| Sydney: the stunning city on water | | | | Melbourne is the city for living, it has fabulous art |
| Sydney has so much to offer from the | | | | galleries, shopping, bars, restaurants, live |
| breathtaking Blue Mountains to popular hang out | | | | entertainment and plenty of culture. World famous |
| Bondi Beach. Sydney city centre is cosmopolitan | | | | sporting events are held here - The Melbourne |
| and has many attractions including the Opera | | | | Cup horse race and the Grand Prix. |
| House and Harbour Bridge. This is one of the | | | | Melbourne has an international airport which |
| most attractive cities in the world. | | | | serves direct flights from many major cities. |
| Transport: how to get there and around: | | | | Navigating the city is straight forward with a |
| There are direct flights to Sydney from many | | | | choice of rental car, bus and taxi. There is also a |
| international destinations. Sydney airport is | | | | tram network which is an attraction in itself. |
| serviced by 40 airlines including British Airways, | | | | There is wide range of hotels in Melbourne to |
| Qantas and Virgin. | | | | choose from, all budgets are catered for. A useful |
| Once in the city you can enjoy getting around on | | | | information point for accommodation and |
| the easy to navigate bus and rail system. If you | | | | attractions is the Travellers Information Desk in |
| prefer to drive, it is cost effective to hire a car, | | | | the arrivals lounge at International Airport. |
| the roads are clearly signed. | | | | Melbourne is a great place to explore, the city is |
| Weather: the seasons of Sydney | | | | set on River Yarra and is only a few hours drive |
| The climate in Sydney is mild throughout the year. | | | | away from Victorian Alps visited in winter for |
| The seasons are: Summer December to | | | | skiing. |
| February, Autumn March to May, Winter June to | | | | Brisbane: beautiful, tropical climate |
| August and Spring March to May. | | | | Brisbane is relaxed and friendly and a wonderful |
| The seasons are opposite to the northern | | | | place to visit all year round due to fantastic |
| hemisphere making Sydney a great get away | | | | weather. The summers are long and hot and the |
| from the cold weather. | | | | winters mild, perfect climate to enjoy some of |
| Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays | | | | the best beaches in Australia and the world. |
| The internet can offer some of the best | | | | Getting to Brisbane is easy with the domestic and |
| information on the cost, range and location of | | | | international airport. The city and airport are |
| hotels in Sydney. | | | | accessible by train, shuttle bus and taxi. Another |
| Attractions & Events: best attractions in Sydney | | | | city nestled on a river, you can take a relaxing |
| • The Annual Road Bash from the | | | | trip on the Brisbane River ferry to tour the sights. |
| Variety Club starts on the 5 August 2007 from | | | | You can find plenty of accommodation within |
| Garden Island. | | | | Brisbane and surrounding areas. hotels in Brisbane |
| • Lyric Theatre at Darling Harbour is | | | | cater for all tastes and budgets. From the North |
| showing the iconic Musical Priscilla the Queen of | | | | to the South of Brisbane there is a stretch of |
| the Desert | | | | beautiful coastline attracting plenty of holiday |
| • Winter season begins at The Sydney | | | | makers. As well as the beach, there are small |
| Opera House see for more information. | | | | islands for visitors to explore. |
| • For equestrian lovers, there is an | | | | For a fun filled day out be sure to hop on a |
| amazing show at the Horseworld Stadium every | | | | shuttle bus to one of the cities famous theme |
| weekend called El Caballo Blanco, with | | | | parks. Brisbane is proud to give you Steve Irwin's |
| choreographed horses. | | | | Zoo, Dreamworld, Seaworld, Movieworld, Wet 'n' |
| Melbourne: city of culture and lifestyle | | | | Wild and much more. |