Five national parks spread along the coast including the stunning Freycinet National Park with its pink granite mountains, white beaches and crystal clear sea. The two largest towns on the east coast are Bicheno and St Helens - both busy fishing ports, so expect some of the freshest seafood around.

Synonymous with the beauty of this coast are the locations of The Bay of Fires, thought to be named for the red rocks, Freycinet Peninsula  and the iconic Wineglass Bay with its white sands. A trip out to Maria Island will reward with World Heritage-listed convict site at Darlington Probation Station, colonial-era ruins, the extraordinary sandstone sculptures of Painted Cliffs and the geological storybook of Fossil Cliffs. The whole island is a national park, free of vehicles. It is a refuge for Forester kangaroos, wallabies and the round small pademelons. You can stay in the tiny settlement of Darlington, watch the Cape Barren Geese or any of the 130 resident bird species, and relax as you learn of the Aboriginal, convict and settler histories.

Visit the famous Gippsland Lakes, the inspiring scenery of Gippsland's high country, the lush fern gullies of the Tarra Bulga National Park, Mt Baw Baw's beautiful wildflowers, spectacular limestone caves near Buchan and magnificent river views at Little River Gorge. With its finest and freshest produce, Gippsland is also the perfect destination for food and wine lovers.

Gippsland is also home to Lakes Entrance, a delightful coastal village with waterside seafood restaurants and the white sands and rock pools of Ninety Mile Beach nearby. This stunning long white strip of land makes for one of the most pristine and unspoilt beaches in the world, their gentle waters and undisturbed islands providing a haven for a wonderful array of wildlife: black swans, pelicans, herons, dolphins, koalas, kangaroos, possums and our famous wombats.

Croajingalong National Park in East Gippsland is well worth exploring for its remote beaches and walks, lighthouse on Gabo Island and towns of Gipsy Point and Mallacoota, where you can do nature cruises.

This is the largest of Western Australia’s regions, incorporating much of the vast interior of the State, as well as the dazzling southern coastline along the Great Australian Bight.

Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields

To gain a taste for the gold rush history of the area, visit Kalgoorlie-Boulder and see the Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame. Experience life in an old mine shaft, watch a gold pour and learn about life in the golden days. To understand the sheer scale of modern day mining, visit the Super Pit. Situated on what is reputed to be the richest square mile of gold bearing earth in the world, it is currently 3.2km in length, 1.3km wide and 330m deep and still growing! Following the Golden Quest Discovery Trail, visitors see the intriguing Antony Gormley Statues as well as the past in the historic towns of Menzies, Kookynie and Gwalia as well as the current mining towns of Leonora and Laverton.

Esperance & the South Coast

The Esperance area contains some of Western Australia’s most spectacular coastal scenery, beaches, islands and magnificent national parks, including Cape Le Grand National Park and Fitzgerald River National Park. The coastal town of Esperance has sparkling beaches, a pink lake and temperate year-round climate. Spectacular wildflowers and an abundance of natural fauna including kangaroos, emus, plus many unique Australian species are found in the area.

Wheatbelt & Wave Rock

The Wheatbelt is a patchwork of golden fields, rustic farm stays, historic pubs, pioneering adventures, festivals and self drive experiences. It is also home to Wave Rock which stretches 100m and stands 15m tall. Carved by wind & rain, this natural formation is a must see. Between August and November, the Wheatbelt comes to life with an explosion of wildflowers throughout the area.

The Gascoyne-Murchison

Everything is big here. The giant Mt Augustus is twice the size of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and is the world’s largest monocline. Many of the vast cattle and sheep stations welcome guests for station stays and a chance to experience the outback lifestyle. During the wildflower season (July – September) the region is full of colour for as far as the eye can see.

It's an island seven times the size of Singapore. It's a microcosm of different landscapes and environments, with desert dunes, stunning beaches, forests, farmlands, and native wildlife in the wild.

It's Kangaroo Island - and only a stone's throw away from the coast of South Australia, making it your ideal holiday destination.

And when a panel of 522 experts ranked the world's islands by comparing their commitment to sustainable tourism and preserving the environment - Kangaroo Island came out on top. National Geographic Traveler magazine has applauded its natural attractions and sensitivity to the environment - why don't you see for yourself?

On the west coast of Kangaroo Island, where the raging Southern Ocean smashes against impassive rocks, teams of ecologists keep an eye on rare species of seals. And in the east, people relax with a quiet drink and a great meal after a day of watersports, then duck out in time to see little penguins make their nightly pilgrimage to the shore.

Kangaroo Island in Recovery
In 2020 sparked by fires in the Flinders Chase National Park - the island was ablaze - of the 440,500 hectare island, approximately 211,000 hectares were affected by this fire. Kangaroo Island is now in recovery. Nature is not slow to respond - to the reset provided by fire.  The fascinating and dynamic process of nature's recovery is something that really should be seen to be believed.  Visitors to the island will be treated to the unique opportunity of seeing the harsh blackness, already softened by wind and rain with new signs of growth and life.  Wildlife is venturing back to the recovery grounds looking for new food sources and homes, where once they were hidden.

South Australia is known as a state of festivals and fine wine. More than half of Australia's wines are produced here, predominately in the Barossa and Clare Valley regions.Within 90 Minutes of downtown Adelaide you can be enjoying the vinous delights of the Barossa, Clare, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills wine country (a quick 20 minutes from Adelaide). this is just a few of the wine producing areas with vast tracts of land out towards Coonawarra, Padthway and Riverland, and more boutique locations on the Fleurieu zone and even Kangaroo Island has a few vines.

• The Clare Valley. This place is home to a working rural community, who uphold traditions that have been passed down through the generations, you can meet them in lovingly restored heritage towns such as Burra and Kapunda. You can talk to them at farm shops and cellar doors.
• The Adelaide Hills. One visit to the Adelaide Hills and you'll see why this place fuelled the creative fires of so many artists. The picturesque farmlands and charming villages of the Adelaide Hills look like they were meant to be painted. Lose yourself among the local craft shops and bakeries of villages like Hahndorf and Lobethal. Or go for a drive into the countryside and buy freshly picked fruit and vegetables from a roadside stall.
• The Barossa Valley. The Barossa is a relaxed and friendly place, where you can share a drink with the people who actually make the region's world class wines. You might meet them at the Barossa's wineries and cellar doors, or you might run into them at restaurants, or on a golf course.
• Mclaren Vale. Only 45 minutes south of Adelaide, McLaren Vale is home to sustainable winegrowing, world-class wines and culinary experiences, as well as pristine natural attractions and unparalleled tourism offerings.South Australia's viticultural origins began in McLaren Vale and this region's Mediterranean climate continues to produce an outstanding food and wine experience.