Jan 26, 2006

In celebration of Australia Day, budget travel portal lastminute.com has announced bargain deals to several destinations Down Under. A London to Melbourne roundtrip ticket is priced at £489. Valid dates are April 16 to June 30, and travelers can hire a car in Melbourne from £18 per day.

Meanwhile, a London to Sydney trip is priced at £557.  Travel dates are from January 24 to March 31, and travelers can hire a car in Sydney from £18 per day. A London to Brisbane trip, on the other hand, is priced at £602. Travel dates are from April 14 to June 30, and you can hire a car in Brisbane also from £18.

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