Non Member Travel - Australia

Holidays in Australia

Holidays in Australia

There are few places left in the world that leave such a powerful and lasting impression upon visitors as Australia.

Nothing can match the excitement of flying in to Sydney or the delight of seeing the Great Barrier Reef for the very first time. Perhaps it's the pure air, the brilliant sunshine, or the instantly relaxing atmosphere which produces such a unique sense of exhilaration.

It's a spirit which infuses your enjoyment of the glorious scenery, beautiful beaches, vibrant cities and astonishing wildlife found throughout this remarkable country.

WEXAS has been selling tailor-made Australia holidays for UK visitors to Australia for the past 30 years. So it's no surprise that we've really made it our business to find out the best-priced options and the most tried and tested hotels, attractions and activities to offer our customers.

Our contacting staff travel Down Under every year to negotiate directly with individual hoteliers and tour operators. It's only by dealing direct that we can secure the lowest possible rates to provide you with these great-value deals.

You can be sure that WEXAS will strive to provide you with the very best in value, travel advice, holidays and customer service, matched to the needs of today's independent traveller.

Luxurious Holidays...superb hotel? Of course. But what makes Australia so very special is its spectacular ability also to deliver more of those elusive once-in-a-lifetime experience than any other holiday destination.

WHEN TO GO

Weather

If you plan to tour extensively, keep to the southern coasts in summer (December to March) and head north in winter (July to September). Travel to the dry interior during the transitional seasons between April and June or October and November.

Festivals

The Festival of Sydney, in January, features open air concerts, street theatre and fireworks. Sydney also hosts the famous annual Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, in February/March. Each March, Adelaide hosts Womadelaide, an outdoor festival of world music and dance. Melbourne holds a Comedy Festival in April, the world’s biggest Writers’ Festival in September and the Melbourne International Festival in October. Aboriginal arts and culture are celebrated at the Stompen Ground Festival, in Broome in October and the Barunga Wugularr Sports & Cultural Festival, near Katherine in June.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sydney

The country’s oldest city and economic powerhouse. Cosmopolitan and blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzy skyscrapers, superb restaurants and friendly folk. Don’t miss the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the famous breaks at Bondi.

Great Barrier Reef

Magnificent reef that runs along the coast of Queensland and is considered one of the world’s great natural wonders. It is the biggest structure made by living organisms on earth, home to abundant underwater life and popular with divers.

Kakadu

In the heart of the Northern Territory, this World Heritage reserve encompasses a variety of landscapes, swarms with wildlife and showcases some of Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art.

West coast

Less touristy than its east coast counterpart, the west offers unspoilt Indian Ocean beaches and a vibrant and modern city in Perth, one of the most isolated cities in the world. Northerly Broome is an easy-going town and a centre for pearls.

Outback

It’s incredibly vast, but the Outback is a true Australian experience. Popular for bushwalking and characterised by colourful towns with fair dinkum Aussie pubs. The highlight for many is Ayers Rock, or Uluru, a site of deep cultural significance to the Anangu Aboriginals. It’s especially impressive at dawn and dusk when the red rock changes colour.