Custom travel to Australia

Australia is a country-continent of 7.7 million km² (equivalent to one and a half times Europe) and one of the world's most extraordinary — 60,000 years of Aboriginal culture, unique wildlife (kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, wombats, Tasmanian devils), 50,000 km of some of the planet's most spectacular coastlines, Great Barrier Reef (UNESCO, 2,300 km, world's largest living structure), red Outback and sacred Uluru, cosmopolitan metropolises (Sydney, Melbourne). From jumping on the Twelve Apostles' stone feet to diving at Cairns, from wine tasting in Barossa Valley to hikes in the heart of the red desert, Australia offers a life-marking experience. Laid-back Anglo-Saxon country with a true sense of nature.

Highlights

  • Sydney: Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach
  • Great Barrier Reef (UNESCO): Cairns, Whitsundays
  • Uluru and red Outback (UNESCO)
  • Great Ocean Road: Twelve Apostles, koalas
  • Tasmania: Cradle Mountain, unique wildlife
  • Melbourne: laneways, Yarra Valley, Phillip Island

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time for an Australia trip?

September-November (austral spring) or March-May (autumn) for most regions. Great Barrier: June-October. Tasmania: December-March. Avoid December-February in the north and center (tropical summer, local crowds).

How long for an Australia trip?

Minimum 14 days for Sydney + Uluru + Cairns + Melbourne. 18-21 days to add Tasmania or Whitsundays. Distances make a short stay frustrating.

What budget for an Australia trip?

As a guideline, €4,500-€6,500 per person for 14-16 days in comfort, excluding flights. For an upscale trip with Longitude 131° + qualia: €10,000-€22,000. Paris-Sydney flights: €1,400-€2,200.

Do I need a visa for Australia?

Yes, eVisitor (free, online, 24-48 h delay) or ETA ($20 AUD) for French citizens. Passport valid for stay duration.

How to get around Australia?

Domestic flights essential (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar) — vast distances (Sydney-Cairns 2,800 km). Rental car for Great Ocean Road, Tasmania, Red Centre. Left-hand drive (British heritage).

Should I fear Australian wildlife?

More fantasy than reality. Snakes, spiders, and sharks exist but are rarely encountered. Real vigilance: box jellyfish in the north in summer (Oct-May, deadly, swim in surveilled areas), intense sun (hat, SPF 50+), kangaroos on roads at night.

Is Australia suitable for a family trip?

Absolutely. Total safety, easy English, wildlife parks (Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia Zoo Queensland), family beaches, Phillip Island penguins, observable koalas. Ideal from age 8.

Can I combine with other countries?

Yes, classic: Australia + New Zealand (3 h flight from Sydney/Melbourne), + Fiji or French Polynesia for beach finale, + Singapore or Bali as long-haul stopover.

How to see koalas and kangaroos?

Koalas: Kennett River on the Great Ocean Road (free, observable in eucalyptus), Lone Pine Sanctuary in Brisbane, Magnetic Island, Phillip Island. Kangaroos: observable everywhere in Australia, especially at dusk (Pebbly Beach NSW, Murramarang).

Diving Great Barrier without certification?

Yes, snorkeling accessible to all (fins, mask, snorkel, flotation vest). Discovery diving ('Discover Scuba') accessible to non-certified with instructor (1 dive of 1 h, 8-12 m). Certified diving for experienced (up to 25 m).