Down-Under Holidays In Australia - Sydney, Melbourne & The Gold Coast

Australia is a country which all travellers and holiday makers want to visit in their lifetime. Australia is known for the vast variety of landmarks and attractions it has to offer and not to mention the relaxed Australian lifestyle itself. Although thousands of miles apart and 6-10 hours ahead of the UK, depending where in Australia. Australia has a close connection to the UK, with more and more Brits holidaying there each year, as well as seeking a new life under the Australian sun.

Sydney is the heartbeat of Australia (the country's capital in Canberra) and is home to the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. As one of the most recognised cities in the world, there are many great landmarks and holiday attractions that can be found here, such as the iconic Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and Darling Harbour, which all welcome tourists and holiday makers from all around the world and each year Sydney is still as popular as ever. Away from the major attractions Sydney can also offer an amazing shopping experience with international brands and unique names of their own. There are also hundreds of restaurants to choose from, where you can try out the local delicacies such as Kangaroo steak and crocodile meat.

Voted a number of times as the most desirable city to live in the world, Melbourne is a maze of exclusive attractions and is a hub of style, culture and sports with many high end food and drink establishments. Venues such as Federation Square are some of Melbourne's iconic cultural landmarks, which also has a beautiful architectural structure. Melbourne also hosts exciting events annually, creating influx of tourism. The Melbourne Cup, Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Open are just some of the highlights to name but a few.

Not only spectacular to look at, Australia's Gold Coast is well known amongst young travellers and surfers. It has everything you need for a great adventurous experience as well as a relaxing family friendly holiday. Throughout the day and night there is always a vibrant buzz and plenty to do, including theme parks, national parks, beaches, shopping and night time entertainment. There are events held throughout the year, so no matter when you arrive, you will never be disappointed.

Self catering holiday apartments can be found all over Australia in a selection of locations and size to suit you best. Apartments in Sydney, overlooking the harbour and apartments in Melbourne are set amongst the glistening buildings. You will get a warm Australian welcome which ever city you are in. You can also find luxury Gold Coast apartments overlooking the sea and not far from the Great Barrier Reef.