Few countries accommodate adventure as much as Australia. And not just one kind of adventure, but seemingly every kind. You can dive beneath the waves and explore the underwater world off the coast, or race across sand dunes aboard a dune buggy. You can hike through vast desert landscapes or zip-line through the tall trees […]
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Eco-Friendly Travel on Australian Vacations
Everything we do, including travel, impacts the world around us. This impact can be positive, such as the money that we spend at local businesses and restaurants going to support families that live in the destinations we visit. But it can also be negative, such as the weight of our steps walking on ancient stones […]
The Wow Factor of the Whitsundays on Travel to Australia
Making up half the country’s east coast, it’s no secret that Queensland holds some spectacular sights for visitors on their travel to Australia. Then, there’s the Whitsundays, a collection of islands that offer both a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, and an experience that somehow transcends it. These islands are locked in a year-round […]
Ultimate Guide to Australia’s Whitsunday Islands
If you’re searching for a sunny corner of the world that is the epitome of a tropical paradise, the sparkling Whitsunday Islands in Australia will be your dream come true. The breathtaking group of 74 tropical islands, bordered by the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and the sheltered waters of the Coral Sea, is […]
Visiting the Icons of Oz on An Australia Vacation (Part 2)
Previous: Visiting the Icons of Oz on An Australia Vacation (Part 1) As mentioned in Part 1 of this article, Australia boasts an incredibly biodiverse landscape. As a result, it is home to some of the greatest natural wonders our planet has to offer. Even a general survey of Australia deserves more than one article […]
Top 5 Things to Do in Colourful Queensland on Your Australia Vacation
Queensland is an intriguing destination of contrasts, from endless white sandy beaches sloping down towards crystal-clear emerald waters and multi-coloured coral reefs, to rust coloured deserts and misty rainforests swarming with rare animals and birds. Enjoy the underwater paradise of the Great Barrier Reef and the silent lunar landscape of the Australian Outback – all […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Australia
If you are conversant with Australia, you will know that a large part of the country is anything other than urban. It has been described as a nature wonderland, thereby a great destination for Australia ecotourism. Australia leads the world in adventure tourism, with its vast areas of completely uninhabited wilderness, tropical jungle, and rainforests […]
Get to Know Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
A well-known icon of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is on many a traveller’s bucket list, so a visit to this natural phenomenon would enrich any Australia vacation. Situated off the coast of Queensland, it is the largest coral reef system in the world, and offers water enthusiasts an array of activities, as well as […]
Unveiling Lonely Planet’s Top Attractions of the World
Guide book giant, Lonely Planet, has lifted the lid on the world’s greatest attractions, naming 500 favourites in its new Ultimate Travel book. While those 500 spots might inspire some fierce globetrotter debate, there’s no denying the top five are worthy winners – and they’re all easier to reach than you think. Ranked in reverse […]
Plan Your Perfect Australia Escape
With six states, two territories, and endless possibilities, choosing the perfect Australia vacation is all in the planning. With award-winning airlines taking care of the long flight, and the exchange rate now in the USD’s favour, Australia is the most accessible it’s been to North Americans in years. The hardest part might be choosing where […]
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