Located in South Yarra, United Places Hotel Botanic Gardens offers a unique blend of immersive experience and modern design. Overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens and just four kilometers from Melbourne’s CBD, this boutique hotel is surrounded by art deco architecture and elegant residences. Situated on Domain Road, it’s nestled in a lively area with boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. The luxurious suites feature high-end furnishings, terrace balconies, abundant natural light, spacious living and dining areas, fully-equipped kitchens, laundry facilities and en-suite bathrooms with rain showers.

Nestled among rich red dunes, Longitude 131° overlooks Australia’s best-known natural icon, Uluru. The welcoming open spaces of the central Dune House include a restaurant and bar with ever-changing views of the monolith as a backdrop for dining as well as lounging areas in contemporary campaign style, ideal for relaxing with an icy drink and exchanging stories of the day’s adventures in the outback.

Silky Oaks Lodge offers a breathtaking rainforest retreat nestled in the heart of the Daintree, Queensland. Blending luxury with nature, this eco-lodge features elegant treehouse-style suites with private balconies overlooking the Mossman River or lush rainforest. Guests can unwind at the Healing Waters Spa, enjoy gourmet dining with local produce, and immerse themselves in the serenity of one of the world’s oldest living ecosystems—an unforgettable escape into tropical tranquility.

Perfectly positioned in the dress circle of Sydney Harbour, the panoramic views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge enhance the luxurious glamour of Sydney’s destination hotel. Nestled in the historic Rocks District, the luxury hotel features elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, award-winning dining experiences, and CHI, The Spa, an urban oasis in the heart of the city.

Experience and enjoy the breathtaking coastline between Melbourne and Adelaide on one of the most famous road trip routes in the world, the Great Ocean Road. Every twist and turn exposes you to stretches of broad, uninterrupted beaches, hidden coves and the lush rainforests of the Otway Ranges – an amazing backdrop for amazing memories!

Enjoy the stunning coastal views and long golden surf beaches at some of Australia’s most impressive beaches, look for koalas & native birds in the wild, and marvel at the world-famous 12 Apostles.

Your journey to the Blue Mountains takes you through picturesque villages and past spectacular views and waterfalls. Stop for morning tea at Calmsley Hill, a working farm which is also home to kangaroos, emus, wombats and koalas. Continue on to a scenic lookout point where you will learn all about the unique trees of the Australian forest, and find out the cause of the blue haze which gives the region its name.

Eat lunch at the Hydro Majestic Hotel with magnificent valley views before you, then spend the afternoon visiting a selection of stunning Blue Mountains lookouts. The view from Govett’s Leap is one of the most famous in Australia: the magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m | 590 ft to the base of the cliff.

The last stop is the delightful Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens where you admire the sweeping views and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice before travelling back to your hotel.

Make it a day to remember on the Great Barrier Reef with this reef and island cruise to Low Isles. Explore the protected Coral Cay, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the Coral Sea. Sailaway ensures your enjoyment with a small number of guests, excellent service and personal attention from their helpful and friendly crew. You moor in the sheltered blue lagoon where you can decide whether you just want to relax on the island, join the guided snorkel tour, take a trip on the glass bottom boat or laze on deck before an exhilarating sail back to port.

Melbourne is the second biggest and the most cosmopolitan of the Australian cities. Melbourne is Australia’s mecca for all things trendy and tasty. The city offers up exquisite dining, exhilarating sport and abundant opportunities to experience art. Take a river cruise on the Yarra from Southbank and the Docklands and Williamstown and return via St Kilda. Ride the free City Circle Tram and enjoy easy access to many of the city’s attractions and highlights. See the city glide past while you dine in the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Discover Australia’s shopping capital’s secrets at Southgate, South Yarra, fashionable Collins Street, Melbourne’s historical grand arcades or Queen Victoria Market.

Cairns is situated in the Northern end of Tropical Queensland. The city is framed by the spectacular twin backdrops of rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea. The World Heritage-listed Wet Tropical Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback are all within easy reach. Cairns is both an adventure and a nature lover’s paradise. From white-water rafting to bungee jumping and skydiving, you’ll find the perfect activity to suit your penchant for thrills and with hundreds of tours visiting the Great Barrier Reef each year, you’re sure to find one, or a couple, to try out.

The Daintree Rainforest, located in Tropical North Queensland, is the oldest continually surviving rainforest on Earth—over 135 million years old. This lush, UNESCO World Heritage-listed region is home to an extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna, many found nowhere else. Towering fan palms, ancient ferns, and winding rivers create a landscape teeming with life. With its tropical climate, rich cultural heritage, and breathtaking natural beauty, the Daintree offers a truly immersive and unforgettable wilderness experience.

SYDNEY

A city of iconic attractions and brilliant beaches, Sydney is a destination you’ll never forget. Sydney is home to must-visit icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, but this Harbour City is constantly evolving. New rooftop bars, theatre shows and designer shops pop up at every turn, and the urban excitement is perfectly balanced by afternoons spent lying on the sand. With diverse destinations at its doorstep, Sydney is the perfect base for day trips and weekends away.

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

Discover the Blue Mountains, Sydney’s backyard playground. A World Heritage-listed wilderness where ancient rock formations cast their golden glow over vast canyons carpeted in eucalypts.

A natural wonderland where waterfalls plummet into valleys clad with rainforest, and breathtaking views stretch to the hazy blue horizon. A region where quaint, historic villages nestle amongst trees painted with the colours of the seasons and creativity is inspired by the bounty of nature.

Rising 348 metres above the desert floor, Uluru / Ayers Rock is a sacred site for the Anangu people, with deep cultural and spiritual significance. Surrounded by the stunning landscape of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, the park also features the impressive domes of Kata Tjuta. Uluru’s striking red hue and geological history make it one of Australia’s most iconic natural landmarks.