When you reach Sydney, whether it be your first touch down in Australia or the last one, it would be a great idea to explore New South Wales. This state is the most populous one in the country, and it offers a great range of beautiful locations wort
Read more…If you plan to travel to Australia, one important thing to consider is how you will get around. It is essential that you have your car during your stay for the simple reason that Australia is a very large country and getting around is a huge problem
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Tourism careers in Melbourne and other major cities across Australia are taking off as the travel and tourism market in Australia continues to grow year on year. This means lots of exciting new opportunities are out there for anyone already working
The sheer vastness of Australia makes going on a road trip one of the best ways to explore this marvelous country. No other means of travel lets you slow down and truly take in the unique scenery and landscapes of this eclectic continent. Sometime
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The roughly 90 Whitsunday islands form a popular tourist attraction in Australia. and are located off Australia’s northeast coast, in the state of Queensland, they lie exactly at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef site. This is what attracts most
Sydney is the place to be in autumn (that's spring to you all in the Northern Hemisphere!). The weather has cooled down and leaves are falling but the sun is still shining. Most importantly, the event of the season begins - the autumn racing carniva
‘"Migaloo" was the name of a white humpback whale which was seen in Australian waters some time ago, and still appears from time to time … recently, I heard a white whale calf had also been seen. In the language of Australia’s indigenous people, it
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For young people especially, a visit to Brisbane, Australia can be very saturated and exciting. First of all, Brisbane is famous for its unique natural attractions, botanical gardens and picturesque parks. In these places, you can walk pleasantly an
Beaches are a huge part of Australia’s cultural identity. Not only are they some of our most iconic locations, beaches provide a range of health benefits, from relieving stress to boosting our immune system. In 2016, the Accessible Beaches campaig
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Perth, capital of West Australia, sits where the Swan River meets the southern coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mt. Eliza offer sweeping views of the city. Perth has emerged as a most pop
Australia's largest city, is capital, known for its harbourfront Opera House with an exquisite sail-like design; Darling Harbour and Circular Quay, hubs of waterside life; the towering, arched Harbour Bridge; and the esteemed Royal Botanic Gardens n
恭喜發財! (That's kung hei fat choy to you.) As hundreds of millions ring in the Year of the Monkey for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year), I'm reminded of one of the Chinese diaspora's great gifts to travelers across the planet: funky Chinatowns wher
Local travel needs more entrepreneurs to operate and promote healthy local enterprises, whether they be small B&B’s or Grand Lodges, small day tour operators or extended tour businesses or....... promoters.
Here is an opportunity to get involved as a
Here in the southern hemisphere, July is the middle of winter, and the celebration of Christmas in July got started by some Irish vacationers impressed with the snowy, Christmasy feel of the Blue Mountains in winter, and decided to have Christmas din
One of the world's great road trips is not terribly long - just about 150 miles (245 kilometres), but packs an extraordinary amount of spectacular scenery and exciting stuff to do as it hugs the dramatic 'Surf Coast' and 'Shipwreck Coast' of Australi
Even if you aren’t seeking out rugged terrain when visiting Oz, chances are you are going to come across roads that require a 4WD vehicle. But for those who regularly seek out that “path less taken,” this land Down Under of nearly 7 million square ki
My hotel arrangements for a three week trip in Australia fell through less than two weeks before my trip and Tourism Australia (who is flying me there) has been unable to get me any other comp accommodations. I contacted every PR person I knew or co
Read more…It starts just after I land in Hobart. I am whisked into the airport’s private Saffire Lodge lounge. Quick refresh, an espresso and pick up my snack pack and drink, then fold into a private car to take me to the magical Freycinet Peninsula of Tasm
