Sydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and is the largest city in Australia. The city is one of the most important tourism destinations in Australia, with iconic sights such as Sydney harbour and Opera House. Sydney is also home to the world-famous Bondi beach. Sydney also has an extensive arts and cultural scene with numerous galleries such as the Art Gallery of NSW offering impressive artistic displays. Sydney also has an extensive public transport system, ensuring that accessibilty will not be an issue for visitors to the city.

Brisbane is the capital of the sunshine state, Queensland. Brisbane is surrounded by the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast. The perfect way to view this scenic city is from the Kangaroo Point cliffs, where you can expect a panoramic view of the skyline. Brisbane is also a gateway to many stunning locations like Moreton Island and Noosa. Brisbane is divided into a number of suburbs, each with it's own unique vibe. In this modern and vibrant city you are sure to find numerous ways to discover the city, from a stroll through the entertaining South Bank to a paddle down the Brisbane River, perfect for all visitors.

The Whitsunday Islands are an archipelago off the East coast of Australia. The Whitsunday Islands include 74 islands, 17 of which are inhabited. Most of the Whitsunday Islands have national park status and offer a beautiful display of unhindered nature. The wonders don't end there - the surrounding waters are a hotspot for humpback whales. If that is not enough to convince you, then maybe the Great Barrier Reef and the sandy beaches will. Explore the welcoming towns and quiet beaches. Get adventurous and discover the hidden treasures of the Whitsunday Islands.

Townsville, sitting beneath Castle Hill, is a bustling city which enjoys sunshine for more than 300 days a year. Townsville offers lots of it's stunning naturally occurring features to the public such as the Great Barrier Reef, The Strand beach promenade, and hill walks to Castle Hill. The abundant plant and wildlife are proud features of the town with Townsville Bontanic Gardens and Reef HQ Aquarium providing education and experiences on the tropical weather, plant life and wild life. Townsville boasts its raw culture with side streets filled with restaurants, Federation style architecture and tours to Australia's largest intact ship wreck the SS Yongala.

Cairns is located in the north of Queensland, Australia. The city is known particularly for being in close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the longest coral reef in the world, also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Daintree tropical forest which is the oldest of it's kind in the world is also only a short distance away. The city itself boasts a laid-back lifestyle with a buzzing social scene evident through the presence of numerous cafés, clubs and restaurants. There are also a number of fantastic tourism resorts, adding to the reputation of Cairns as an Australian tourism hotspot.

The Arafura Sea lies west of the Pacific Ocean; It overlies the continental shelf between Australia and Indonesian New Guinea.

The Timor Sea is a relatively shallow sea bounded to the north by the island of Timor, to the east by the Arafura Sea, to the south by Australia and to the west by the Indian Ocean.