Vibrant culture, unforgettable landscapes and undiscovered cities: This is our guide to 48 hours in Australia

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SYDNEY and Melbourne may be 最高の，を越す of your Australia bucket 名簿（に載せる）／表（にあげる）, but with six 明言する／公表するs and two 内部の 領土s (areas in the 本土／大陸 that 機能（する）／行事 類似して to 明言する／公表するs), there are once-in-a-lifetime adventures to be had in every corner of this incredible country.?

From starlit bush dinners and ocean safaris to ワイン tastings and swimming with 熱帯の fish, we’ve 選ぶd out some of the very best ways to spend two days, in eight of Australia’s hidden treasures.?

The only question is, where will you go first???

Broome, Western Australia?

The historic town of Broome is where the Outback 会合，会うs the beach. Start your day 早期に on an eco 小旅行する with Broome 鯨 Watching to 位置／汚点／見つけ出す snubfin イルカs in Roebuck Bay. You’ll be 支援する in time for lunch at Matso’s Broome Brewery before 長，率いるing north to Willie Creek Pearl Farm to see for yourself how pearls are for med, from 爆撃する to showroom. Spend Day Two with 先史の creatures; first with a visit to Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, followed by a step 支援する in time at Gantheaume Point, where you’ll see dinosaur 足跡s that are 130 million years old! And no trip to Broome is 完全にする without a languorous few hours on the sands of Cable Beach. Stay 夜通し at the Cable Beach Club 訴える手段／行楽地 & Spa overlooking the white sand beach, or in luxe bohemian style in safari テントs at The Billi.

■ Hayes & Jarvis 申し込む／申し出 a Broome 発見 with El Questro, Gorges and Purnululu 護衛するd 小旅行する. hayesandjarvis.co.uk

Kangaroo Island,?South Australia

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位置を示すd in turquoise waters eight miles off the coast of South Australia, Kangaroo Island is all about 野性生物 and wonderful food. Spend Day One getting to know the 地元のs: echidna and kangaroos roam 解放する／自由な, but 調書をとる／予約する a 小旅行する with Kangaroo Island 長期冒険旅行s to 会合，会う koalas and wallabies, too. 位置／汚点／見つけ出す 鯨s, イルカs and 調印（する）s on a Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari, and walk の中で 危うくするd sea lions at 調印（する） Bay 自然保護 Park. This island is a foodie 港／避難所, so make Day Two all about discovering its incredible fresh seafood at Oyster Farm Shop and the Marron Caf?, before doing a 位置／汚点／見つけ出す of tasting at Dudley ワインs, one of the island’s many wineries. Stay at the five-星／主役にする Lifetime 私的な 退却／保養地s for 高級な or, for something different, why not rent a beach shack at Vivonne Bay.

■ Scenic 小旅行するs 申し込む／申し出 a Taste of South Australia 小旅行する 含むing Kangaroo Island. scenic.co.uk??

Geelong, Victoria?

Just over an hour from Melbourne, Geelong may be lesser known, but it’s the ideal 目的地 for a 冷気／寒がらせるd 週末. 得る，とらえる an 早期に breakfast at Freckleduck, where you can carb-負担 on pulled pork Benedict or sweetcorn and parmesan fritters, before feeling the adrenaline 急ぐ with a two-hour surf lesson with 広大な／多数の／重要な Ocean Road Surf 小旅行するs. Enjoy an upscale dinner at the famous IGNI in 準備 for Day Two on the Bellarine Taste 追跡する. Go it alone or 調書をとる／予約する a 小旅行する to 調査する the 50 food and ワイン 目的地s in the 地域. 選ぶ up 成分s for a delicious picnic, dine at 素晴らしい restaurants such as At The 長，率いるs, on a jetty at Barwon 長，率いるs, and stop in for a tasting at Marcus Hill Vineyard.

■ Audley Travel 申し込む／申し出s tailor-made holidays across Victoria. 完全にする your 広大な／多数の／重要な Ocean Road experience in the beautiful bay-味方する city of Geelong. audleytravel.com

Alice Springs,?Northern 領土

Alice Springs may be remote, but it’s a city bursting with art and culture. Begin your stay with an Instagrammable breakfast at Caf? Uccello before 長，率いるing to the Papunya Tula gallery to discover both 古代の and modern Aboriginal art. A wander through the Olive Pink Botanic Garden is a relaxing way to spend the afternoon, before 会合 the 隣人s with a sunset 小旅行する of The Kangaroo 聖域. You might just get to cuddle a baby ’roo before 長，率いるing 支援する to town! Day Two starts with a cycle to Simpsons Gap, where you can 冷静な／正味の off with a 下落する in this natural 砂漠 急落（する），激減（する） pool, before cycling 支援する in time for an unforgettable, seven-hour starlit meal in the wild surrounds of the bush with RT 小旅行するs.?

