Australasia
Farnham to rock the Kununurra
Aussie superstar John Farnham will headline the Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience, the annual outdoor music event on the banks of the Ord River in Kununurra, East Kimberley.
Australia hosts Mundaring Truffle Festival
Western Australia grows more French black truffle than the rest of Australia put together and the Mundaring Truffle Festival (31 July to 1 August), is an ideal opportunity to taste and learn about the fabled fungi from some of the country’s top chefs and food producers.
Take a swing at Hamilton Island’s championship golf course
Hamilton Island Golf Club, which opened in September 2009, has been described by the editor of Australian Golf Digest, Steve Keipert* as “an exceptionally beautiful place to play golf’ and a course “that will appeal to the scratch-handicap player and once-a-year holidaying golfer alike”.
Crown Metropol officially opens in Melbourne
This week, Crown’s new 658 room hotel, Crown Metropol, was officially opened by Crown Limited’s Executive Chairman, James Packer and the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable John Brumby.
Fiji - A licence to thrill
Adventure holidays are taking over from traditional beach holidays in 2010 according to research carried out by a number of travel companies, which is good news for countries like Fiji in the South Pacific.
Yoga retreat on Heavenly Hamilton Island
Relax and rejuvenate in the stunning Whitsunday Islands during Hamilton Island’s first yoga retreat, taking place from 7th -9th May 2010.
Australian Ballet returns to Qualia
The Australian Ballet is to return to qualia, the luxury Great Barrier Reef resort on Hamilton Island, for an intimate sunset performance entitled ‘Pas de Deux in Paradise’ featuring a celebrated cast of Principal Artists.
Australia boasts most desired new resort
Australia’s first conservation-based luxury resort, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, has been voted as the world’s most desired newly opened hotel/resort at the prestigious Australian Luxury Travel Gold List 2010 Awards.
Warm winter treats from Novotel Lakeside Queenstown
Queenstown’s most centrally located hotel is gearing up for winter and thinking warm winter treats in anticipation of snowy days to come.
Crowne Plaza Queenstown rated 4.5 stars by Qualmark
Commended as immaculately clean, with enthusiastic staff and excellent room presentation, Crowne Plaza Queenstown has achieved a 4.5 star rating in its latest assessment from Qualmark.
Quintessential Queenstown charm
Distinction Hotels New Zealand has appointed Ken Edwards as the General Manager of Distinction Nugget Point Boutique Hotel, tasked with restoring one of Queenstown’s most beloved properties to its original glory.
Intrepid adventurers embark on epic voyage
This morning (April 9th), all eyes were on four brave, adrenalin-fuelled adventurers at the official launch of the Talisker Bounty Boat expedition in Sydney, Australia.
Winter sun and Aussie Ashes
Following the last home series Ashes victory, England is now looking to keep hold of the title on Aussie soil.
Ten activities on Hamilton Island
Travellers who include Hamilton Island (hamiltonisland.com.au) in their Australian itineraries will never be stuck for something to do – here is a top ten list of activities.
Overlanding Down Under
Overlanding is by far the best way to see Australia and New Zealand, according to Australasia expert, Austravel.