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The huge monolith known as Uluru - formerly Ayers Rock - remains one of Australias most mysterious and beautiful natural features. Rising more than 1,000 feet above the flat red center of the continent,...

Few regions of the world can offer an authentic outback experience like Western Australias Kimberley. The Kimberley has it all ... vast, remote and unspoilt natural landscapes, spectacular coastlines,...

New Zealand-Australia TravelBy Alece SchreiberHave you ever approached your local travel agent with a request for information on an out of the ordinary destination? Have you seen his or her eyes glaze...

It has been my privilege over the past twenty years to travel to many parts of the globe. When I was hired to be a traveling photojournalist for a popular travel magazine, I had no real idea what kind...

Many Australians travelling around Australia have inadvertently checked themselves into poor quality caravan parks. A new independent website now allows caravan and motor home owners to view photos of...

It begins with an imperceptible quickening of the pulse upon seeing birds in flight, the muted flap of wings silhouetted serenely against the crimson backdrop of sunset. Or listening to the ephemeral caress...

Albany Western Australia is a city of approximately 30,000 people in the south-west corner of Western Australia, approximately 409km from Perth . The city is nestled between three large hills, Mount Clarence,...

Few regions of the world offer the range of stunning desert landscapes and unique flora and fauna that can be found in Central Australia. On top of these natural riches, Central Australia is also home...

Cairns is the most popular travel destination in North Queensland, Australia, a major centre where the Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef. Central to many of North Queenslands main attractions, it...

Occasionally – just occasionally – there comes along a TV personality whose enthusiasm and charisma engenders almost universal affection with audiences. Environmentalist, naturalist and documentarist Steve...

Originally founded in 1876 as a service port for the North Queensland goldfields, Cairns is today the international gateway to North Queensland. With a population of 100,000, the Cairns region offers a...

Australias Northern Territory is a huge region, equivalent in size to France, Italy and Spain combined, where natural environments from deserts and rocky mountain ranges to mangroves and tropical forests...

Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory is without doubt one of the most popular tourist attractions in Australia. It is a must see for anyone traveling to Australias tropical regions. Nowhere...

If you havent been to Australia or are planning to visit it a second time, then you must have all the information about the places to visit so that you can fully experience the wonderful land that is...

The Hunter Valley stretches from the Goulburn River and Wollemi National Park in the south to the Barrington Tops National Park in the north. Most of the Hunter Valleys many vineyards are located in the...

Not that were saying the Brits are bland and boring just because their legacy of cuisine to Australia is the standard lamb chop and three vegetables (or meat and three vegetables). After all, that was...

Mandurah is located approximately 72kms south of Perth - Western Australia. Mandurah is a water wonderland visited by day trippers and holiday makers alike all year round. The towns population is approximately...

Ningaloo Reef is located at the western coast of Australia in an area which starts at Cape Range and ends at Shark Bay. It is widely known due to the fact that it has a large reef close to the shore which...

Simply humbling. There is no other way to put it. Despite skyscrapers, theme parks, and other monuments of technological progress, Australia is still deeply rooted in its aboriginal culture and myths....

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com and Bookpleasures.com, is pleased to have as a guest well known author, travel writer and expert on the South Pacific, David Stanley. David is the author...

Many Australians travelling around Australia have inadvertently checked themselves into poor quality caravan parks. A new independent website now allows caravan and motor home owners to view photos of...

Anyone travelling to Adelaide or touring South Australia should definitely consider a day trip to the magnificent Barossa Valley, just a short but scenic hours drive from Adelaide through the beautiful...

Australia honeymoon vacations are more than just being the pleasure of being down under. Australia is virtually a paradise on earth. Many of the people hail the continent as the capital for romance. Be...

What does the Gold Coast have to offer?
The Gold Coast has absolutely everything a family could need for the perfect holiday.
Great stretches of golden sands and rolling waves as the Pacific Ocean greets...

Australias Northern Territory is a land of swirling, near-phosphorescent, ochre dust, rocky mountain-high thunderclouds and sky-shattering storms - a region of pawpaw (papaya) and mango farms, pearl oyster...

A well-planned vacation always means a happier, more enjoyable, more memorable and a safer trip. RESEARCH your travel destination. Study the local climate and tourist seasons so you pick the best time...

By size, English-speaking Australia is the 6th largest country in the world and it extends on to include a group of islands - one of which you might be familiar: Tasmania! Other countries close by include...

After Dave Jeanes book Trip Around Australia sold a massive 10,000 copies in 12 months in Australia, it is now made available in ebook format from www.drivingaroundaustralia.com (PRWEB) July 9, 2005 --...

The Ghan is a living legend in Australian history and offers the ultimate journey through the heart of the Australian continent. Named after Afghan cameleers who originally helped open up the desert interior...

Australias chief draw is its natural beauty. The landscape varies from sunny beaches to tropical rainforests to the rugged outback of the Northern Territory. Its cities combine a European gusto for art...

Significant changes to Australias popular Working Holiday Maker Visa came into effect on 1 July 2006. The changes give holiday makers the opportunity to work and study for longer in Australia and the...

Australias Northern Territory is a land of swirling, near-phosphorescent, ochre dust, rocky mountain-high thunderclouds and sky-shattering storms - a region of pawpaw (papaya) and mango farms, pearl oyster...

