Ningaloo reef. It is no coincidence that Western Australia is the fastest growing section of the Australian tourist offer. Territory Highlights 1. Perth 2. Margaret River 3 Ningaloo Reef 4. Monkey Mia and 5. Broome.

South Australia

South Australia is the gateway to the preserved wilderness of Kangaroo Island with its conservation areas and rare animals, the renowned Barossa Valley wine-producing region, the underground world of opal-mining town Coober Pedy - and of course the southern capital of Adelaide. This fun-loving city makes a perfect base to explore the region and sample its varied culinary delights. Territory Highlights 1. Adelade 2. Kangaroo Island 3. Barossa Valley and 4. Coober Pedy