One of the biggest airline companies in Australia, Qantas, has some great deals that were introduced during 2009. Apart from giving discounts on some international flights, this airline has special offers for members and people who fly with them frequently.
The entire system mentioned is based on collecting points. These points you can gain if you [...]
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009Eco-friendly Tourism Development
Sunday, October 18th, 2009An important part of Australian tourism today is to constantly improve on the offer to both homeland and foreign tourists. There are many aspects worked on at the moment to achieve this goal. Some of them are affordable travel prices, variety of sight seeing tours etc, but one of the best enhancements was done on [...]
A Little Something for Culture Vultures
Sunday, October 18th, 2009If you are up for something different for your next holiday, you will be pleased to find out that you don’t have to go further than Australia to find it. With some great deals offered by certain Australian airlines, you can go for a comfortable trip to Brisbane. This city will be hosting a major [...]
WOMADelaide – Top 3 Australian Festivals.
Monday, September 28th, 2009WOMADelaide
WOMADelaide is Australia's largest and most appreciated world music and dance festival. For four days in 2010 Adelaide's botanic gardens will turn into an enormous festival which attracts over 70,000 people over the event with about 10,000 of them coming from interstate and overseas specifically for the event itself.
At a festival with arts, dance, food, [...]
Comedy Festival – Top 3 Australian Festivals.
Monday, September 28th, 2009The International Comedy Festival.
In 1987 the Melbourne International Comedy festival was launched by Barry Humphries and Peter Cook. Now, over 20 years and 20 festivals later, with attendances of over 400,000 it is Australia's largest and most celebrated cultural event.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world, [...]
Mardi Gras – Top 3 Australian Festivals.
Monday, September 28th, 2009Mardi Gras.
On one glorious day at the end of summer, Sydney transforms itself into a fabulous glittered monstrosity also known as the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. It is the world's premier gay and lesbian arts festival and has a world famous parade that weaves its way through the heart of Sydney leaving behind [...]
Love Wine? Take a boozy mini break through Margaret river.
Monday, September 28th, 2009In the last ten years the famous-to-locals wine and food in the Margaret River Wine region has become something one can only describe as being the most incredible sensory experience. There are many new grape varieties that are showing great promise even though they are still be relatively young.
International wine awards have been coming in [...]
Travel tips for the Australian Outback – Five
Monday, September 28th, 2009Must see destinations.
If you are heading out into the outback, there are some must see desert destinations that you shouldn't miss.
If you are travelling through South Australia, take a scenic flight over the Flinders Rangers and see the incredible natural splendour of the rock basin of Wilpena Pound and then take a trip through the [...]
Travel tips for the Australian Outback – Four
Monday, September 28th, 2009Travel tips for the Australian Outback – Three
Monday, September 28th, 2009Permits for visiting Aboriginal land.
If you are planning on visiting Aboriginal lands it is essential that you get a permit for any travel on or across Indigenous-owned land. These permits protect the privacy of indigenous communities and help to preserve the Australian Aboriginal culture and history and they also help to protect the natural environment. [...]
Travel tips for the Australian Outback – Two
Monday, September 28th, 2009Food and Supplies.
In the outback and across the Australian deserts the food and fuel supplies are generally available every 100 – 300 kilometres on the main roads and highways. But, if you are travelling off the beaten track, I would strongly recommend that you plan ahead and stock up on food, water and fuel when [...]
Travel tips for the Australian Outback – One
Monday, September 28th, 2009Health and Safety
Australia is a relatively safe country to travel in, but like anywhere else in the world, there are certain things you should be aware of when travelling in a new place. It's not only the different cultures that exist when you venture into the Australian desert, it's also the harsh realities of Mother [...]
No longer the Twelve Apostles.
Monday, September 28th, 2009Around 5pm on Saturday Neil Sander, a tour operator who works in the Great Ocean Road area, noticed that the Twelve Apostles, are now only Seven. He arrived on the scene with a tour group and instantly noticed the missing apostle. But, by the time they got there, there wasn't much to see.
‘Just a little [...]
Top five tips for travelling on a budget – Three
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Find cheap healthy food in the cities where you visit
So, you are backpacking through cities in Australia, and you are wanting to watch your dollars and cents? Apart from accommodation, most travellers spend the most of their money on food and drinks. There are some easy tips to avoid this, and still eat well.
Find out [...]
Top five tips for travelling on a budget – Four
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Plan and book ahead.
When travelling on a budget the best way to save money is to have a really good plan of what it is you want to do, what you want to see, and to book as much in advance as you can. Backpackers and other hotels will give you a discount booking ahead [...]
Australia Seeking Slice of Health Tourism
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Australia is planning to tap into the global health tourism sector and attempt to draw in extra tourism from health tourists.
The Australian Associated Press (AAP) has reported that over 60 representatives for various Australians sectors including tourism, medical, health and government have all made a declaration that efforts will be made to get into this [...]
New Zealand Voted as Best Destination Brand
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009After a recent UN survey, New Zealand has come out on top as being the best destination brand.
The survey was published by the Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO United) and the European Travel Commission (ETC). It was comprised of a total of 165 national tourism organisations from across the globe and they were asked to [...]
Australia's beauties rank well in the search of the seven natural wonders…
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Launched in 2007 by the New7Wonders Foundation, the global search was on to recognise the world's seven most wondrous natural sites through the eyes of the public. Now we have gotten to a stage where from hundreds of sites nominated, there are now only 28 finalists and these new rankings compare which finalists appeal most [...]
No leave, No life – Holiday at Home!
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Tourism Australia has launched a massive campaign encouraging Australia's to tackle the work versus life battle and get out into their own country to take a holiday. This is a great venture to encourage the average Australian workers who stockpile their annual leave, to take their leave in their own backyard and discover the undiscovered [...]
Flying on a shoe string – the truth about budget flying.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009With the economic crisis, the purse strings have been tightened all around the world, but here in Australia, for travellers, we are getting some of the best bargains around. Flying both domestically and internationally Australia's choice of budget airlines is only getting bigger, with the recent introduction of Air Asia, taking Australians out of their [...]
In the city – Brisbane
Monday, September 21st, 2009Brisbane is a beautiful city, with a metropolis that relaxes over a gorgeous tropical landscape. It's streets are dotted with art house theatre venues, cafe's, galleries, museums and live music venues. With a full calendar festival city is a place to visit if you are into music, racing, art or beer. If you like to [...]
