Hotels in Australia

Australia is the perfect place to escape the cold and dark winters at home. Christmas time offers the best weather with temperatures in Melbourne and Sydney reaching mid-30s. During the British summer the Melbourne area can get quite cool. Brisbane and Cairns are both very humid with the odd tropical storm. On the west coast Perth enjoys year round sun and warm weather.

For a vibrant city atmosphere, choose a hotel in Sydney. One of Australia’s largest cities, the capital of New South Wales is famous for its iconic Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. There are plenty of excellent eateries, from seafood at the Sydney Fish Market to fine Italian cuisine in Leichhardt. There are green spaces to relax in too, such as the Royal Botanic Garden.There are some great family hotels on the Gold Coast, south of Brisbane. You can lie back on the fine, golden sands of the beach, or get active with some water sports such as snorkelling or jet-skiing. Kids will love the theme parks Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild, while Lamington National Park offers hiking opportunities. Head to the top of the Q1 building, which is over 300 metres high, for incredible views of the coastline.Couples might want to find hotels in Melbourne, famous for its diverse culture and contemporary art scene. Visit the National Gallery of Victoria for the best in Australian and indigenous art, and Melbourne Museum to find out more about its history. After a day of sight-seeing you can relax with a cocktail at one of the hip bars along the Yarra River.To experience Australia’s natural beauty, find a hotel in Cairns. Visit the Daintree National Park for a mix of mountainous rainforests and stunning beaches, or ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for spectacular ocean views. From Cairns it’s about a 45-minute boat journey to the Great Barrier Reef, where you can explore the rich marine life of the world’s biggest reef.