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AUSTRALIA Information
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Today, Australia is a culturally diverse society with a population of over 20 million.
English is Australia's official language but more than four million residents speak a second language.
Most of Australia's population is concentrated in coastal areas with the majority living in
State and Territory capital cities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples inhabited most
areas of the Australian continent before the arrival of European settlers.
Mainland Australia, with an area of 7.69 million square kilometres, is the Earth’s largest island but
smallest continent. It stretches about 3700 kilometres from north to south and about 4000 kilometres from
east to west. In area, Australia is the sixth-largest nation after Russia, Canada, China,
the United States and Brazil. Its ocean territory— the third-largest in the world—
spans three oceans and covers around 12 million square kilometres.
Australia’s average elevation is only 330 metres, the lowest of all the continents. Its highest point,
Mount Kosciuszko, is only 2228 metres. The lack of height is more than compensated for in landscape variety.
The giant monolith Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) in the Northern Territory and the striking
beehive mountains of Purnululu (the Bungle Bungles) in Western Australia attract visitors from every
corner of the world, as do the country’s beaches and rainforests.
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Don't do it all in one go!
If you're taking 2-3 weeks holiday you won't be able to see all of Australia.
Save some for the next visit. Check out these 3 itinerary suggestions in our OzPlanner for some ideas.
Cities, Islands & Reef
Sydney, Rock & Reef
Coast to Coast
Experience the diversity of Australia
The contrast between modern cities, blue reef, white beaches, the lush greens of the rainforest, the magnificent Red Centre, the many islands. Use our interactive maps to or the OzPlanner to find a combination to suit you.
Visit Australia now - why wait?
With a two week holiday costing as little as £1,200 including hotel and airfares visit Australia this year. You'll be amazed how easy it is and you'll want to go back time and again to visit 'old favouites' and discover more.
Affordable Australia
You get 2.40 Aussie Dollars to the Pound. Check out hotel, car hire, domestic airfares and other holiday prices on the web. Your money goes a long way and the sunshine comes free. Here are some examples of relative costs:
London Sydney
Top restaurant meal £62.50 £39.89
Fast food (burger, fries, drink) £3.19 £2.29
Hotel 4star (1 night, 2 people) £167.50 £67.38
Car hire (weekly) £215.00 £157.44
Scotch (glass in a top hotel) £5.45 £3.55
It's all so easy!
Good roads, domestic airline and rail services mean it's easy to get around. - Cars, campervans and 4WD vehicles can be picked up at all major airports and city centre locations. - There are some great deals for domestic flights if you book well in advance of your departure. - Try one of the spectacular overland trains combining leisurely travel and overnight accommodation.
Real Australia
What do YOU want from your holiday? Adventure, unspoilt nature, unique experiences, empty beaches, friendly people? Take a look at just some of the things you can do in Australia in our Things To Do section...
Accommodation
From tents to luxury and indulgence. It's all here.
Luxury Resorts, 2-5 star Hotels, Motels, Island retreats, Country Guesthouses, Farm Stays, Bed & Breakfast, Mobile Homes, Camping, Caravan Parks. Something for every taste and budget..
Friendly People & Outdoor Cities
The weather is great so most Aussie spend a lot of time outdoors. Add beaches and the ocean. It's a recept for friendly people enjoying an outdoor lifestyle that you'll find easy to slip into and hard to leave. - Weather Forecasts - Australian Cities -
Shopping, Nightlife &
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