All Entries in the "Queensland" Category
Agnes Water and Town of 1770
Agnes Water and The Town of 1770 are located about 1.5 hours north of Bundaberg. They are small and less touristy than other coastal towns primarily due to them being some distance away from the Bruce Highway. The road to Agnes Water is sealed now, so has opened the area up to more travellers, but in [...]
How to get to Brisbane and get out again
Getting In Air Brisbane International and Domestic Airport (http://www.bne.com.au/) is located about 17km northwest of the city. It is serviced by many international airlines with five domestic carriers, Qantas (http://www.qantas.com.au/), Jet Star (http://www.jetstar.com/) the budget arm of Qantas, Virgin Blue (http://www.virginblue.com.au/), Macair (http://www.macair.com.au/) and Sunshine Express (http://www.sunshineexpress.com.au/). All regularly arrive and depart for all major centres [...]
Bundaberg Sights and Activities
A trip to Bundaberg is a wonderful way to experience several of Australia’s greatest natural gifts. Bundaberg has the colour and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef right on its doorstep and from January to the end of March, tiny turtle hatchlings can be seen emerging from their shells at Mon Repos Beach. Whale watching, [...]
Gold Coast Hostels
Sixty-five kilometres south east of Brisbane is a tourist Mecca that is the Gold Coast. The region’s 42km coastline stretches from Southport to Coolangatta. The northern end of the Gold Coast (especially Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach) is more commercialized, with plenty of action for backpackers and “schoolies” (school leavers celebrating the end of exams). Gold [...]
Surfers Paradise Hostels
Surfers Paradise is arguably the hub of the Gold Coast. If you want to be where the action is, obtaining lodgings close to Surfers Paradise is a must. The southern end of the Gold Coast caters mainly to families holidaying from the cooler southern states. Away from the coast is the “Green behind the Gold”. [...]
Mission Beach
Mission Beach is one of those lazy, idyllic little locales you always knew existed along the north Queensland coast, you just didn’t know exactly where. If you need respite from crowds, stress, and having to get dressed for dinner, you’ll find it just 90 minutes drive south from Cairns. Hugging the coast for about 15km, [...]
Noosa Hostels on the Sunshine Coast
Nestled at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, Noosa combines the natural charm of seaside getaways with casual sophistication. This blend of spectacular ocean beaches, National Parks and delicate ecosystems is combined with the comforts of contemporary living. It’s this unique mix that gives Noosa the enviable lifestyle qualities that underpin its reputation as [...]
Townsville Hostels
Townsville, Australia’s largest tropical city, has become the premier destination for travellers wanting to see the ‘real’ North Queensland. This city of 150,000 people is a charming blend of old and new with modern facilities that include entertainment, pubs, clubs, restaurants and accommodation to suit all tastes. Because it is located in the dry tropics, [...]
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach (or “Airlie) is located about 1.5 hours north of Mackay. It is the step off point to the Whitsundays a group of tropical islands and the Great Barrier Reef. With around 25,000 residents it is developed to cater for almost every kind of tourist and backpacker. Abel point marina is where charter boats [...]
Top 10 Cairns Hostels 2009
These are the top 10 hostels for Cairns as rated by travellers who have stayed in them. Like all reviews, they are subjective and what is great for someone may be a nightmare for someone else so research the places that you want to stay. This is a comprehensive list of hostels in Cairns. Enjoy [...]
Cairns hostel and travel guide
Palm Beach Cairns is located in tropical North Queensland and is a major tourist destinatio0n. This town is set up to cater to all travellers no matter what the budget. It is supremely popular with divers who use Cairns as a base for diving the Great Barrier Reef. There are heaps of diving shops catering [...]
Brisbane Travellers Review
Brisbane is the third largest capital city in Australia, but it has a more country feel than its bigger cousins Melbourne and Sydney. This is slowly changing as more and more people discover this little jem and start to move here to enjoy the lifestyle and the weather.
