Australia is a country of contrasts and is a fascinating place to visit, with unique fauna and flora found no where else in the world, a coral reef stretching from north to south on both it’s east and west coasts, though the latter, the Great Barrier Reef is better known, and a myriad of other wonderful things to discover, explore and learn about. Not only is it the closest Western country to Asia, it's also clean, safe and easy to get to.

You can visit deserts, climb or ski rugged mountains, water raft down raging rivers or over thundering waterfalls and sail the clear waters of the surrounding ocean. No wonder Australians love the great outdoors and have perfected the art of recreation. Whatever sport or activity you'd like to try, from the sky diving to golf or camel riding; this is the land of opportunity and visiting will give you the chance to experiment.

When the sun goes down, the cities buzz with live jazz and rock in pubs, al-fresco cafes and nightclubs. From Sydney’s Opera House, Melbourne’s International and Underground film festivals, Adelaide’s Festival of Arts and Fringe Festival or the Perth Festival of Arts, Australia is a land of cultural enlightenment. Here too Aboriginal culture and art, from plays to paintings, not to mention the traditional Corroboree dance and story telling sessions are wonderful forms of entertainment for all and discovering them for yourself adds to the excitement of visiting this, the largest island on our planet.

Some of the world's finest hotels and resorts catering to just about every taste - families, singles, romantic couples and groups are located here. Known for blue skies and sunshine, and with a climate that’s generally pleasant without any extremes in temperatures, Australia is the ideal place to visit any time of the year. From winter skiing in the Australian Alps between June and September, to year round beach holidays in Queensland, Australia’s varied range of pleasant climates makes it an ideal holiday destination.