You could spend months exploring Western Australia on tours from Perth and just scratch the surface. In the right company, you can still explore a lot in two weeks. Think limestone Pinnacles, pink lakes, powdery white beaches, friendly dolphins in Monkey Mia, kangaroos in Lucky Bay and quokkas on Rottnest Island, superb wineries in Margaret River, record-breaking national parks. Also a great opportunity to join unique Aboriginal experiences along the way.

With its shimmering harbor, iconic Opera House, golden beaches, and vibrant neighborhoods, Sydney is an Australian city in a category all its own. On this 11-day vacation, you leave this cosmopolitan gem and sail to Hobart, Tasmania, where rugged coastlines meet charming streets. Discover Salamanca’s artsy market, the 19th-century mansions in Battery Point, or savor local oysters and sample Tasmanian wines on a half-day excursion to Barilla Bay.