All Entries in the "Travel Guides" 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”. [...]
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, [...]
Coober Pedy Hostels
Coober Pedy is the largest Opal mining town in Australia. The town is located approximately halfway between Adelaide and Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. It is hot and arid over summer and has a unique landscape which is scattered with mounds of dirt from opal mining.
Melborne Hostels
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria and the second-largest city in Australia. It is situated on the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay. Melbourne is considered to be one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan cities where cafes, fine food, wines and the arts are highly regarded. The city is lush with many beautiful gardens, parks [...]
Stay safe in Melborne while travelling
Melbourne is a relatively safe city, but the usual precautions still apply as for any large city, including keeping valuables hidden, and travelling with a friend or companion on the street or a train late at night, if possible. Certain areas which are fine during the day can be unsafe at night if you are [...]
Devonport
Devonport is a harbour town located on the Mersey River. Devonport has cosmopolitan cuisine and excellent shopping including specialist Tasmanian art and craft shops. Many hours can be spent exploring the history and heritage strolling through the parklands along the picturesque waterfront. Devonport has over 20 kilometres of cycle/walkways which will take in local parks, [...]
Things to See and Do in Hobart
Cadbury Chocolate A tour of the Claremont Chocolate Factory is a must for chocoholics. You’ll see our delicious chocolates being made – and enjoy free samples. Buy chocolate a factory prices at the end of the tour as well. Tours from 8am Monday to Friday, bookings are essential. Hastings Caves State Reserve offers visitors a [...]
Adelaide Travel Guide
The majority of South Australia’s population live in Adelaide, it’s capital. Adelaide, is located on the River Torrens and is a picturesque city that is surrounded by parklands. It has an abundance of cafes, restaurants and a thriving night club scene. There are a variety of activities and things to see within close proximity to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
