If you’re planning a trip Downunder, chances are you’ll fly in via Sydney or Melbourne. There’s also a fair chance you’ll spend a few days enjoying Sydney’s glistening harbour vistas or bar hopping through Melbourne’s ever-growing culture and culinary scenes. Having lived in both cities, I can say the appeal never wears off. But while […]
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The Stories Behind Some of the Iconic Sites of Goway’s World
Every historic structure has a tale to tell, especially when they are world-renowned. We are all aware of the following list of attractions, but perhaps unaware of the story behind them. Just to experience them is one thing, but to find out how they came to be is another. This is not meant to be […]
What to Expect on an Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip
It’s a rare list of Australia’s “must-sees” that doesn’t put Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef somewhere near the top. The world’s largest underwater wonder, the reef supports more than 1,500 species of fish, 30 species of marine mammal, 411 types of hard coral, and a third of the world’s soft corals, creating an ecosystem unmatched anywhere […]
Things to Do on Australia Travel That Will Fascinate Your Friends When You Return
There are experiences on Australia travel you can enjoy which are different and unusual without participating in wild or strenuous endeavours. If you are like me, you love to tell your friends about the places you visited where you had a unique experience. Australia offers these without having to swim with sharks, skydive, or go […]
7 Great Reasons to Hit the Coastal Road in Western Australia
Stretching over 2.6 million square kilometers (1 million square miles), Western Australia offers a taste of Down Under that goes beyond the clichés and obvious tourist highlights. Starting in Perth – a vibrant city with nature on its doorstep – Australia’s largest state boasts some of the most remarkable experiences. From the world’s largest fringing […]
Three Great Alternatives to the Classic Trip Downunder
When it comes to spending two weeks in Australia, one great way to do it is to see the country’s cultural hubs, Melbourne and Sydney, along with two of its greatest natural treasures, the Great Barrier Reef and the North Queensland rainforest. But when you fly with Virgin Australia, there’s more than one way to […]
Top Things to Do in Western Australia
Western Australia is Australia’s largest state and a place where you can experience cosmopolitan highlights, venture across the rugged Outback, relax along a lineup of pristine beaches that beggar belief, and enjoy cultural experiences in remote cities. The best part is that you don’t have to worry that other travellers are crowding your view. Western […]
Discover Victoria on a Self-Drive, with Air Canada
The state of Victoria is best known for Melbourne, the seven-time “World’s Most Liveable City” according to the Economist. But the road beyond Melbourne deserves as much attention as this justifiably popular city. There are few places that better accommodate the freedom of a road trip, where you can stop off on a quiet stretch […]
Goway’s Waltzing Matilda Ups the Ante on Australia and New Zealand Travel
Now is the time to start planning that once-in-a-lifetime trip Downunder. Many Australia and New Zealand vacation packages take in the big, well known sights. But finding a combined Australia and New Zealand travel itinerary that does justice to both countries is harder than you might think. Most Australia and New Zealand tours split the […]
Discover the Great Barrier Reef on a scUber Adventure
Every traveller wants to go to the Great Barrier Reef. And now due to a partnership between Queensland and Uber, you can live out the dream of exploring the world’s largest coral reef by doing nothing more than using an app on your smartphone. The Uber app, to be exact. How to Ride in the […]