Best 14 Days in Australia — Without History

Swim at Bondi, walk the iconic 6km clifftop track past Tamarama and Bronte beaches to Coogee — free and world-class.

Explore Taronga Zoo's 4,000+ animals with Sydney Harbour, Opera House, and Bridge as backdrop.

Stroll the harbourside Royal Botanic Garden for native flora, harbour views, and Mrs Macquarie's Chair.

Full day at Manly — surf beach, North Head national park cliff walk, Shelly Beach snorkelling, and harbourside lunch.

Taronga Zoo admission bundled with return harbour ferry — Sky Safari gondola included, pre-booked entry avoids queues.

Full-day tour to Hunter Valley — Australia's oldest wine region — with cellar door tastings and gourmet lunch included.

2-hour speedboat whale watching from Circular Quay or Manly — the closest, fastest approach to humpbacks in Sydney.

Pick naturally gluten-free fresh oysters, prawns, and sashimi straight from the world's third-largest fish market

Walk King Street Newtown for vintage shops and Thai food, then Surry Hills for craft breweries and independent cafes.

Small-group 4WD safari into Southern Highlands bushland — spot kangaroos, wombats, platypus, and koalas with a naturalist guide after dark.

Drive the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles with stops at Bells Beach and rainforest walks.

Explore Federation Square's galleries, cafes, and cultural events at Melbourne's architectural centrepiece.

Wander Melbourne's famous laneways for ever-changing street art, specialty coffee, and hidden bars.

Stroll 40 hectares of themed gardens, ornamental lakes, and native flora with city skyline views.

Full-day tour to Phillip Island — wildlife sanctuary, coastal lookouts, and the famous Little Penguin Parade at dusk.