It may be a long journey to the other side of the world but once you are there, Australia's welcome is well worth it. With breathtaking sights from the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to the penguins on Philip Island, the Great Ocean Road and Ayres Rock, there is something to excite everyone.
Luxury hotels litter the East Coast from Sydney to Cape Tribulation whilst boutique boltholes spring up in and around metropolitan Melbourne. Coupled with designer shops, impressive resorts and every comfort imaginable, luxury travel is top of any down under adventure. Here are five of the best places to see:
1. Sydney
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| Sydney |
Often considered by many to be Australia's real main city - rather than the capital Canberra - Sydney is overflowing with things to see and do. If views are your thing, catch a ferry from Circular Quay to Cremorne Point and marvel back at the city skyline. If you would rather enjoy the sights from the comfort of your 5-star hotel, booking a room at one of Sydney's downtown lavish hotels - like the Shangri-La overlooking the harbour - is a must.
2. East Coast
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| East Coast, Australia |
Although a firm contender on the backpacker trail, Australia's East Coast is also home to mile upon mile of luxurious hotels and resorts just waiting to take the weight off your feet. Nestled along the coastline from Sydney in the south to Cape Tribulation in the north, indulgence is never far away. For the ultimate in remote retreats, Hamilton Island has long been offering all the staples of luxury travel from soft fluffy towels to pampering sessions in the resorts spa.
3. Melbourne
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| Melbourne |
A metropolitan mecca, Melbourne is abuzz with every kind of everything. A melting pot of eco travel and luxury travel, boutique boltholes are scattered around the city from the beaches of St Kilda to the hip areas of Fitzroy and Carlton and into the downtown central area and along the Yarra River.
4. Perth
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| Perth |
Taking the crown as the hub of Australia's quieter, but stunningly beautiful, west coast, Perth is still a firm fave for the luxury traveller. From villas with ocean views on Rottnest Island to eco lodges on the outskirts of the city, relaxing and putting your feet up is par for the course in this town. What Perth lacks in close proximity to other cities, it most definitely gains in having its finger well and truly on the pulse as far as treating yourself is concerned.
5.The Outback
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| The Outback |
The epicenter of Australia, the Outback is not only home to the country's most remote wilderness but it also has some of the most luxurious accommodation you will find. Deluxe safari-esq tented cabins are just one way to enjoy a night of sleeping out under the stars.
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