Sydney - Veriu Central - 5 Nights

The capital of New South Wales; Sydney is brimming with many famous attractions and sights to uncover. Take your time to explore Sydney Harbour with its Opera House and Harbour Bridge, before relaxing with a mouth-watering seafood platter in an open-air, waterside eatery. Observe the spectacular architecture at Parliament House, Australia Museum, and Sydney Town Hall. Ride to the very top of Sydney Tour Eye for breath taking city-wide vistas and meet the challenge of the Skywalk.

Head across to Darling Harbour and pay a visit to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo, before you discover the city's fascinating history at the nearby Rocks area and Rocks Discovery Museum. Jump aboard a ferry and spend a few hours taking in the delights of Manly Beach, surf the iconic shores of Bondi Beach, and settle for a spot of lunch at one of the Hall Street cafes along the shores.

Melbourne - Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne - 5 Nights

Melbourne is a shopper’s paradise - from over 300 shops at Melbourne Central and niche boutiques in The Block Arcade and Royal Arcade, to bargain-hunting at the open-air Queen Victoria Market.

Visit the Old Melbourne Gaol or stop by Ian Potter Centre and Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Federation Square. Take a walk over the Otway Fly Treetop Walk or admire the 360-degree views from Eureka Skydeck 88. Get up close to the marine life at Melbourne Aquarium and wildlife at Melbourne Zoo and Healeville Sanctuary. Admire the flora and fauna at Royal Botanic Gardens or head to Brighton, Williamstown and St Kilda beaches to swim, surf, or simply sunbathe.

Brisbane - Great Southern Hotel Brisbane - 5 Nights

Those seeking an authentic Australian experience should look no further than South East Queensland. Brisbane, the state capital and third most populous city in Australia, perfectly blends the vibrant trappings of a cosmopolitan city with a characteristic laid-back attitude. Seen previously as something of an overgrown country town, the city has truly stepped into the 21st century and now boasts a fantastic assortment of restaurants, cafes, galleries and museums - as well as an exciting live music scene - all without compromising its easy-going roots.