The capital city of Victoria, noted for it's tree-lined boulevards and gardens, Melbourne has a very special old-world charm. These features, when combined with the modern splendid highrise buildings, create an ambience leading to the claim of "the world's most liveable city".

The spire of the Victorian Arts Centre creatively lit with colours that change at regular intervals.

Australia's capital city, Canberra. This planned city features many spectacular parks and public buildings, not the least of which is the new Australian Parliament House opened in 1988.

The glorious colours of autumn in Canberra.

Australia's Premier City, Sydney is situated on one of the world's greatest harbours, ringed by pristine national parks and blessed with nearly 40 beaches and a sub-tropical climate.

The Sydney Opera House welcomes visitors from around the world.

Tasmania, Australia's smallest State, is an island separated from the mainland. Hobart is a scenic tapestry of mountains with areas of wilderness still unexplored. It is one of the most mountainous islands in the world.

Adelaide is ringed by parklands and is world renowned for it's grace and layout.

The Adelaide Hills rise from the suburbs' edges, enfolding small farms and sleepy villages.

The gateway to the tourist meccas of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, it's sub-tropical climate distinguishes it from the other capitals.

Australia's famous playground, the Gold Coast, it's 32kms of white beaches and rolling surf, drawing over three million visitors a year.