Archive for May, 2009
Albany Travel & Hostels Guide
Albany is a port city on south coast of Western Australia, 400 km south of Perth, the state capital. It is situated on Princess Royal Harbour, a natural inlet of the Southern Ocean. Unlike nearly all of Western Australia, Albany is cool and wet, with a Mediterranean climate with an average summer temperature of only [...]
Broome Travel & Hostels Guide
Broome is a historical pearling town situated in the Kimberley region in Western Australia. It is a well developed tourist destination, popular with Australians, in the dry season (from May to September). In the dry months the weather is ideal. It has sunny days with temperatures around 30C and balmy evenings and nights when the [...]
Top 40 things to do and see in Melbourne
Melbourne is generally regarded as Australia’s cultural capital. The city’s features include Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping, many cultural institutions such as museums, galleries and theatres, and large parks and gardens. Reasons for tourists to visit Melbourne are to attend major sporting events, to use it as a base for exploring surrounding regions such as Grampians [...]
Melbourne airports travellers guide
Melbourne Airport, located 22 km north-west of the city centre at Tullamarine, provides regular access from all major Australian cities, as well as many international destinations across Europe, America, Asia and the South Pacific region. Note that due to Australia’s distance from most parts of the world, many international flights may go via an Asian hub (for example Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Hong Kong) or a Pacific Hub like Auckland, and/or transfer in Sydney.
Kalgoorlie in a nut shell
Kalgoorlie is a gold mining town, which appears to be located in middle of nowhere. It has wide open desolate vistas that are transformed into an amazing carpet of wild flowers from August to September. It is truly an outback town that needs to be visited, to be appreciated. Pubs are spread throughout the city [...]
Southern Peninsula
The Southern Peninsula is about and hour drive south of Melbourne. It is the holiday playground for Melbournenites. The sheltered beaches of the bay are excellent for safe swimming, while the ocean side of the peninsula has great waves for the surfers. Portsea Pier There are several little townships scattered along the coast, Safety Beach, [...]
Driving in Melbourne explained for Travellers
Driving around Melbourne is relatively easy as the streets are in a grid system so generally if you miss your turn just turn at the next street and you will get back on track. There are a few tips and tricks for drivng around the CBD including hook turns and trams. See our article on [...]
Stay safe in Sydney travelers tips
Sydney has similar crime issues to most large western cities, but that being said, it is a safe place to visit. Be on the lookout for the usual big city crime problems such as pickpocketing, and exercise caution on the rail system late at night, as you would in other cities. It is generally advisable [...]
Sydney night life
Sydney has an enormous number of places to drink and party. A limited number of venues have 24 hour licences, however the majority close before 3am and some as early as 11pm, particularly if there are nearby residents. Most venues will have door staff checking photo identification to determine that you are over 18. Admission [...]
Sydney Festivals and Events
Sydney is home to a number of major and minor festivals and calendar events each year: The Sydney Festival is an arts festival held in January each year. It aims to be international in reach, inviting acclaimed international artists to exhibit their work or perform in Sydney. A number of free outdoor events are held [...]
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge has an excellent view of the city, especially at dawn and dusk, although the drivers and train passengers relegated to the middle of the Bridge don’t see it. There are four things to do on the Bridge: Cross it on one of the protected lanes on either side of the bridge [...]
Sydney Harbour
The harbour is served by a dedicated ferry service which transports passengers across the harbour. An excellent way to see both the harbor and Sydney attractions is to take a ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, Manly or Parramatta. There are a number of islands in the centre of the harbour which you can [...]
Sydney landmarks a must see when in Sydney
If you get to Sydney for a holiday you must see these iconic landmarks of the city. They provide photo opportunities and unique experiences that is only Sydney. These landmarks are not listed in any particular order. If you are on limited time, the top two are the Sydney harbour bridge and the Opera house. [...]
Getting around Sydeny a travellers guide
Sydney has a good public transport system, especially in areas closer to the city area where many attractions are. You can find out timetables, fares, and routes by phoning 131 500 within Australia for the cost of a local call, or by visiting 131500.info. The further away from the city you travel, the less frequent [...]
Melbourne public transport system for travellers
Melbourne has an extensive network of public transport making private vehicle travel unnecessary for most trips around the city and regional Victoria. Pricing has been included in this article for indicative purposes only. Prices can and will change over time so take this into consideration. Melbourne’s public transport system, known as Metlink, comprises of trams, [...]
