Activities in Australia

Though it now runs tours on every continent and in more than 100 countries, A&K’s signature trip remains the lavish tented African safari. T+L Trip Pi

Years as agent: 19. Other specialties: China, Australia, family travel. Consultation fee: None.

If it’s after midnight in Sydney you can often be left wondering where to eat. This wine bar near Kings Cross keeps the kitc

Halfway up the coast is Apsley Gorge, where Brian Franklin, Tasmania's most committed Burgundian, makes a gorgeous Pinot Noir in a repurposed fish fac

The archetypal Aussie hotel (really just a pub with a few rooms to stagger upstairs to), the Australian has a charming brick exterior, terrific beer,

Established in 1827, this natural history and environmental sciences museum is a favorite for family outings. The institution also has an excellent in

Sure they’re Brazilian, but comfy Havaianas flip-flops may very well be Australia’s signature footwear. Pick up a pair, along with items from the coun

Just over a mile from the city center, Bike Hire rents road, mountain, and tandem bikes by the hour.

What to Expect: The curve of the bay and the rocky outcroppings called Ben Buckler and Mackenzies Point make the waves just right for surfing here at

Men shouldn't miss this downtown boutique with its updated classics, including easygoing suits, shirts, and sweaters.

At practically any hour of the day, you can look at the Sydney Harbour Bridge and see what looks like a procession of ants moving slowly along its ver

This lovely coastal walk begins at Ben Buckler Point, on the northern end of Bondi Bay, and winds south for two miles along sandstone cliffs and white

The bionic baristas at this java mecca in Newtown can turn out over 200 perfect coffees an hour without missing a beat. And how can you not love a pla

The dramatic coastline views along the winding path to the century-old Cape Byron Lighthouse are worth the hike. (Go early to catch the sunrise.) In J

Years as agent: 29. Other specialtie: Australia, Hawaii, River cruises. Consulting fee: Varies.

An agent since 2006, Cassandra Bookholder, who works with Camelback Odyssey Travel, specializes in custom trips to Australia, New Zealand, and the Sou

Clifford’s is one of a growing number of specialty food producers on the island. Like others of its kind, it thrives because of restrictive policies p