Take a cruise on Sydney Harbour and enjoy the beautiful scenery at the heart of Australia's most famous city.

Spend a day at the beach to experience the sun, surf and sheer hedonism of Bondi or any other of Australia's magnificent beaches. You could even have a go at surfing.

See a performance at the Sydney Opera House, where you can enjoy the acclaimed Australian Ballet, Opera Australia or Sydney Symphony Orchestra inside the nation's most distinctive building.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef - snorkel or dive among the colourful coral and luminous fish of the eighth wonder of the world.

Dine alfresco to sample modern Australian cuisine, especially some of the wonderful seafood, at an outdoor table with a view across the coast.

Visit Uluru (Ayers Rock) - at the very heart of the continent, the world's largest monolith exudes an awesome sense of mystery and timelessness.

Learn about Australia's history - discover something of pre-European Aboriginal life at the Australian Museum, and head to Port Arthur for an insight into the harsh convict days.

Go bushwalking - a hike in the bush (countryside) is a must. Explore the escarpments and eucalypt forests of the Blue Mountains.

Visit a wildlife park for a close encounter with kangaroos, emus, wombats, koalas and other unique Australian fauna.

Sample local wines and beers - spend an evening in an Aussie pub, meet the locals, and enjoy world-class wines and fine beers.