Australia

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12 addresses

On the Kangaroo Trail

Australia, a land of contrasts, has everything to seduce adventurers, intellectuals and hedonists. The famous Sydney Opera House in the shape of a sail. The steep cliffs of the Blue Mountains. The Australian Outback with the iconic Ayers Rock. The sublime national parks of Tasmania. The bohemian chic of the city of Melbourne. The tropical beauty of 2000 km of coral reef. The gustatory richness of the new wine-growing regions. The fascination of Aboriginal culture from Darwin to Adelaide or from Perth to Brisbane. This «island continent» bordered by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean is a dream destination for all travellers seeking a change of scenery and wide open spaces.

When to visit Australia

DISCOVER SOUTH & TASMANIA

Ideal from December to February

DISCOVER THE NORTH & CENTER

Ideal from June to August

WHALE WATCHING

May to September

OUR ADDRESSES IN AUSTRALIA

Arkaba

Australia - South Australia

Style : A chic and understated nostalgic atmosphere that pays homage to the history of the old farmhouse Location : A 4.5-hour drive north of Adelaide, in the South Australia region Capacity : 5 Bedrooms in the old farmhouse Highlights : 25,000 hectares of spectacular Australian bushland for a privileged few with a love for authentic nature

Bamurru Plains

Australia Northern Territory

Style : A deliberately rustic atmosphere, recalling the pioneer era and respecting the natural site Location : A 30-minute flight from Darwin or Kakadu, in the Australian Northern Territory Capacity : 10 Bungalows open onto the plains Highlights : For nature lovers, Bamurru offers a sensational experience worthy of safaris in Botswana

Capella Lodge

Australia New South Wales

Style : A very chic contemporary atmosphere, heavily inspired by the Australian "beach house" style. Location : 600 km off the east coast of Australia, in the middle of the Tasman Sea Capacity : 9 Suites with views of Lovers Bay Highlights : An intimate lodge with stunning seaside charm, set against one of the country's most beautiful beaches.

Empire Retreat

Australia Western Australia

Style : Former family farm transformed into an intimate and trendy address in the heart of a wine estate Location : In the heart of the Margaret River wine region in southwestern Australia, a 3-hour drive south of Perth Capacity : 8 Suites & 3 Villas Highlights : A burst of freshness for couples, allowing for a reconnection of body and soul

Lizard Island

Australia Queensland

Style : A hotel characterised by white, simplicity and elegance... The Australian hype. Location : On Lizard Island, a 1-hour scenic flight from Cairns, along the Great Barrier Reef Capacity : 40 Rooms, Suites & Villas Highlights : The marine flora and fauna around Lizard are of exceptional diversity with a profusion of shapes and colours.

Longitude 131°

Australia Northern Territory

Style : A renowned architect's signature, for a sober and chic result integrating subtle indigenous decorative elements. Location : In the heart of the famous Australian "outback", 15 minutes from Ayers Rock Airport Capacity : 15 Luxury Tents & 1 Dune Pavilion Highlights : The camp is a marvel, the place mythical and sacred, the light effects breathtaking, Longitude is a must-see.

Paperbark Camp

Australia New South Wales

Style : Eco-chic stilted tented camp nestled in the Australian bush Location : In the Shoalhaven region, on the edge of Jervis Bay, a 2.5-hour drive south of Sydney Capacity : 12 Safari-style tents Highlights : Paperbark wonderfully combines the bush experience with the superb beaches of Jervis Bay

Qualia

Australia Queensland

Style : Contemporary architecture with clean lines, where wood and glass blend into the tropical vegetation. Location : At the secluded northern tip of Hamilton Island, overlooking the Coral Sea and on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Capacity : 60 bungalows, some of which have infinity pools Highlights : Direct proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and privileged access to the Whitsunday Islands

Saffire Freycinet

Australia Tasmania

Style : An intimate eco-lodge with a bold design, facing the sea and nature. Location : On the east coast of Tasmania, overlooking Great Oyster Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula Capacity : 20 Suites, some with a small private pool Highlights : A multitude of activities allow you to discover the superb Tasmanian East Coast and its authenticity

Sal Salis

Australia Western Australia

Style : The lodge is designed like an East African safari camp, rustic-chic with its feet in the sand Location : On the north-western coast of Australia, a 1 hour and 15-minute drive from Learmouth Airport Capacity : 16 Safari-style tents in the dunes facing the ocean Highlights : Ningaloo Reef is home to over 250 species of coral and 500 species of fish, enough to make your head spin!

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PRACTICAL GUIDE

ENTRANCE AND SECURITY

- Current passport
- Electronic visa mandatory
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers arriving from an infected area

CLIMATE

- In the South, temperate 4-season climate: summer from December to February, autumn from March to May, winter from June to August, spring from September to November
- In the North, tropical climate with a wet season from October to March and a dry season from April to September
Arid climate in the Australian outback, hot from September to February, cooler from March to August

TIME DIFFERENCE

- Australia spans 3 time zones
- The country is on GMT+8 in Western Australia, GMT+9:30 in the Northern Territory and South Australia, and GMT+10 for the East and Tasmania
- Time difference of +7 hours to +10 hours from France

LANGUAGE

- English is the national language
- A few Aboriginal dialects survive

HEALTH & VACCINATION

- Vaccination record update

CURRENCY

- The currency is the Australian Dollar
- 1 AUD = 0.60 € (December 2024)

ELECTRICITY

- 220/240 volts
- 3-pin flat plugs
- Await an adapter

TIP

- Tipping is not obligatory but is appreciated

As this information may change, we invite you to consult
The website of your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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