| If you're looking to experience Australia, the east | | | | Australia. It is renowned for its beautiful |
| coast is home to three of Australia's major city | | | | restaurants, bars, shopping, art galleries, sport, live |
| centres and always full of fun things to see and | | | | entertainment, the Melbourne Grand Prix and of |
| do. Whether you're in a large group or a family, | | | | course the world famous Melbourne Cup horse |
| looking for budget travel or luxury resort | | | | racing event - 'the race that stops a nation'. You |
| accommodation, there's options to delight | | | | can fly direct to Melbourne's international airport |
| everyone. Sydney: the city for all seasons From | | | | from major international airports. Bus, taxi and |
| famous Bondi Beach to the tranquil Blue | | | | rental cars are all readily available from the airport |
| Mountains, to glittering Sydney Harbour and the | | | | and the road network is simple to navigate. |
| thriving city centre, Sydney has it all. Transport: | | | | Melbourne's trams - the only remaining tram |
| getting there and getting around: You can fly | | | | network in Australia - are one of its major |
| direct to Sydney from major international airports. | | | | attractions and a unique and easy way to get |
| There are 40 airlines servicing Sydney airport | | | | around town. Accommodation is plentiful with |
| including all the major carriers such as Qantas, | | | | hundreds of Melbourne Hotels catering for all |
| Virgin and British Airways. Sydney has a well | | | | tastes and every budget. Be sure to stop by the |
| established rail and bus system which can take | | | | Travellers Information Desk located in the |
| you all over the city and out to regional areas and | | | | International Arrivals terminal to pick up all the |
| interstate. The road system is modern and easy | | | | information you need to have a great holiday. Set |
| to navigate and car hire is available at reasonable | | | | on the Yarra River, Melbourne is a wonderful place |
| rates. Climate: Sydney weather and seasonal | | | | to explore. There are distinct enclaves to tour |
| variations Sydney enjoys mild weather all year | | | | around whatever your interests are. If you want |
| round. Australian seasons are the opposite of | | | | to go further afield, the Victorian Alps are only a |
| those in the northern hemisphere. It's the perfect | | | | few hours away by car and offer good skiing in |
| escape from a cold northern hemisphere winter! | | | | winter. Brisbane: beautiful one day, perfect the |
| Spring is from September to November. Summer | | | | next If you're looking for superb sub-tropical |
| is from December to February. Autumn is from | | | | weather, friendly relaxed people and some of the |
| March to May. Winter is from June to August. , so | | | | world's most beautiful beaches, Brisbane is the |
| it can provide a great escape from a cold winter! | | | | place to be any time of the year. It offers long |
| Accommodation: from cheap stays to luxury | | | | hot summers and wonderfully mild winters. |
| resorts Booking accommodation is easy with a | | | | Brisbane's international and domestic airports are |
| huge range available. Check on the internet for | | | | easily accessible by train, taxi and car and shuttle |
| the range, location and cost of Sydney Hotels. | | | | buses also depart regularly. Situated on the |
| Events: there's always something on in Sydney | | | | Brisbane River, the city boasts a well resourced |
| • Variety Club Annual Road Bash starts | | | | ferry system to let you tour the city sites in |
| from Garden Island on August 5 2007 on its way | | | | ease. Brisbane hotels are available to suit any |
| to the Northern Territory • Priscilla the | | | | budget, and accommodation is also plentiful in |
| Queen of the Desert - the iconic Australian Musical | | | | surrounding areas. The pristine coastline and |
| is on at the Lyric Theatre Star City Darling | | | | beaches both north and south of Brisbane are |
| Harbour • Sydney Opera House has | | | | popular holiday destinations with many attractions |
| started its Winter Season - for details of what is | | | | and islands to explore. Last but not least, from |
| on visit • For the family, El Caballo Blanco | | | | Brisbane you can visit many of Australia's biggest |
| is on at the Horseworld Stadium on Saturday and | | | | theme parks including Dreamworld, Movieworld, |
| Sunday nights - it is a show with amazingly trained | | | | Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, Sea World, Wet 'n' |
| choreographed horses • Melbourne: | | | | Wild and more. Shuttle buses are a quick and |
| shopping, restaurants and entertainment | | | | easy way to get there. |
| Melbourne is known as the cultural centre of | | | | |