May 3rd is Wild Koala Day, a perfect day to raise awareness of endangered koalas and their threatened natural habitat. Our friend, Janine Duffy, from Echidna Walkabout Tours, knows a little bit about koalas. It was Janine who penned a…
The Great Barrier Reef might be Australia’s most well-known reef, but it’s certainly not Australia’s only reef worth visiting. If you want to explore Australia’s waters, swim with sea creatures, and avoid the crowds, take a trip to Australia’s lesser-known, World…
Australia has some of the most beautiful coastal areas in the world, with endless emerald oceans, an abundance of marine life, and incredible coral reefs. Whether you prefer to laze on the beaches of the Sunshine Coast or snorkel amongst…
Looking for exceptional scenery, fascinating history, cultural pursuits, fine dining, and good beaches on your Australia vacation? Look no further, Hobart offers all this and more! Situated in the south, on the island of Tasmania, this capital city and has…
One of the world’s most iconic scenic coastal routes hugs Australia’s southwest coastline, with such magnificence that you’ll instantly recognize why it’s been voted one of the world’s best scenic drives. Your Australia vacation to explore this self-drive destination starts…
Your Australia vacation starts the moment you board your Air New Zealand flight, which provides an enjoyable, comfortable journey, along with award-winning service. One of the most popular attractions for travellers visiting Melbourne, is a visit to the Phillip Island…
It is possible the first sight and site that comes to mind when thinking of Sydney, Australia is its opera house. Then again, perhaps it is the nearby harbour bridge. Either way, both are superbly impressive in their own way.…
The Sydney Opera House, situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour in Australia, has to be one of the world’s most easily recognizable buildings. This would be due to its totally unique design – a masterpiece of 20th Century architecture.…
A perfect trip to Australia’s tropical Northern Territory must include a visit to Kakadu National Park. In this legendary nature protectorate you can walk among impressive sandstone rock formations while keeping an eye out for the shy black wallaroo hiding…
A region well worth visiting while on your Australia vacation is the Snowy Mountains. Ideal during both summer and winter months, it is truly an alpine wilderness, and home to Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s five highest peaks and its only glacial…
If you are planning an Australia vacation, it’s likely that you’ve heard of Ayers Rock, and are probably wondering if it’s worth seeing. Well, read on and you can decide for yourself. What exactly is Ayers Rock? In brief, it’s…
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