35 Nights Australia

Australia's most illustrious city is the country's capital in everything but name. It possesses one of the most beautiful harbour settings in the world, and emanates with a intermingling of history, ruggedness and sophistication.

Brisbane is known for its colourful restaurant, bar, and local cultural scene. Here you'll find the Queensland Cultural Centre and the Gallery of Modern Art to witness stunning masterpieces. The Brisbane Riverwalk is also home to some of the best views of Brisbane's skyline. If you're up for a scenic walk, jog, or even some cycling, this is floating walkway is your best bet.

While it is usually a jump-off port for the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns can also become a destination for destination for trekking, discovering secret islands along the reef, exploring the Daintree Rainforest and even gliding through the rainforest canopy. Cairns also is home to the Esplanade, which is a swimming lagoon where you can freely bask under the sun as you enjoy the panoramic views of the Trinity Inlet.

Part of the tropical Queensland, Cooktown is one of the many resort towns in Australia that are friendly to travellers who love to walk and explore the town... and explore they should, with Cooktowns various historic buildings and monuments, visit the Botanic Gardens, have fun with kids at the Musical Playground, or grab some souvenirs at the Croc Shop.

Darwin is Australia's link between South East Asia that also features tours to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, and Katherine Gorge, which are literally hours away. You can also go fishing for some exotic barramundi.

Steep hillsides and real dragons make you feel like you're in an exotic adventure, as the Komodo Islands welcome you to several opportunities to explore. Pink sand beaches, manta points for diving, the Komodo Island National Park for live komodo dragon viewing, access and trails to hidden waterfalls, and enjoy unique Indonesian cuisine.

Explore Bali's natural attractions including the tropical birds and reef fishes at Bali Barat National Park, or the mangrove and monsoon forests of Menjangan Island. It retains much of its Dutch colonial charms, while traditional villages like Munduk in the highlands, Sawan, where traditional gamelan musical instruments are produced, and Simbaran offer insights into the timeless Balinese culture.

From parasailing to fine dining, bar hopping and scuba diving, there's a wealth of activities to do when you touchdown at Bali. Adventure seekers will have their fill here, with Jet Ski rides, sea walking, white water river rafting, fly boarding and more. Once done, you can head inland to dine with your fellow travelers or the locals at some choice shops.

From parasailing to fine dining, bar hopping and scuba diving, there's a wealth of activities to do when you touchdown at Bali. Adventure seekers will have their fill here, with Jet Ski rides, sea walking, white water river rafting, fly boarding and more. Once done, you can head inland to dine with your fellow travelers or the locals at some choice shops.

Steep hillsides and real dragons make you feel like you're in an exotic adventure, as the Komodo Islands welcome you to several opportunities to explore. Pink sand beaches, manta points for diving, the Komodo Island National Park for live komodo dragon viewing, access and trails to hidden waterfalls, and enjoy unique Indonesian cuisine.

The capital of East Nusa Tenggara, Kupang is a popular port of call for yachts, as well as cruises, giving you access to several attractions such as the beautiful Lasiana Beach, strolling at Nostalgia Park, or just splurging away at the cheap eats and finds at the Night Market.

Darwin is Australia's link between South East Asia that also features tours to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, and Katherine Gorge, which are literally hours away. You can also go fishing for some exotic barramundi.

The gateway and capital of Papua New Guinea, this densely populated city is located on the shores of the Gulf of Papua, and has several attractions spread out. You can walk along Ela Beach, enjoy the diverse wildlife of PNG though the Port Moresby Nature Park, or go on an underwater adventure and scuba dive the reefs and wrecks at Loloata Island.

Located in south-east Papua New Guinea, Alotau serves as the gateway to the Milne Bay Province, which is popular for some swimming, snorkelling, and scuba diving, due to its colourful and wonderfully diverse collection of coral reefs.

Located on the island of Guadalcanal, Honiara was built on land that saw some of the bloodiest battles of WWII. Now the capital and base of tourism to the beautiful Solomon Islands, this city offers something to satisfy the desires of history junkies, nature lovers, shoppers, and everyone in between. Spend your days picking up crafts at the outdoor markets or exploring the Botanical Garden's orchid collection, and your nights eating coconut crab and playing Pacific Poker, two local specialties.

This small marketplace city is the second largest city in Vanuatu, with a colorful main street that allows you to find some exotic items and souvenirs to take home with you. You'll find tourist boutiques, all-in-one stores, and marketplace that features affordable local foods, fruits, vegetables, drinks. There's friendly temperature all year round, which means you?ll feel right at home at any time of the year.

In Port Vila, Vanuatus energetic capital, youll be greeted by friendly Bislama-speaking locals and street-side markets. Walk around the center of town ? youll see a touch of French influence still remains in the form of bistros and murals.

Serving as the entry point to Fiji is Lautoka, which has been nicknamed Sugar City for its sugar cane belt areas. As you make a stop here, you can visit some of the quaint cafes and enjoy a cup as you marvel at Mt. Koroyanitu in the background.

The capital of Fiji, Suva, is the largest metropolitan city in the island country. With a tropical rainforest climate, expect rains almost every day. Here, you can visit its several parks, the Fiji Museum in Thurston Gardens, the Suva City Library or the Carnegie Library, and the University of the South Pacific.

Explore beautiful lagoons brimming with aquatic wild life at Noumea, New Caledonia's capital city. Noumea's cultural offerings and rich history complement its natural riches, allowing travellers to soak up on Australia's heritage while experiencing outdoor sports such as snorkelling, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Australia's most illustrious city is the country's capital in everything but name. It possesses one of the most beautiful harbour settings in the world, and emanates with a intermingling of history, ruggedness and sophistication.