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Australia is a land of dreams, a land of world-famous landmarks and experiences, a land rich with Aboriginal culture. It\u2019s a land with an historic past that will always tie us closely together. For many, a holiday to Australia is a holiday of a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Let Distant Journeys introduce you to this amazing country on our 19-day Essential Australia tour. Perfect for those who want to visit Australia but don\u2019t have the time to take one of our longer itineraries, this tour visits the colourful, cosmopolitan cities of Perth, Melbourne and Sydney; indulges in the beauty of tropical North Queensland with a four night stay in Cairns including an unforgettable day at the Great Barrier Reef; and takes you to the heart of Dreamtime in Australia\u2019s Red Centre with a memorable visit to Uluru.<\/p>\n

Throughout your tour, you\u2019ll enjoy quality accommodation, daily breakfast and many included activities and sightseeing tours, plus Freedom Days to explore and relax as you wish. Accompanied throughout by a friendly, knowledgeable Tour Manager and offering great value for money, you will make new friends, enjoy unmissable experiences and take home many unforgettable memories of Essential Australia.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of 2025\/26 savings<\/b> on tours departing from September 2025 to August 2026 and enjoy a homebound stopover from \u00a399 per person<\/b> when you book an Australia and\/or New Zealand tour \u2013 that\u2019s a saving of up to \u00a3492 per couple. Book by 15th September 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n

Take advantage of our Special Offers<\/b><\/a> and enjoy a homebound stopover from \u00a329 per person<\/strong>. That\u2019s a saving of up to \u00a3632 per couple<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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