Australia
British backpacker helps Queensland clean up
British backpacker, Tom Furnivall was keen to help with the clean up in Brisbane following the devastating floods last week.
Every day is Valentine's Day on Hamilton Island
Lovers of romance need look no further than Australia's Hamilton Island (hamiltonisland.com.au) where every day is St. Valentine's Day.
HostelBookers refunds customers affected by Queensland flooding
December and January have seen heavy rain and flooding across Queensland, Australia. Three-quarters of Queensland, an area almost the size of France and Germany combined, has been declared a disaster zone.
12 reasons to visit Hamilton Island in 2011
From prestigious events to world-class cultural encounters and fabulous natural attractions, here are 12 compelling reasons to include Hamilton Island (hamiltonisland.com.au) in an Australian itinerary in 2011.
Tourism Western Australia launches iApp
iPhone and iTouch owners can now learn more about Western Australia (WA) through a new application – Explore WA – which is free to download.
What’s hot for 2011 in Melbourne and Victoria
Melbourne promises to offer the discerning traveller a range of fabulous experiences in 2011 with a new dining mecca set to open at the top of Melbourne’s former Observation Deck and a new wine cellar door that will take the shape of an ‘upside down house’ on the Great Ocean Road.
Australia – Go deeper with Cox & Kings
Travel company Cox & Kings, has launched its new and expanded Australia brochure for 2011-12 featuring a comprehensive programme of escorted group tours and private tailor-made travel across the country.
Turn winter into summer with a 'hot' city hotel break
As we prepare for the coldest week of the year, with temperatures expected to drop to a frightfully cold -20°C, our friends south of the equator are donning their sunglasses and sun tan lotion as summer begins.
British sports fans have a ball downunder
In the wake of the latest English victory over the Aussies in the rugby, British sports fans are flocking to Australia and New Zealand to witness more potential triumphs, according to Austravel.
Turtles flock to nest on the Great Barrier Reef
The annual turtle nesting season has begun in earnest on Australia's Queensland's Heron and Wilson Islands, with an abundance of green turtles coming ashore to nest on these two Great Barrier Reef coral cays.
I’m not a celebrity but I’d like to go there
Jungle surfing in the canopy of the oldest rainforest in the world is just one of the unique experiences YHA Australia offers during a stay in the Australian jungle and you won't even have to face a bushtucker trial - but the option is there if you want to!
England fans fired up for The Ashes
One of the most competitive cricket events in the world gets underway this week (25th November 2010) with England and Australia battling it out for The Ashes title.
Insurewithease.com advises ‘Barmy Army’ to buy travel cover
Hoards of cricket fans will be heading down under this weekend and over the next couple of months to cheer on the England team – as well as grab some winter sun.
Cycling & walking adventures in South Australia
Travellers looking for action and adventure in South Australia (southaustralia.com) with the option of incorporating world class food and wine experiences should check out the tour options of Adelaide-based Adventure Collective (adventurecollective.com.au).
Qantas to fly Oprah Winfrey audience to Australia
Qantas announced that it will fly the entire audience of The Oprah Winfrey Show to Australia in December.