Australia honeymoon vacations are more than just being the pleasure of being down under. Australia is virtually a paradise on earth. Many of the people hail the continent as the capital for romance. Be...

When Australia Day comes each January 26th, it brings with it a celebration of all things Australian. This celebration has greatly evolved over time, changing both its name and its content to reflect modern...

BEAT THE HEAT IN AUSTRALIA!
"Fine beaches, perfect weather, good people, and a more secure traveling experience"
If you are looking for all these conveniences and excitement, let Australia handle that...

This site presents holiday homes with outstanding images and property descriptions. The easy to use functions allow holiday seekers to effortlessly search, reserve and secure their holiday home online....

The first recorded mapping of what is now Geographe Bay and the eventual town of Busselton, was in 1801 by the French explorer Nicolas Baudin, from the ships the Geographe and Naturaliste. The Bay was...

Now firmly established in the U.S. market place as one of the most popular forms of outdoor wear, the introduction of outback styled clothing first made its initial appearance several years ago. It all...

The town of Alice Springs is located in the middle of the Australian continent and is the unofficial but undisputed capital of the Australias vast outback. This unique town is rich in history and natural...

Uncovering Port Douglas as the Hottest Hot Spot to Live and Invest
Australias national identity is as tied to sun, sand and sea as Englands is to bangers and mash but is there any sleepy seaside towns...

Most international travelers jet into Sydney, Australia, fly north to Queenslands Great Barrier Reef or Gold Coast, and then jet off home again. In doing so, they short-change themselves. They miss the...

Mandurah is located approximately 72kms south of Perth - Western Australia. Mandurah is a water wonderland visited by day trippers and holiday makers alike all year round. The towns population is approximately...

It begins with an imperceptible quickening of the pulse upon seeing birds in flight, the muted flap of wings silhouetted serenely against the crimson backdrop of sunset. Or listening to the ephemeral caress...

Believe it or not Christmas Island, actually has nothing to do with the Holiday Season of Christmas. A small, non self-governing Territory of Australia, the Territory of Christmas Island is located in...

It doesnt matter how many documentaries youve seen or how much youve heard about Australia or spoken to others about it, once youve taken your first look at Australia youll be forever hooked and want...

About 180 kilometres south of Brisbane and 800 kilometres north of Sydney, the Byron Bay area is Australias eastern-most mainland coastal region. Byron Bay enjoys a mild sub-tropical climate, with summer...

A collector of Eagle Figurines tells his story of a strange site when travelling down under. "The other day, a friend and I were driving down a somewhat quiet highway in Southern Australia, when we saw...

Arltunga, located about 120 km east of Alice Springs in the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges, was the first town to be built in Central Australia. Established around 1887, this historic mining town is today a...

I travelled to Australia with Emirates Airlines via Dubai, I had been planning to go there for many years and finally my dream was coming true. I had taken three weeks off work and had decided what I wanted...

Travellers visit Australia to see Sydney, the Rock, the Reef... and the Australian Outback. To prepare a travel itinerary, make reservations for accommodations, book the flights and so on... well, you...

Kangaroo Island has been described as one of earths last unspoilt island refuges, and with very good reason. This idyllic island located off the coast of South Australian is an idyllic tour destination...

BEAT THE HEAT IN AUSTRALIA!
"Fine beaches, perfect weather, good people, and a more secure traveling experience"
If you are looking for all these conveniences and excitement, let Australia handle that...

Running has many legends. Take Marathon for instance. In 490 BC, Phidippides ran all the way from Marathon (a place in Greece) to Athens, a distance of 26.2 miles, to inform Athens of its win over the...

Australias tropical Top End is undoubtedly one of the last great secrets of adventure travel, although the popularity of the region is now growing rapidly as word spreads about its magnificent, unspoilt...

I have been travelling on long car trips ever since I was a young kid, mostly because it was cheaper for our family of 6 than flying, but also because I happen to live in, what I believe to be, the most...

Sail away to the land down under today! On an Australian cruise adventure, you can revel in the cosmopolitan hustle of its cities, catch sight of its one-of-a-kind marine and animal life, and even enjoy...

The Daintree Rainforest in the far north of Queensland in Australia is a premier tour destination for anyone seeking the unspoilt natural splendour of a vast, ancient forest basking in a beautiful tropical...

For many people the prospect of crossing Australias largest city, Sydney, by car is not going to be the highlight of their trip along the east coast of Australia. Sydney has many great attractions and...

Australia is unique. It is the only country that is also a continent. Australia is the sixth largest country and the smallest continent in the world. Australia is sometimes referred to as being "down under",...

For all its conveniences, modern living leaves a lot to be desired. We spend our days enduring the ever-increasing pressures of work, the citys oppressive unfriendliness, the daily commuter grind and...

Ayers Rock is undoubtedly one of Australias most widely recognised icons both nationally and internationally. It is also one of Australias most popular tour destinations, and for very good reason. Set...

Located just 65 kilometres north of Cairns International Airport, Port Douglas is popular with both Australian and International visitors as a destination to get married. The only place in the world where...

Few regions of the world offer the range of stunning desert landscapes and unique flora and fauna that can be found in Central Australia. On top of these natural riches, Central Australia is also home...

The Australian Outback is one of the last true frontiers of the modern world. It is a vast land, sometimes harsh and unforgiving, but always endowed with spectacular beauty, enormous variety and fascinating...