Australia – The world’s biggest movie set

It’s going to be the biggest movie of the year. Baz Luhrmann’s latest masterpiece, Australia opens this Christmas and is expected to cause a surge in travel to the country. Set against the backdrop of the outback’s spiritual scenery, this period epic is expected to spark a frenzy of Britons booking their own holidays down under.

Leading escorted tour operator Travelsphere (travelsphere.co.uk) offers an exciting selection of tours that not only visit all the must-see sights synonymous with Oz but also journey through the alluring landscape that features so prominently in the film.

Australia is due for UK release on Boxing Day and portrays the love story between an English Aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) who is left in charge of a cattle station and her Australian cattle-hand assistant (Hugh Jackman). Set during the bombings of World War II, this romantic tale is guaranteed to set hearts on fire.

You can re-capture the stunning scenery which starts in the film up-close and personal with any of Travelsphere’s astonishing Australian adventures.

The 30-day Grand Tour of Australia offers a comprehensive exploration of the beautiful and compelling country.

Immerse yourself in the buzzing excitement of Australia’s great cities - Sydney, Melbourne and Perth; Take the long way around and drive the Great Ocean Road or experience a totally different way of life by journeying into the amazing Australian outback.

On this epic journey you can take in smaller towns and cities such as Cairns and Adelaide, visit the astounding Alice Springs and Darwin and see some of the country’s natural wonders including Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef. This inspiring tour will leave you in awe of Australia.

Prices for Travelsphere’s once-in-a-lifetime trip start from £3,299 per person. The price includes flights from a range of UK airports to Perth, returning from Adelaide, twenty seven nights’ accommodation on a room-only basis, numerous excursions, transfers, all taxes and the services of a Travelsphere tour manager. Departures are between January - May 2009 and September – November 2009.

If you have less time to spare, Travelsphere’s 22-day tour of Australia offers a thrilling and extensive journey through the Land of Oz. You will visit the cosmopolitan cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth, experience the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef journey into the heart of the country to see Alice Springs. You’ll also get to see the remarkable Aboriginal caves and watch the sun rise and set over the wondrous Ayers Rock.

Prices for this memorable tour start from £2,399 per person. The price includes flights from a range of UK airports to Perth, returning from Melbourne, nineteen nights’ room only accommodation, transfers, excursions, taxes and services of a Travelsphere tour manager. Departures are between January - June 2009 and August – November 2009.

As an ABTA member and ATOL licence holder, Travelsphere guarantees that come what may its customers’ money and holidays are fully protected.

For more information, log on to Travelsphere.co.uk.