Category: Australia

Top 10 activities in South Australia

Top 10 activities in South Australia

By on May 14, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel   - Read 1955 times

Not only is South Australia home to long summers, stunning beaches and award-winning wine, it also offers a diverse range of activities. Whether exploring the ocean depths for leafy sea dragons, sharks or shipwrecks or cycling and trekking through the Outback, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here are ten top suggestions: Swimming [...]

The 10th Noosa Food & Wine Festival, Queensland, Australia

The 10th Noosa Food & Wine Festival, Queensland, Australia

By on May 13, 2013 in Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1140 times

This year sees Noosa celebrating its 10th annual Food & Wine Festival, and to mark the anniversary they have lined up ten Guest Chefs from the 2012 San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list. The Queensland Virtuosi Orchestra will open the event which runs from 16th to 19th May 2013 with a line up of over 200 [...]

Paradise re-visited: Lord Howe Island, Australia

Paradise re-visited: Lord Howe Island, Australia

By on Apr 29, 2013 in Australia, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 1810 times

Just a two hour flight from Sydney is a truly unique travel destination for anyone to visit: Lord Howe Island. Visitor numbers are limited to 400 and there are just 300 or so islanders. Among the attractions are the world’s southernmost coral reef and, just south-east of the island, Ball’s Pyramid, the world’s tallest sea [...]

Mysterious pink lake in Australia

Mysterious pink lake in Australia

By on Apr 25, 2013 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions   - Read 6424 times

Pictured below is the 600-metre-long Hillier Lake that can be found in a densely wooded area of Middle Island in Western Australia – one of 100 or so small islands that make up the Archipelago of the Recherche. This vivid pink lake is something of a mystery and the only one of its kind in the [...]

Luxury accommodation fit for man’s best friend

Luxury accommodation fit for man’s best friend

By on Apr 15, 2013 in Accommodation, Australia, Europe, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 2540 times

Pets are a large part of many people’s lives and family, so leaving them while heading off on holiday can leave a guilty feeling with many owners’ concerned about how they’ll be looked after while they’re away. The good news for many pet owners is whilst you indulge in a luxury break, your pets can be [...]

Australia’s top 10 secrets

Australia’s top 10 secrets

By on Apr 02, 2013 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Magazines, Oceania, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature   - Read 3197 times

The Australian travel magazine, Australian Traveller, has announced the 100 Best Travel Secrets of Australia in a special collectors’ edition of the magazine. The number one secret, Whites Beach in Byron Bay was one of the many stunning beaches to make the list. Several surprises made the top 10 – including Australia’s most expensive secret, Emirates [...]

Noosa Food & Wine Festival, Queensland

Noosa Food & Wine Festival, Queensland

By on Mar 31, 2013 in Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1462 times

This year sees Noosa celebrating its 10th annual Food & Wine Festival, and to mark the anniversary they have lined up ten guest chefs from the 2012 San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list. The Queensland Virtuosi Orchestra will open the event which runs from 16th to 19 May 2013 with a line up of over [...]

New diving tours on the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef, Australia

New diving tours on the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef, Australia

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Australia, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 1871 times

Swim with the largest fish in the world, the magnificent whale shark, with tours from the new Exmouth Diving Centre. From late March to July each year, Ningaloo Reef, a pristine reef system stretching over 260km, is one of the most reliable places to spot these gentle giants, which can grow up to 18m long. [...]

Inspiration for your next trip to Australia

Inspiration for your next trip to Australia

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Australia, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 2110 times

There’s nothing like Australia. In every part of this vast continent you’ll find a wide range of unique experiences and attractions that are sure to deliver the most original and memorable holiday you’ve ever had. Explore 14 feature destinations to inspire your Australian holiday, courtesy of this video from Tourism Australia.

A two night guided gourmet walking tour off Tasmania

A two night guided gourmet walking tour off Tasmania

By on Mar 09, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Australia, Food and Drink, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2598 times

The Bruny island Long Weekend is a two night guided gourmet walking tour of one of Tasmania’s most beguiling and breathtaking off shore islands. Up to eight guests depart Hobart by catamaran, and return by seaplane, after spending three days exploring the island that is the size of Singapore with a human population of 600. Highlights include [...]

The top 5 hotels in Sydney

The top 5 hotels in Sydney

By on Mar 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts   - Read 3676 times

Sydney is a stunning city built around the world’s most beautiful harbour. The iconic Sydney Opera House and world famous Bondi Beach are stand-out jewels in the middle of the city. However on the luxury hotel front we fall a little short of other capital cities around the world! Below is a list of the [...]

The top 5 wine regions in Australia

The top 5 wine regions in Australia

By on Mar 07, 2013 in Australia, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 4705 times

Whilst Australia is portrayed as a nation of beer swillers, it is its wine industry that has boomed over the last 10 years, outselling French wines in British supermarkets and rising to become the seventh largest wine producer in the world. Due to its diverse geography and climate, the country produces a wide range of wines [...]

Vintage glamour in Australia’s sunniest capital

Vintage glamour in Australia’s sunniest capital

By on Mar 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions   - Read 2724 times

Head to Perth in Western Australia in 2013 to stay in the luxurious new Terrace Hotel. Set in a former Bishop’s residence in the city’s West End, the 1890s building has been converted to a five star boutique property with just 15 suites. Beautifully restored jarrah staircases, crystal chandeliers, fireplaces, Victorian and Edwardian furnishings contrast with [...]

10 of the ultimate pit stops along Australia’s east coast

10 of the ultimate pit stops along Australia’s east coast

By on Mar 06, 2013 in Australia, Oceania, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel   - Read 4512 times

Although it’s home to some of the most vibrant vacation spots on the planet, Australia can offer a lot more than barbies on Bondi and croc hunting in Queensland. The best way to cover a vast proportion of the country is by self-drive.  Not only does a car give you the freedom to stop where and when you like; you will [...]

New luxury property opens its doors in Australia’s Nitmiluk National Park

New luxury property opens its doors in Australia’s Nitmiluk National Park

By on Mar 01, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals   - Read 2526 times

A new luxury property, Cicada Lodge, opens its doors today. Situated in the Nitmiluk National Park, in Australia’s Northern Territory, and overlooking Katherine River, this stylish 18 room lodge has panoramic views that guests can enjoy from their own private balcony. From AU$645 (approx. US $670 or £430) per person per night on a bed [...]

The top 5 things to do when in Sydney

The top 5 things to do when in Sydney

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Restaurants   - Read 2929 times

Sydney is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, located on the south east coast of the Tasman Sea. The state capital of New South Wales offers some of the world’s best beaches, excellent shopping and exquisite dining experiences from around the world. Here are some of my favorite activities. Bondi Beach  Just twenty minutes from Sydney’s [...]

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