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6 musts in Brisbane

The dazzling capital and largest city (pop. 2.8 million) of Queensland is an ultimate destination for unforgettable holidays. Encompassing a vibrant mix of modern architecture, stunning natural features and welcoming climate all-year-round, Brisbane serves as an emblem of Australian outdoor lifestyle and relaxed ethos. It´s richly endowed with a morass of hidden treasures, ranging from vast sandy beaches, beautiful public gardens, multi-layered arts scenes, to Australia's most exotic wildlife…

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Why a site in Victoria is one of ´10 of the Most Haunted Places to Visit Around the World´

Visit Melbourne The Aradale Lunatic Asylum is a hulking complex of more than 60 buildings in the town of Ararat (2½ hours west of Melbourne) which was operated first as a county jail, then as an insane asylum from 1867 all the way until 1998; since 2001 it´s been a campus of Melbourne Polytechnic. As one might imagine, that adds up to 131 years of pain, suffering, tortured souls, and more than 13,000 deaths over the years. It´s open for tours of its notorious, deliciously spooky J Ward as…

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5 fabulous Oz destinations for water lovers

With nearly 26,000 kilometres (more than 16,000 miles) of coastline, this continent unto itself, surrounded by three of the world's great oceans: the Pacific, the Indian, and the Southern Ocean. It´s most famous for the surfing culture along its eastern coast but also offers an incredible array of aquatic adventures, from adrenaline pumpers to simply bathing off gorgeous beaches in crystal-clear seas. And here we focus on a quintet of places that all marine mavens should have on their bucket…

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6 of Australia's Top Musts

The Land Down Under is a traveller favourite thanks to its warm weather, stunning beaches, exciting cities, and diverse landscapes. And if you´re visiting from the Northern Hemisphere, keep in mind that the seasons are reversed. So this month through November is spring, and December through February is summer - which is an especially fantastic time to visit - including these iconic destinations: read post

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Sally Hammond May 10, 2012 at 6:36am

Finally I can announce that my latest iPad and iPhone application is now out. Lots of info, pics and fun facts about Sydney's past and present. Over 130 places and hundred of pics.

To get it, download the free Sutro World @ www.sutromedia.com/world (or find Sutro World on iTunes App store).
THEN sort by name: Sydney's Living History - AND click the price in the upper right corner and watch it download.
Tripatini February 17, 2012 at 7:38pm

Can anyone help a U.S. member interested in work arrangements in Oz? If you have any pointers or advice, please respond at this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Thanks, mate!
Andrea Spirov January 26, 2012 at 7:13am

Happy Australia Day, everyone! Today I celebrate exactly seven years since I first came to visit Oz and my first on-soil OzDay as a citizen. Have written a post about how we celebrate the day here http://inspiringtravellers.com/2012/01/26/celebrating-australia-day...
Tripatini December 15, 2011 at 5:14pm

G'day, all! We've got a question from a fellow Tripatini member about the best (and most affordable) ways to do Queensland's Gold Coast. If you'd like to offer advice, please respond to this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Thanks!
Jennifer Vander Lind December 9, 2011 at 1:37am

Australia- What an amazing country with such diversity wherever you go. From the Sydney opera house, world class diving, Koalas and Kangaroos to great beaches and sooo much more. Looking to experience this adventure with a small group of ladies? look no futher we have a great itinerary for 2012. please visit us for more details.

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David Paul Appell October 28, 2011 at 1:18am

We have a Tripatini member looking for farmstay suggestions in Australia. To respond, please click on this link to Ask A Travel Pro.
Annabel Candy September 6, 2011 at 4:18am

New to the group so just dropping in to say Gidday:) I have a travel blog: http://www.getinthehotspot.com/ and also share blogging tips so really hoping we can help each other grow, learn and kick butt;)
David Paul Appell July 21, 2011 at 10:55pm

Anyone familiar with Tasmania? One of our members hasposted a question in our Tasmania group about the road project through the Tarkine forest and its potential effect on the Tasmanian devils. Click this link to help him out!
Sarah Coghill June 17, 2011 at 1:55pm

I have just published a new collection of images from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth from my recent visit to Australia in April. Click the link to view the full gallery. Images can be made available to accompany travel articles - please contact me with any enquiries.

White Light Gallery Australia images
Ed Wetschler June 11, 2011 at 3:26pm

Chinese visitors are now Australia's fourth largest tourism market, but they spend more $ than any other visitors in Australia. Who'd have predicted this?