Ayers Rock and Great Barrier Reef, sailing regattas and outback tours, kangaroos and koalas – the fifth continent is a world of its own.

Highlights: Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Bsisbane, Perth, Darwin

Best time to travel: In the interior (heat, dryness) and the tropical north (heat, rainy season), summer (October to April) is not recommended; it’s better to visit the southern areas during this time.