14 Nights Australia

The second largest city in Australia is renowned for its beautiful parks, passionate football fans, 'upside down' Yarra River and avant-garde attitude. Once voted "Most Livable City in the World," it is elegant, cultured and modern.

Known as a whaling town, Eden has Australia's local vibe down in spades, with the magnificent Twofold Bay just peeking out, proud to display its harbor and fishing boats. Here, you'll also find some stunning beachfronts, national parks, and wilderness areas that you can explore.

The second oldest city in Australia is home to several beaches where you can get your surf on and explore the local foodie spots and cafes. You can also go on a wine tasting spree at the Hunter Valley, which is one of Australia's major wine regions.

It's summer all year round in the city of Townsville, with a thriving nightlife scene that you can't just miss. Australia's tropical island paradise feel is on full display here, with the beaches of Magnetic Island just one ferry trip away.

Willis Island is the only permanently inhabited island in the Coral Sea Islands Territory. Located beyond the Great Barrier Reef, this island stands 280 miles from Cairns. The only residents on the 7.7-hectare sandy island are a handful of Australian Bureau of Meteorology staff members working at the weather monitoring station.The main attractions are the sights youll see as you cruise through the Coral Sea. Spot tropical birds like black noodies, sooty terns and wedge-tailed shearwaters. Cruise to Willis Island to see the Great Barrier Reef stretch beneath the turquoise waters and the exotic fish that swim here, including angel fish, clown fish and hammerhead sharks.

While it is usually a jump-off port for the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns can also become a destination for destination for trekking, discovering secret islands along the reef, exploring the Daintree Rainforest and even gliding through the rainforest canopy. Cairns also is home to the Esplanade, which is a swimming lagoon where you can freely bask under the sun as you enjoy the panoramic views of the Trinity Inlet.

Located in the Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba is a rising tourism hotspot in Australia, with the main beach presenting itself as a beautiful crescent shaped bay that welcomes travellers of all ages. Exploring inland will take you to up-market bars, cafes, restaurants, and plenty of opportunities to try out some great seafood.

Australia's most illustrious city is the country's capital in everything but name. It possesses one of the most beautiful harbour settings in the world, and emanates with a intermingling of history, ruggedness and sophistication.