Fraser Island, spiagge, foreste e surf

K’Gari, known as Fraser Island, is the largest sand island in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site lying off the Queensland coast. Its dunes cloaked in rainforest, crystal-clear freshwater lakes such as Lake McKenzie, and long beaches driveable by 4x4 make it an extraordinary place. Dingoes live here in the wild and whales can be spotted during their migration. It is explored by 4x4 along the Seventy-Five Mile Beach. An adventure into Australia’s purest and most spectacular nature.

An elegant seaside resort on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Noosa combines golden beaches, rainforest and a refined, laid-back lifestyle. The heart of the town is Hastings Street, a lively avenue of boutiques, cafés and restaurants overlooking Main Beach, a gathering place for surfers and families alike. A short walk away stretches Noosa National Park, where coastal trails cross eucalypt woodland to reach hidden bays such as Tea Tree Bay, home to koalas and dolphins. Inland, the Noosa River Everglades invite kayak explorations through mirror-still channels. With its chic atmosphere and pristine nature, Noosa is a perfect destination for those seeking relaxation, sea and wellbeing.

(255km / about 3.5 hours). The legendary Bruce Highway is followed all the way to Brisbane. From here, continue along State Route 13 to the heart of Lamington National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Lamington National Park spreads across the green highlands of the Queensland hinterland, south of Brisbane, guarding at the heart of Australia's Gondwana rainforests a precious corner of nature recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ancient subtropical rainforest, hidden waterfalls and a wealth of walking trails make it a paradise for hikers and birdwatchers. Among tree ferns, Antarctic beech and brilliantly coloured birds, the park offers views suspended among the clouds. An ideal destination to lose yourself in the continent's most ancient nature, far from the bustle of the coast.

Golden beaches, perfect waves and a bohemian spirit make Byron Bay one of Australia’s best-loved coastal destinations, in northern New South Wales. Its lighthouse, perched on Cape Byron, marks the easternmost point of the continent and offers one of the country’s most scenic sunsets, often enlivened by dolphins and, in season, migrating whales. The town cultivates a laid-back atmosphere of surfing, markets, organic cafés and a vibrant arts and food scene. Inland, the green hills of the hinterland hide alternative villages and waterfalls tucked into the rainforest. Byron Bay is an invitation to freedom, between sea, nature and creativity.