Melbourne & Adelaide

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.

Eden means “a delightful place,” which is what you can expect to see in New South Wales’ most southerly town. Eden is known as one of Australia’s best whale watching locations. Humpback and southern right whales can be spotted in Eden’s Twofold Bay from September to November, as they migrate back to those chilly Antarctic waters. Natural attractions are the aim of the game in delightful Eden as well. Cruise to Eden to visit Ben Boyd National Park and walk along its rugged cliffs to Boyd Tower and Red Point Lookout.

In Adelaide, you’ll find an up-and-coming Australian metropolis surrounded by opportunities for outdoor adventure. The Adelaide Park Lands circle the heart of the city — discover native Australia flora and the collection of over 5,000 roses at the Botanical Gardens, or bike beneath long rows of elm trees at Carriageway Park. Then, head downtown to explore the culture of the city. Sample local produce at the 19th-century Central Market, or learn about Australian aboriginal cultures at the South Australian Museum. Head out to the nearby Adelaide Hills, where you’ll find picturesque towns and open vistas of the lush countryside. Or explore Australian wine-making in the nearby Barossa Valley.

Check out the Art Gallery of South Australia — its collection includes 38,000 pieces from around the world. Then, head to the South Australian Museum: Peruse artifacts from Australian aboriginal peoples and other South Pacific cultures, and see fossils from the dinosaurs that once roamed this continent.

Glenelg Beach is the most popular beach in Adelaide. Here, you can go swimming, stroll along the jetty, treat yourself to lunch or dinner and visit the seaside shops and boutiques. There’s also a coastal path you can bike or walk and several user-friendly foreshore parks.

Australia’s sport, culture and coffee capital, Melbourne is the Land Down Under’s most European-style city. Many of its top attractions are right in the city centre, making exploration by foot an easy proposition. Grab a shot of single-origin espresso from a hip coffee shop and do some people watching at Federation Square, Melbourne’s art, culture and public event space – check out the Ian Potter Centre, a gallery dedicated to Australian art or the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, devoted to all types of screen art. Stroll among native ferns and palms at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Cruise to Melbourne and take a day trip to the Yarra Valley to take in views of rolling vineyards and sample some world-class chardonnay.

Australia’s sport, culture and coffee capital, Melbourne is the Land Down Under’s most European-style city. Many of its top attractions are right in the city centre, making exploration by foot an easy proposition. Grab a shot of single-origin espresso from a hip coffee shop and do some people watching at Federation Square, Melbourne’s art, culture and public event space – check out the Ian Potter Centre, a gallery dedicated to Australian art or the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, devoted to all types of screen art. Stroll among native ferns and palms at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Cruise to Melbourne and take a day trip to the Yarra Valley to take in views of rolling vineyards and sample some world-class chardonnay.

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.