Australasia
Aranui 3 - The freighter to paradise
Take advantage of a special offer on an adventure-filled cruise onboard the Aranui 3 and explore French Polynesia’s wild and exotic Marquesas Islands, the world’s most remote archipelago.
Explore the outback in South Australia
Established in 1989 and still run by original owner Mick Murdoch, Heading Bush Outback Adventures is offering a new three-day Mountain Safari into South Australia’s Flinders Ranges and Outback.
Austravel goes all-inclusive down under
To lure first time travellers to the world’s ‘hottest’ destination, Austravel has created an exclusive, wallet friendly, all-inclusive trip to Sydney and Cairns.
Hop, skip and jump down under with ebookers.com
As the celebrations for Australia Day hot up next week, you might be wondering why you’re still facing a snowy commute when you could be exploring the Great Barrier Reef, travelling to the red centre or sipping some local ale this year.
Cruise news from Qantas Holidays
Qantas Holidays has taken the hard work out of choosing an Australasia cruise holiday by bringing together the best options for the best price, whatever budget or comfort level is required.
A valentine’s night to remember at Longitude 131°
Treat your Valentine to something extraordinary next month with a private dinner for two on a sand dune, watching the sun setting over Uluru and Kata Tjuta in the aptly named heart of the Australian Outback.
YHA Australia launches mobile website
YHA Australia has announced the launch of m.yha.com.au, a mobile version of the hostel network’s website. The site enables guests to quickly and securely make or review hostel bookings on their web-enabled mobile phones.
Ningaloo Reef nominated for World Heritage status
The Ningaloo Coast in Western Australia has been nominated for World Heritage listing due to the area’s outstanding natural beauty, biological richness and international geological significance.
The hottest nude beaches, literally
Swap the snow suit for your white bits in places where the sun does shine. As the UK plunges below freezing, Melbourne sizzles under a sweltering 94 per cent humidity rate.
More competitors to run Routeburn Classic
Up to 350 runners will cross through Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks in this year’s Routeburn Classic, New Zealand’s most anticipated mountain run.
Qantas remains confident in Jetstar Pacific
Qantas has confirmed that it remains confident in its investment in Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific and in the airline's maintenance and safety record.
Sydney on the cheap
Sydney’s laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure make it one of the world’s easiest and most pleasant cities to visit.
Exploring Sydney’s Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains are Sydney's greatest recreation area for people who prefer the bush to the sea. Part of the Great Dividing Range the area stretches from the Gippsland region of Victoria in the south, to the tropical rainforests of north Queensland.
Blanket Bay strikes gold
Hard on the heels of being named the world’s third greatest accommodation property by Readers’ Choice 2009 Top 100, New Zealand’s leading luxury resort has struck gold.
Reasons to linger longer at Ayers Rock Resort
From Aboriginal story-telling in a traditional wiltja (shelter) to the Sounds of Silence dinner in the desert under the stars, Ayers Rock Resort offers visitors a superb range of touring, excursions and day trips to have them lingering longer in the heart of Australia’s aptly called ‘Red Centre’.