Australia Vacations

From fun in the sun at some of the world's great beaches, to arts and culture in some of the world's great cities, to unspoiled natural beauty, Australia, The Land Down Under, has got it all.  But don't just take a pre-packaged look at it.  Based on our insider tips and extensive experience with travel to Australia, DreamCatcher Vacations can customize a trip that will help you discover your Australia with a vacation you'll remember for years to come.

Imagine sunning on a Gold Coast beach, soaring over the rainforest of Tropical North Queensland, or climbing to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Tired of cold, bitter December weather?  Come spend a warm, sunny Christmas in Australia!

DreamCatcher Vacations Australia specialists have traveled extensively throughout Australia. The title of Australia Destination Specialist isn't granted lightly, it must be renewed every year. Let our knowledge and experience be your guide to an outstanding vacation in The Land Down Under.

A cosmopolitan city with many different personalities, Melbourne is renowned for its fashion, food, and flora.

Stroll the many botanical gardens…shop the Queen Victoria Market…tour the Dandenong National Forest on a train called Puffing Billy…head into Victoria's wine country and take a tasting tour of the Yarra Valley. And don't forget the Little Penguins on Phillip Island.

Epicures will find a feast in Melbourne's bustling Central Business District. Choose from great Greek food in a sidewalk café, perhaps contemporary Australian cuisine in Federation Square, or, dine aboard one of Melbourne's historic trolley cars.

And Melburnians love their sport. Be sure to book early for big events such as Australian Open tennis (January), Australian Rules Football Grand Final (September) and the Spring Horse Racing Carnival (November).
 
 

Explore the grand history of Australia's oldest settlements in this beautiful harbourside city.

See Australia from a different perspective on a Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb. Or, for the truly daring, take in all you survey from the observation deck of the ANZ Tower. Take a walking tour of The Rocks, Australia's original settlement.

Be sure to plan a day in Sydney's wine country. A day trip wine tasting in the Hunter Valley is not to be missed.

Sydney is also renowned for its beaches. Take a day trip to Bondi Beach, the home of the legendary surf lifesavers. Or trip up to Manly and explore the shops and restaurants of this quaint beach village.

And a trip to Sydney is not complete without a Sydney Harbour cruise. Cruise the harbour in the morning over coffee or tea, or enjoy an afternoon cruise with a sumptuous buffet lunch. And be sure to visit the spectacular Sydney Opera House, recently named one of the world's New Seven Wonders.

Queensland

From the Gold Coast beaches to the tropics of North Queensland to the desolation of the Red Centre, Queensland is truly a land of contrasts.

Take a cruise up the Brisbane River to cuddle a koala at Lone Pine Sanctuary. Languish on more than 45 kilometres of natural beaches along the Gold Coast. Ride a gondola car over lush tropical rainforest on your way to exploring the indigenous community of Kuranda. Or, pay homage to one of Australia's great ambassadors, Steve Irwin, at the Sunshine Coast's Australia Zoo.

Journey into the tropics, where World Heritage listed rainforests coexist with the Great Barrier Reef. Experience Daintree Rainforest, a World Heritage site with the largest concentration of rare or endangered plant and animal species in the world.

And, of course, the Great Barrier Reef beckons. Cruise in style aboard Quicksilver's gleaming aluminum high-speed catamarans. Dive or snorkel amongst teeming ocean life. Or, explore the beauty below the waterline from Quicksilver's glass bottom boat.

Getting to Australia is easy. You can fly non-stop from the west coast to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Or, take a stopover in Honolulu en-route.

Once you're there, your options are limitless. Inter-state travel is fast and easy using Qantas AirPass. Or why not try a rail tour? Rail routes can take you coast-to-coast, up to the tropics, or into the heart of the Red Centre.

Many choose self-drive tours. Driving on “the wrong side of the road” isn't as hard as it sounds. Create your own dream itinerary along the Great Ocean Road and discover those “off the beaten path” sites you'll talk about for years.