Travel Guides
Australia Travel Guides
If you’re planning a trip to Australia, don’t overlook our collection of Australia travel guides and editorials that offer insider knowledge and expert recommendations for luxury travel in Australia.
Enjoy the breathtaking, otherworldly natural environments, and spot wildlife such as kangaroos and quokkas hopping away amongst the bushes. Or, head to the cosmopolitan sprawls of Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane to enjoy a slice of Australian city life.
Our Australian travel guides contain all you need to know to start planning your luxury Australian holiday.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef: Luxury Tours and Experiences
Sunlight filters through crystal-clear water as you glide over vibrant coral gardens, a kaleidoscope of fish swirling around you. Above, a private yacht awaits your return, chilled champagne in hand. This is not a billionaire’s daydream – it’s the reality of diving the Great Barrier Reef in style.
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Luxury Experiences in Australia’s Outback
Imagine waking up to a panorama of Uluru glowing red at dawn, as you sip espresso on the deck of a tented pavilion. In Australia’s Red Centre, luxury and the outback go hand-in-hand.
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Luxury Wellness Experiences in Australia
Australia’s unparalleled wellness offering is deeply rooted in its unique combination of natural resources, Indigenous healing traditions, and climate. This country has an abundance of pristine environments, from mineral springs in Daylesford to the shores of Lord Howe Island and the verdant Daintree Rainforest. These landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for restorative experiences that connect guests with nature.
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Plan Your Gay Wedding in Australia
Dreaming of a luxury gay wedding Down Under? Australia has a dazzling array of high-end venues, planners, and honeymoon escapes tailored for same-sex couples. This progressive nation legalised same-sex marriage in 2017, and the wedding industry enthusiastically welcomes LGBTQ+ couples with open arms. From glamorous city ceremonies to private island elopements, you can expect five-star service, stunning backdrops, and an unbeatable climate.
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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Filming Locations in Australia
Few films capture Australia’s vast landscapes like The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Released in 1994, this cult classic follows two drag queens and a transgender woman as they traverse the Outback in their bus, Priscilla. Their journey from Sydney to Alice Springs is more than just a road trip—it’s a high camp but strangely moving exploration of friendship, all set against some of Australia’s most breathtaking backdrops.
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The best winter sun holidays
It is time to start planning that winter holiday now to ensure you do not become one of the unfortunate people to be down in the dumps this winter. So without further ado, here is our rundown of the best winter sun holidays and destinations you should be thinking of escaping to in the coming months.
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Best Long-Haul Destinations for LGBTQ+ Families
A long-haul family trip is about more than a change of scenery. It is the chance to share experiences that stay with children long after they return home: watching elephants gather at a waterhole, snorkelling above a coral reef, exploring ancient temples, taking a helicopter over glaciers, or discovering a new culture together for the first time. For LGBTQ+ families, the world is full of destinations where adventure, comfort, and connection come together.
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How We Vet Hotels for LGBTQ+ Clients
At Out Of Office, we do not rely on brochures or generic reviews. Every hotel we recommend has been carefully considered through years of firsthand experience, client feedback, and trusted relationships on the ground. Finding the right hotel is about more than five-star ratings. For LGBTQ+ travellers, it is about feeling genuinely welcome. Here is how we vet every property before we recommend it. We see it for ourselves Whenever possible, we visit.
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Luxury Island Hopping in Australia: Tasmania to the Whitsundays
Soft white sands, turquoise lagoons, emerald forests – and you, arriving by private yacht or seaplane to yet another idyllic isle. Island hopping in Australia can be a great way to explore the country in style. From the coral-fringed Whitsundays on the Great Barrier Reef, to a chic hotel off Perth’s coast, to the wild beauty of Tasmania’s isles – Australia’s islands are waiting to be explored.
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Australia’s Ghan & Great Southern Rail for LGBTQ+ Travellers
A lone red locomotive snakes across sunburnt plains as the sun casts a golden halo over eucalyptus trees… Welcome aboard Australia’s luxury trains, where the journey is the destination. The Ghan and the Great Southern are not just trains; they are moving five-star hotels that carry you in style through some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. This is the best way to explore Australia’s red centre in style.
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The Best Gay Beaches in the World for Luxury Travellers
When you think of gay beaches, sophistication isn’t necessarily the first thing that springs to mind. That being said, there are gay beaches you can visit that in fabulous places that are filled with stylish people. The gay beach in Mykonos attracts some of the most upwardly mobile people on the planet. The gay jetset likes to see and be seen.
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Pam Ann’s Holiday Tips
With the 20th anniversary of her UK tour, we interviewed comedian Caroline Reid (AKA Pam Ann) and asked her about her travelling experiences. Where is your favourite place you have travelled to? Mykonos, Greece. I go every year - it's my home away from home. If you have buckets of money you want to piss up against a wall stay at Belvedere It's absolutely gorgeous probably my favourite hotel on the island.
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Australia’s lack of gay marriage rights
When GetUp! released this video first time it moved a nation and sparked the movement of LGBT rights. Today this video still portrays an extremely important message. Although there has been positive progression towards LGBT rights in Australia there is still one noticeable exception that same-sex marriage is illegal. The progress is getting there however, as there are now several anti-discrimination laws which protect the LGBT community within the employment sector and service access.
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Tours through Australia
Classic Australia Tour
Tailor-made HolidayExperience the very best of Australia on a beautifully curated journey that weaves together iconic cities, sacred landscapes, and pristine coastal escapes. This journey takes you from the sparkling harbour of Sydney to the red heart of the Outback, and on to the reef-fringed shores of Queensland and the culture-rich streets of Melbourne.
15 days tailor-made from £7,195 per person View trip
Western Australia: Wildlife and Wine Tour
Tailor-made HolidayExperience the untamed beauty and refined elegance of Australia on a journey that traverses wine country, wild coastlines, ancient outback, and world-class reefs. This journey showcases Western Australia's vibrant wildlife, stunning natural beauty and luxurious food scene. Begin in Adelaide, a city where heritage architecture and creative energy blend seamlessly. Sip your way through the Barossa Valley’s storied vineyards, then journey to Kangaroo Island, a sanctuary of sea lions, fur seals and endemic wildlife.
18 days tailor-made from £9,795 per person View trip
The Ghan: Australia’s Luxury Sleeper Train Expedition
Tailor-made HolidayStep aboard The Ghan and experience one of the world’s most luxurious rail journeys. Onboard, you’ll find elegant cabins transformed into plush sleepers by night, attentive service, and dining that rivals top-tier restaurants. Think multi-course menus showcasing regional Australian produce, paired with local wines, all served in a refined dining car with panoramic windows and stunning Outback views.
4 days tailor-made from £4,800 per person View tripSee your complete itinerary before you decide.
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