Holiday rentals in Australia

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Flat in Sydney
Luxury Apartment Overlooking City and Darling Harbour
Feel the excitement of being only an elevator ride away from harbour-side activities. Admire walls filled with edgy and captivating art, and unwind on a comfy leather couch. Have nightcaps on the balcony and sleep in bedrooms with city skyline and Harbour views. We know you will feel at home with super comfortable modern light and cozy bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes and TVs. Google Chrome is also available on the Main TV in the lounge room. I'm sure you'll love coming back and unwinding after a day or night of enjoying everything Sydney offers. You'll not want to leave!
7–14 FebIndividual Host,
£309 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews
Superhost
Tiny home in Moss Vale
Hideout Cabin - Luxury Tiny Home
NOTE-WE HAVE ANOTHER TINY HOME ON THE PROPERTY, PLEASE CHECK OUR PROFILE The first of its kind in the Southern Highlands. Hideout is an exclusive luxury tiny home in an idyllic farm setting. This tiny home is set on a beautiful dam of a working horse farm, situated on over 150 acres. Guests are able to interact as much or as little as they like with the surroundings. Hideout is located 5 minutes from Moss Vale township and is also a short drive to many of the other Southern Highland townships.
29 Aug – 5 SeptProfessional Host,
£176 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 257 reviews
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Flat in Sydney
Darling Harbour Getaway
Our  apartment is a modern and elegant 112-square-foot 2 bedrooms 2 bathroom holiday apartment on the 12th floor of One Darling Harbour. Open plan, Full size Kitchen and timber flooring lend the space charm. The tasteful modern design makes it feel like the Luxury pad. From the amazing City Views in the living room with sliding doors, Large outdoor deck you can gaze out across the Water view  towards the City skyline. *PLEASE NOTE: construction is in progress darling harbour shopping precinct.
21–28 JulIndividual Host,
£379 per night
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

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Other great holiday rentals in Australia

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Holiday home in Chain of Lagoons
Little Beach hot tub villa ~ breakfast included
19–26 OctIndividual Host,
£236 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews
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Tiny home in Newport
The Salty Dog
29 May – 3 JunProfessional Host,
£383 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews
Superhost
Home in Binalong Bay
Oriole Bay of Fires
3–10 NovProfessional Host,
£265 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews
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Flat in Melbourne
Deco Loft on Russell Street
30 Apr – 7 MayIndividual Host,
£240 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviews
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Home in Nugara
Caladenia - Absolute Ocean Views, Nature - Stylish
19–26 MayProfessional Host,
£660 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews
Guest favourite
Farm stay in Darraweit Guim
Luxury Barn with stunning views
26 Dec – 2 JanProfessional Host,
£180 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviews
Guest favourite
Tiny home in Temora
The Uphaz - Three Ponds Estate
12–19 FebProfessional Host,
£142 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews
Superhost
Home in Chewton
Riversdale Retreat
16–23 AprIndividual Host,
£196 per night
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews
Superhost
Farm stay in Ilford
Hepburn Retreat Luxury Farm-stay Blue Gum
28 Dec – 4 JanIndividual Host,
£207 per night
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews
Guest favourite
Villa in Porepunkah
The Grove Estate
21–28 SeptProfessional Host,
£761 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews
Superhost
Cave in Bilpin
The Enchanted Cave
21–26 JanIndividual Host,
£607 per night
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews
Guest favourite
Home in Nashua
Temple Farmhouse - 13 Guests
28 Jul – 4 AugIndividual Host,
£815 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Your guide to Australia

Welcome to Australia

How much time do you have? That’s the most concerning factor when planning a trip to Australia. It’s the sixth-largest nation, but its fairly sparse population means many destinations within the country offer an overwhelming sense of space.

This is a land of wondrous differences, with trendsetting urban centres such as Sydney and Melbourne rubbing shoulders with natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru/Ayers Rock. There’s exceptional whale watching in southern Queensland, the desert landscapes of the Northern Territories’ Red Centre, the breathtaking Great Ocean Road down south, and the turquoise lagoons of Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia.

Cities such as Hobart exude a historic gothic charm, while sleepy Perth epitomises the laid-back Aussie attitude. Along with its natural charm, Australia offers plenty of opportunities to explore world-class art, amazing food and wineries, and astounding architecture.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Australia

Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, so if you’re travelling from the North, seasons are reversed, with summer running from December to February. The northern part of the country has a tropical climate, with a wet season from November to April and a dry season from May to October. The south has the best weather in summer, as the Outback reaches scorching temperatures and the north has storms. The winter months are an excellent time to visit the north, with the days still warm plus pleasantly cooler evenings. And there’s winter sports fun in the Australian Alps in the southeast. If you’re planning to travel to a variety of regions, spring is the best option, as the Outback is cooler and the tropical areas are dry. This is also the time of year that baby koalas and kangaroos emerge from their mothers’ pouches, a sight not to be missed.


Top things to do in Australia

Feed Your Curiosity at the Museum of New and Old Art (MONA)

Located 7 miles north of Hobart in Tasmania, this mostly subterranean museum by the Derwent River features ancient ephemera and contemporary art that tends to explore darker themes. The building itself is remarkable, the collection delightfully off-kilter, and the surrounding landscape is stunning. Plus there are two MONA music festivals in winter and summer attracting top name acts.

Relax at Wendy’s Secret Garden

Yes, while in Sydney, obviously visit the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. But if you can, make a detour to this singular, highly personal place. Started in the 1990s as one woman’s outlet for grief, she has slowly transformed a disused railway yard into an incredible hidden oasis of calm with amazing views of Sydney Harbour.

Discover Murujuga National Park

This park, covering nearly 5,000 hectares of the Burrup Peninsula, is home to the largest concentration of ancient rock art on the planet, with some examples dating back more than 30,000 years. There’s also an incredible array of flora and fauna throughout the park, plus native creatures such as rock wallabies, quolls, and the Pilbara olive python.

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