It's a place where the light changes everything. From the friendly attitude of its people, to the breathtaking blue of its skies and glistening gold of its sandy beaches. A place unlike any other, with animal and scenery you'll find nowhere else on earth and an unmatched diversity of flavours, scents and sights. It is Australia, where the possibilities are only as endless as your imagination. Australian cities are all about lifestyle. Shopping, food and entertainment, animals you'll see nowhere else, plants that will amaze you. Shopping is a part of any holiday, and a combination of fantastic shopping centers with a galaxy of goods found nowhere else in the world. Sunny, sexy, sophisticated - Sydney is the shining star of the southern hemisphere.

The stunning Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge are the pride and joy, but there's much more. Further, north, don't let Brisbane's easy-going, subtropical ambience fool you. There is plenty to do and see. Melbourne, Victoria's capital and cultural hub is known for the good things in life - fashion, food and sport. This is a city of style, architecture, trams and art. Canberra, the nation's capital, is home to many of Australia's most important public buildings and art works, On the west coast, Perth is a sophisticated, scenic city with plenty to do. Cool down with Swan River water sports, enjoy a glass of local wine or explore Kings Park. In South Australia, Adelaide nestles between sea and hills. It is a graceful city of wide streets and elegant buildings. Cultural pursuits are high on the agenda. In the Top End, Darwin is a vibrant, Tropical capital city perched on a deepwater port, offering a blend of cosmopolitan and city pleasures. It also acts as a gateway to key natural and cultural attractions. And not to be forgotten is Hobart; island Tasmania's capital, with its stunning harbor and historic buildings.