Getting There

✦ It’s a long flight to Australia so why not shake off some jet lag with a short stop over? ✦ We spent two days in Hong Kong where we took the famous Star Ferry to Hong Kong Island and boarded the world’s steepest funicular railway for stunning views from Victoria Peak before stocking up on souvenirs at Temple Street Night Market. ✦ If you’ve got a British passport you’ll need a visa to get into Australia. It’s free to apply online but going through a visa agency or travel agent can mean you’ll pay around £20 a time.