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Take a trip to Brisbane on your Australia Vacation
The once sleepy town of Brisbane has emerged in recent decades as one of Australia's fastest-growing capital cities. With a year-round sub-tropical climate, it is also the gateway to Queensland’s Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, two Australian vacation spots with top-notch beaches and facilities.
The Brisbane River flows through the city's hilly topography, making a river cruise a great way to see the city. Top this off with riverside dining on Brisbane’s South Bank, then roam the trendy bars and cafes of West End, or for serious clubbing, cab it to Fortitude Valley. Culture lovers will want to dive into the city's riverside museum district next to South Bank, while shoppers should head to the city centre's Queen Street Mall.
A Brisbane highlight is the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world’s first koala sanctuary where you can cuddle a koala (legal only in Queensland and South Australia), feed the kangaroos and meet adorably grouchy Tasmanian Devils. Another essential Brisbane view is Mount Coot-tha with its spectacular lookout and excellent botanical gardens. Not too far away is Moreton Bay Marine Park, a haven for wildlife, where you can see dolphins at play.
Add one of Goway's Brisbane tours to your Australia vacation and enjoy the bright, sunny days and balmy nights of Australia's only sub-tropical city.
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Pacific Coast Road Trip: Sydney to Cairns
Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Brisbane, New South Wales, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, and Bondi BeachSet off along Australia's captivating east coast, where vineyards meet golden sands. From Hunter Valley's wines to Cairns’ tropical allure, this classic road trip beckons.
20 days
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Aussie East Coast: Brisbane, Hamilton Island & Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Queensland, Whitsundays, and BrisbaneExplore Australia's east coast on an independent adventure, from snorkelling vibrant coral reefs and hiking lush rainforests to wildlife encounters and scenic coastal walks.
12 days
From US$4,842/p.p.
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Best of Queensland: Beaches, Coasts & Wildlife
Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Brisbane, and Gold CoastThis Australia escape blends Gold Coast beaches, rainforest trails, reef snorkels, and countryside flavours into one sun-soaked coastal journey.
13 days
From US$4,265/p.p.
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Great Aussie Journey: Cities, Culture, Reef & Uluru
Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Victoria, Melbourne, Northern Territory, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Queensland, and BrisbaneExplore Australia’s cities and breathtaking Outback on this journey, featuring culinary delights, cultural experiences, and the majestic beauty of Uluru.
15 days
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Pacific Coast Road Trip: Sydney to Cairns
Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Brisbane, New South Wales, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, and Bondi BeachSet off along Australia's captivating east coast, where vineyards meet golden sands. From Hunter Valley's wines to Cairns’ tropical allure, this classic road trip beckons.
20 days
From US$4,785/p.p.
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Aussie East Coast: Brisbane, Hamilton Island & Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Queensland, Whitsundays, and BrisbaneExplore Australia's east coast on an independent adventure, from snorkelling vibrant coral reefs and hiking lush rainforests to wildlife encounters and scenic coastal walks.
12 days
From US$4,842/p.p.
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Best of Queensland: Beaches, Coasts & Wildlife
Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Brisbane, and Gold CoastThis Australia escape blends Gold Coast beaches, rainforest trails, reef snorkels, and countryside flavours into one sun-soaked coastal journey.
13 days
From US$4,265/p.p.
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Great Aussie Journey: Cities, Culture, Reef & Uluru
Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Victoria, Melbourne, Northern Territory, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Queensland, and BrisbaneExplore Australia’s cities and breathtaking Outback on this journey, featuring culinary delights, cultural experiences, and the majestic beauty of Uluru.
15 days
From US$5,851/p.p.
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Turn your travel dreams into reality with Goway. Our customized vacations take travellers to all corners of the world.
What do the experts say?
Tasmania is under the radar for many travelers, but it’s great for hikes, natural landscapes and now modern art!
Sydney and Melbourne are a great combination for first-time visitors to Australia, with Brisbane, Adelaide and/or the Outback added in, depending on how much time you have. Returnees should take in Perth, Darwin and the Kakadu National Park area and/or Tasmania if they can, plus spend some time in the cities they loved the first time around
It might sound cliche, but you really can visit year-round. Australia is a big country, so there is always somewhere with amazing weather!
Goway’s trips to Australia are not stock itineraries. We can put together trips of a few weeks or a few months, allowing you to see as much of the land Downunder as you can. And we offer a mix of travel options, from self-drives to train journeys to long stays.
Goway has partnerships with many unique inns and hotels in Australia. Among the most memorable are Qualia on Hamilton Island, Longitude 131 at Uluru and Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island.
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