Expert: Ian Smith - 9/17/2006

Question
Dear Ian,
        myself, husband and 2 children would like to holiday in australia next August.
We have no idea on where to go, the more brochures I pick up the more confused I get so many beautiful places, so much to see.
Where do we start? My husband suggested Perth but being a once in a liftime holiday we want to get it right.
We want beautiful sights, history, beaches, interesting tours. If, Ian there is any advice or suggestions you can give us we would be very grateful.  

Answer
(A) How long have you got?
(B) How do you plan to travel while in Australia?
(C) What type of accommodation do you plan to stay in?
When you reply I'll give you a suggested itinerary, without any commercial bias, and I'll put you on to a site where I have nearly 200 pictures and suggestions and others have thousands.
Though initially it may confuse, hopefully I can point you in the right direction.
You must always bear in mind that it's an awful long way from Perth to the east coast.  Remember, the whole United Kingdom can fit in N.S.W. alone with space left over.
Cheers, Ian