Australia

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Australia is vast, varied, and endlessly captivating. One moment you’re sipping Shiraz in the Yarra Valley, the next you’re soaring over ochre outback to a remote luxury lodge carved into the red earth. This is luxury travel to Australia — a land of contrast and connection, shaped by ancient stories, soul-stirring landscapes, and effortless, laidback luxury.

In Queensland, there are palm-fringed beaches, coral gardens, and rainforests that hum with life — not to mention the Great Barrier Reef, a natural wonder best explored by boat, snorkel or seaplane. Western Australia tempts with vineyard lunches in Margaret River and the cinematic beauty of the Kimberley. Over on the east coast, Byron Bay brings barefoot calm, while Sydney delivers world-class dining, surf beaches and glittering harbour views.

Every region has its own pace, its own pull — but all of it feels refreshingly far from the everyday. Families, honeymooners and solo adventurers alike will find something extraordinary here.

With Swords Travel, you’ll experience it through your own lens — curated, considered, and deeply personal. Our founders have spent years exploring Australia in detail, from tucked-away beaches to remote wildlife lodges, and know exactly how to shape a journey that goes beyond the expected.

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Avg 22–24 hrs (1 stop)

Australian Dollar (AUD)

+7 to +11 hrs (seasonal)

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Expert Tip

Australia is best explored slowly — don’t try to do it all in one go. We recommend starting with two to three regions over a 14–21 day trip, balancing coastal downtime with immersive experiences inland. A popular route for first-timers? Combine Sydney’s city buzz with the reef-and-rainforest magic of Queensland and the wide-open stillness of the Red Centre. It’s a trio that captures Australia’s spirit — and still leaves plenty to come back for.

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Indian Pacific

Step aboard one of the world’s greatest rail journeys with Journey Beyond Rail’s Indian Pacific – an all-inclusive, cross-continental experience that redefines slow travel in the best way. Spanning from Perth to Sydney (or vice versa), this is more than just a train ride: it’s a moving window into Australia’s most striking landscapes, from dusty outback plains to the rolling peaks of the Blue Mountains.

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El Questro

In the heart of The Kimberley’s vast wilderness, El Questro is one of Australia’s most extraordinary outback escapes — a million-acre property that blends dramatic landscapes, remote adventure, and four unique styles of stay. From barefoot luxury at El Questro Homestead to the rustic charm of Emma Gorge, the riverside privacy of The Station, and the self-drive seclusion of Black Cockatoo camping ground , this is a place that offers something for every type of traveller — as long as you’re ready to go off-grid in style.

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Bullo River Station

Set on half a million acres of remote outback country in Australia’s Top End, Bullo River Station is as wild and vast as it sounds — but also warm, intimate, and completely unforgettable. This working cattle station turned luxury wilderness lodge offers the rare chance to experience the Australian bush in its rawest form, without giving up comfort or care. Helicopter rides over gorges, fishing for barramundi in secret waterholes, and cruising past ancient Aboriginal rock art at sunset — this is adventure at its most authentic.

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