Australia's east coast is a paradise for nature and adventure. From the Great Barrier Reef to rainforest and golden beaches, it offers a combination that is hard to repeat.
A run down the golden coast
From Sydney to Cairns you string together vibrant cities, national parks and natural wonders. Brisbane balances city life and beaches; Cairns is the gateway to the reef and to Daintree, one of the oldest rainforests on Earth.
The Great Barrier Reef
The planet's largest reef ecosystem: over 2,300 km of coral, turtles, manta rays and thousands of fish species. You explore it snorkelling or diving, always with certified operators working under conservation quotas.
Wildlife found only here
- Kangaroos and wallabies in coastal parks.
- Koalas in eucalyptus forest.
- Platypus in Queensland rivers.
- Humpback whales migrating between June and November.
When to go
The austral winter (June to September) brings dry weather, mild temperatures and the best reef visibility. That is exactly the window our Australia trip runs in.
