Australasia

Value for gold on Australia’s Gold Coast
Australia is on many a bucket list but is often regarded as out of reach due to the hefty price tag. Offering wallet-friendly value for money on a wide range of activities and an average of 300 days of sun per year, Australia’s Gold Coast holds the key to making that Australian holiday dream a reality.

Don't be in the dark about Australia
They say a moonlit stroll along a beach in Australia's North Queensland is a must-do experience. But how about an early morning meander along the same stretch of sand during a total eclipse of the sun?

Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris new 'Swagon' accommodation
The "Swagon" is a new Outback accommodation option which literally elevates the traditional Aussie swag to new heights.

Free iPhone app on how to explore Tasmania with a clear conscience
The ultimate online wildlife, walking and wilderness guide to Tasmania is now available in an iPhone App, free to download from the App Store from 16th April.

New luxury sailing experience comes to South Australia
Kangaroo Island Sailing, South Australia's newest luxury experience, comes courtesy of Lady Eugenie, a magnificent 21-metre classic ketch rigged yacht boasting four double-size, air-conditioned state rooms each with private ensuites.

Explore the Hinterland and Pacific Food and Wine Trails
The multicultural nature of the Gold Coast has brought about a deliciously successful food and wine industry, cultivating the freshest seafood to locally bred Australian beef, award-winning boutique wines and a variety of tropical fruits.

Introducing affordable luxury on the Great Barrier Reef
Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia has opened the first phase of its newly refurbished Premium Palm Bungalows, providing a luxurious yet affordable reef retreat.

Grab the chance to work in conservation in South Australia
The South Australian Tourism Commission, working in association with STA Travel and Tourism Australia, is offering travellers the chance to win a job as a conservation assistant on Kangaroo Island.

Gold Coast in numbers: Discover the coast with the most
From vast stretches of spectacular coastline and world-class surfing, to subtropical rainforests and national parks, the Gold Coast is a region of extremes where the numbers speak for themselves.

Challenge yourself in tropical North Queensland
The 'Adventurous by Nature' tropics provides the perfect stage for the 10-day festival that will see people of all ages and abilities competing across a variety of events culminating in the 'Cairns Airport Challenge Cairns' iron-distance triathlon.

The Ghan's ANZAC Tribute
In April 2012, the iconic Ghan will embark on a four day commemorative journey paying tribute to the sacrifices made by the armed forces with its second annual 'The Ghan's ANZAC Tribute'.
World's top chefs in Fiji for South Pacific Food and Wine Festival
The South Pacific Food and Wine Festival will be taking pace at the island resort of Denarau, Fiji, between the 14th and 17th March, 2012.

Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in Western Australia
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee gives our holiday allowance a boost this year, with an additional day off.

Adventurers wanted! Work DiffereNT in Australia’s Outback
Swap the drudgery of the inbox for the beauty of the Outback, and ditch the 9-5 rat race for a crocodile park, as you could enjoy the experience of a lifetime working in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Swim with the crocs Ben Fogle style in Australia's Northern Territory
This Sunday (26th February 2012) sees the second episode of 'Swimming with Crocodiles' on BBC2 when Ben Fogle will be heading to Australia's Northern Territory for some more jaw and claw croc adventures.