We’ve all heard of swimming with dolphins, and even swimming with whales. But one South Australian company allows you to swim with a furrier marine creature on their swim with sea lions tours. Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience is located in Baird Bay, a tiny coastal town on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. Just 8 people […]
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Australia’s school holidays are looming, which is enough to fill any parent with dread. The kids will want to be entertained, but it needn’t cost you a fortune. Sydney residents can enjoy a staycation and soak up all the free activities in their own backyard. Museums are always a great option for families looking to […]
When thinking of up-market vacation destinations, few people think of Queensland’s Gold Coast. It’s got a reputation for cheap plastic souvenirs, action-packed theme parks, and rowdy high school graduates. But there’s a much classier side of the Gold Coast to be discovered at Surfer’s Paradise’s more sophisticated cousin, Broadbeach. Broadbeach is an easy hour’s drive […]
Australia is known as one of the best surfing spots in the world, hosting major pro championships on the Gold Coast and Bells Beach. While these breaks grab the headlines, New South Wales locals prefer the more laidback atmosphere of the Cronulla Coast, just outside Sydney. The Cronulla Beaches National Surfing Reserve features seven neighboring […]
You can scoop up some great deals on dining, attractions and services around Australia with new travel deals website Scoopon. Just sign up for a free Scoopon membership to start enjoying the saving. These savings are pretty outstanding; recently the site has offered a five-course banquet at Melbourne’s award-winning Cupido Restaurant for $20, a jetboat […]
We all want to stay somewhere unique, so why not Somewhere Unique in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country? This originally named eco-resort is just two hours away from Sydney, Australia, but it feels like it’s a world away from the big smoke. Somewhere Unique is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, as […]
For a romantic Aussie getaway that won’t hurt the planet, consider a stay at Frog Hollow Estate in the Victorian country town of Daylesford. The former gold mining town, located 115 kilometers north west of Melbourne, is becoming a popular destination for tourists looking to enjoy life at a slower pace. The streets are lined […]
Beach holidays should be family affairs but with many Australian beaches adopting a strict no dogs policy, it can put a dampener on that ideal. But it doesn’t need to be that way. There are many beaches around the country that open their sand to the whole family, and that means Fido too. Byron Beach […]
Australia is a vast land but few tourists, and indeed few locals, ever see it in all its majesty. While the buzzing Eastern coastline with its beaches and big cities is alluring, to see the real Australia you’ll need to head to The Outback. Some 6.5 million square kilometers of rugged rural land are just […]
Ten years ago, Sydney Olympic Park was a hive of activity as elite athletes from around the world competed for gold and glory. The Olympics may be long gone, but the Australian park has barely slowed down. These days it’s home to a variety of events and activities designed to get your blood pumping. One […]