■ Kuoni can help travellers create a self-運動 小旅行する of the Outback, which 含むs Alice Springs ? the gateway to the Red Centre. kuoni.co.uk

Cairns, Queensland?

Cairns has plenty to 申し込む／申し出 ーに関して／ーの点でs of culture, but this city is the gateway to some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery and 野性生物. 調書をとる／予約する a snorkel, scuba or boat 小旅行する of the 広大な／多数の／重要な 障壁 暗礁 with Passions of 楽園 or Quiksilver 巡航するs. On this unforgettable excursion, you’ll swim with vibrant 熱帯の fish の中で some of its 3,000 珊瑚 暗礁s, creating memories you’ll 心にいだく. Then 計画（する） for an adventure into the rainforest on Day Two. Take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to the mountain village of Kuranda, stopping off to walk の中で the palms and 巨大（な） ferns. You’ll travel past waterfalls and through dense rainforest as you return to Cairns on the Kuranda Scenic 鉄道, just in time for dinner at the award-winning Ochre.

■ 水銀柱，温度計 Holidays 申し込む／申し出 a 広大な 範囲 of 選択s in order for you to discover Cairns. mercuryholidays.co.uk

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Newcastle,?New South むちの跡s

Newcastle, or ‘Newie’ as this city is known, 誇るs a brilliant mix of 冷静な／正味の metropolis, markets and beautiful beaches. Vintage lovers, in particular, should spend some time browsing the 立ち往生させるs at the 追跡（する） & Gather Market in 太平洋の Park. Next, 長，率いる to the harbour for a lazy lunch at The 上陸, the perfect place to people watch. Day Two is all about the beaches: you have eight to choose from, but start at Merewether, which has white sands and みごたえのある waves. Or walk the 沿岸の Bathers Way path, stopping off for a 下落する as and when you choose. Just don’t forget your swimsuit! End your stay 支援する at the harbour with a sunset dinner and drinks at Moneypenny or The Dockyard.

■ Intrepid Travel 申し込む／申し出 an East Coast Encompassed 14-day trip, 含むing a stop at Newcastle. intrepidtravel.com

Canberra, Australian 資本／首都 領土?

Canberra is the 資本／首都 city with a small-town vibe. But there’s plenty to discover, from art to architecture and museums to mountains. 小衝突 up on your politics with a 解放する／自由な guided 小旅行する of 議会 House before getting your arts and culture 直す／買収する，八百長をする at the 国家の Gallery of Australia (pictured) and the 国家の Portrait Gallery. Then spend the afternoon in hipster 地区 Braddon, where you’ll find 冷静な／正味の caf?s, restaurants and shops. The next morning 長，率いる to Namadgi 国家の Park to enjoy the jaw-dropping scenery, followed by an afternoon of paddle 搭乗 on the lovely Lake Burley Griffin. Once the sun goes 負かす／撃墜する, enjoy a cocktail or two at the 地下組織の 黒人／ボイコット Market 妨げる／法廷，弁護士業 and dinner at Monster Kitchen.

■ AAT Kings 申し込む／申し出 historical 小旅行するs of Canberra as part of their City 会合，会うs Bush 小旅行する. aatkings.com

Launceston,?Tasmania

Tasmania is a place of unspoiled habitats and rugged nature, but there’s a lot to discover in its second city, Launceston, too. Lying on the mouth of the Tamar River, and with secluded beaches nearby, life 回転するs around the water, but start your days with a leisurely wander through its pretty streets or along the scenic boardwalk. Have breakfast at Bryher (the coffee is 広大な／多数の／重要な), and lunch at Blue Inc Cafe, where the 二塁打-fried ham and cheese 挟む is 伝説の. Walk to Cataract Gorge Reserve, taking the chairlift to the 最高の，を越す for fabulous 見解（をとる）s. 会合，会う Tasmanian Devils (they look cuddlier than they are!) at the Trowunna 野性生物 Park, and in the 早期に evening 運動 the one hour to Lillico Beach to catch the 植民地 of little penguins coming 支援する from their day of fishing.?

■ Trailfinders 申し込む／申し出 飛行機で行く-運動 holidays to Launceston, such as their Unique & Boutique Tasmania 小旅行する. trailfinders.com