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Why Australia
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A Continent Pretending to Be a Country
Australia is a continent pretending to be a country — and it takes a lifetime to know, which is precisely its appeal. There is the harbour glamour of Sydney and the coffee culture of Melbourne; the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the tropical north; the red heart of the Outback and Uluru; and a coastline of empty beaches longer than any other on earth.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't try to cover all of it. We shape a journey around what draws you — reef and rainforest, city and wine country, or the Red Centre — with the internal flights and driving routes handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from harbour-view city hotels to reef-island lodges, we build an Australia paced to be enjoyed rather than endured across its vast distances.
Australia is so big that the mistake everyone makes is trying to see it all at once. Pick two or three regions, do them properly, and come back for the rest.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Australia rewards the traveller who chooses well. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Sydney
The Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and the ferries across one of the world's great harbours — the dazzling first act of almost every Australian journey.
The Great Barrier Reef
The largest living structure on earth, off the tropical north — snorkelling and diving among coral and turtles, reached from Cairns, Port Douglas or a reef-island lodge.
Uluru & the Red Centre
The vast red monolith at the spiritual heart of the continent, glowing at sunrise and sunset — the Outback at its most profound, with Indigenous-guided experiences.
The Daintree & Tropical North
The world's oldest rainforest meeting the reef at Cape Tribulation — wildlife, gorges and a slower, wilder side of the tropical north.
Melbourne & Wine Country
Melbourne's laneways, coffee and culture, with the Yarra Valley, the Great Ocean Road and some of the country's finest wine regions within easy reach.
Wildlife & Islands
Kangaroos, koalas and quokkas, the penguins of Phillip Island and the beaches of Kangaroo Island and the Whitsundays — Australia's wildlife is found nowhere else.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every hotel, resort and lodge we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Sydney & Great Barrier Reef
- Sydney arrival (SYD) - private transfer to The Rocks (~30 min)
- 4 nights The Langham Sydney (Circular Quay, harbour district)
- 3 nights InterContinental Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef
- Bed & breakfast | domestic flight Sydney-Hamilton Island + launch transfer
- Private Sydney Harbour sunset sail | Great Barrier Reef snorkelling day
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Sydney, Uluru & The Reef
- Sydney arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Park Hyatt Sydney
- 2 nights Park Hyatt Sydney (Opera House view)
- 2 nights Sails in the Desert Uluru
- 3 nights InterContinental Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef (premium pool room)
- Half board | 2 domestic flights | Uluru sunrise + Field of Light experience | reef helicopter
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Australia: Park Hyatt, Longitude 131 & qualia
- Sydney arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Park Hyatt Sydney
- 2 nights Park Hyatt Sydney (Opera Deluxe room)
- 2 nights Longitude 131 (luxury tented camp facing Uluru, all-inclusive)
- 3 nights qualia Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef, Leeward Pavilion)
- Half board | 2 private/domestic flights | Tali Wiru desert dining under the stars | private reef pontoon
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Australia journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
SOUTHERN SUMMER
December to February
Warm to hot in the south (Sydney, Melbourne) — the classic beach and city season, and the busiest over Christmas and New Year. The tropical north is hot, humid and in its wet season.
AUTUMN
March to May
Mild and settled in the south — excellent for the cities and wine country, with smaller crowds — while the tropical north begins to dry out and open up.
WINTER
June to August
Cool in the south (ski season in the alps), but the prime dry season for the tropical north, the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Centre — the best time for the famous north.
SPRING
September to November
Warm, blooming and one of the best all-round windows, with fine weather across much of the country and lower crowds before the festive peak.
Sample Itinerary
A 14-Night Australia Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect first journey unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Sydney
Your flight reaches Sydney via a single stop — around 22-24 hours in all. A private transfer to your harbour-view hotel and a first evening by the water.
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DAYS 2-4 — THE HARBOUR CITY
Sydney
The Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Bondi and the coastal walk, a harbour cruise and a day trip to the Blue Mountains — Sydney at a proper pace.
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DAYS 5-7 — THE RED CENTRE
Uluru
Fly inland to the spiritual heart of Australia for Uluru at sunrise and sunset, Kata Tjuta and Indigenous-guided walks beneath enormous Outback skies.
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DAYS 8-11 — THE REEF
The Tropical North
North to Port Douglas for the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest — snorkelling, diving and the wild edge where reef meets rainforest.
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DAYS 12-14 — FINALE
Melbourne or a Beach Finish
A final few days in cultured Melbourne and its wine country, or a relaxed beach finish on the coast, before your flight home.
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Getting There
- Perth has the only non-stop from London — around 17 hours (Qantas)
- Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are around 22-24 hours via one stop (Singapore, Dubai, Doha or Hong Kong)
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Internal flights link the regions
- Australia is 8-11 hours ahead of the UK, varying by state
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders need a visa before travel — the free eVisitor (subclass 651), applied for online
- It allows multiple visits of up to 3 months over 12 months
- There is no visa on arrival for any nationality
- Passport valid 6 months
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK
- Routine vaccinations should be up to date
- Excellent, modern medical facilities
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential — medical care for visitors is expensive
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD); contactless is accepted everywhere
- Strict biosecurity — declare all food, plant and animal products on arrival, with heavy fines for non-declaration
- English-speaking
- Sun protection is essential; the UV is intense