Australia
Luxury homestead accommodation in South Australia
Travellers to South Australia seeking a traditional, yet luxurious Outback experience will be able to stay at two-bedroom Arkapena Homestead when it opens in April 2010.
The world’s most extraordinary taxi ride
Tourism Western Australia is seeking two outgoing Brits with a spirit of adventure and ability to play up to cameras to be part of the Extraordinary Taxi Ride, an epic nine week journey by taxi across Western Australia (WA).
Rock bottom deals for holidays down under
For bookings made now up until 28 February 2010 for travel until 30 April 2010, visit the heart of Australia and arguably the world’s most iconic and spiritual rock – ‘Uluru’ staying at Ayers Rock Resort and receive three nights accommodation for the price of two as well the award-winning ‘Sounds of Silence’ sand under foot, stars up above, outback dining experience, saving £148/person (A$260/person)*.
Qantas to increase flights from Perth to Western Australia
Qantas announced this week that it would increase capacity between Perth and the Western Australian mining and resource destinations of Karratha, Paraburdoo and Port Hedland from later this month.
Australian resort offers carbon neutral luxury
Australia’s first conservation-based luxury resort, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, has now become the first hotel in the world to achieve carbon neutral certification from an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification scheme.
Travel around South Australia in luxury and style
South Australia has long been recognised for its abundant free roaming wildlife, its fine quality food and wine, and its laid back, alfresco lifestyle. Now it is developing a matching reputation for its luxury accommodation and touring opportunities.
Luxury on the move down under
New for 2010, Maui Motorhomes have launched a luxurious six berth motor home ‘Maui Platinum 6’ to have even the most discerning of couples and families holidaying in complete style down under this year.
Hamilton Island’s Great Barrier Feast
Hamilton Island’s (hamiltonisland.com.au) prestigious Great Barrier Feast series kicks off in 2010 with a very special culinary weekend event from 12th – 14th March hosted by famed Australian chef, Tetsuya Wakuda.
Celebrate Australia Day with a visit down under
This Tuesday, 26th January, is Australia Day, a national event in Oz that celebrates what is great about the country aside from kangaroo’s, BBQs and neighbourly soap operas! It is a day that recognises cultural diversity, independence and those who have emigrated from over 150 countries around the world to call Australia their home.
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.
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.