The land of aborigines, kangaroos, boomerangs and beer has a lot more to offer the curious visitor than mere stereotypes. Australia is one of the 12 so-called ‘megadiverse’ countries that contain almost 70% of the world's species – it also has no fewer than 17 sites awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

Property exchange Australia

Rather than staying in run of the mill hotels, Love Home Swap offers its members the chance to stay in real Australian homes – from luxurious renovated farm houses in the outback to contemporary apartments with sea views in Sydney. All it takes is a few clicks to arrange the holiday home exchange of a lifetime.

Island house exchange Australia

For island lovers seeking a House Exchange Australia has plenty to offer – its 8,222 islands range from those in the sub-Antarctic to those on the famed Great Barrier Reef. Approximately 124 miles north of Brisbane, just off the coast of Queensland, lies Fraser Island. It is the largest of the world’s sand islands and contains half of the planet’s perched lakes. Between June and November, lucky visitors can spot humpback whales. Other large islands worth visiting include Tasmania, with its expanses of temperate rain forest; and Kangaroo Island, home to the Flinders Chase National Park.

City home exchange Australia

Australian cities are some of the most beautiful on the planet, and home to some of the friendliest people. Perth, the capital and largest city of Western Australia, regularly features in top 10 lists of the world’s ‘most liveable cities’, while Melbourne is widely held to be the country’s cultural capital.

Sydney, with its stunning harbour, iconic opera house and miles of sandy beaches, is almost too good to be true. By becoming members of Love Home Swap, holidaymakers can arrange a hassle free House Exchange with a family from Melbourne, a singleton from Adelaide, or a young couple from Brisbane.

Seaside home swap Australia

For those seeking a coastal home exchange Australia has an enormous amount of choice. More than eight in every ten Australians live within 50 km of the coast – in Tasmania just one per cent live inland. In addition to the endless white beaches, clean blue seas and stunning scenery, Australians enjoy the ecological wonders of places such as the Great Barrier Reef.