Australia
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'.
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.
Scottish chef takes the helm at Great Barrier Reef's Qualia
Alastair Waddell, a Scot, has taken the helm at qualia, Australia's award winning Great Barrier Reef resort. The new executive chef brings a refreshingly Celtic twist to this fabulous Whitsunday destination and, as a proud Scotsman, has introduced black pudding to the menu, already one of the resort's most popular main courses.
Experience the jungle first hand in Australia’s playground
Got the post-celebrity reality show blues? Wondering what to do now Dougie, Mark, Fatima and the gang have all packed up their backpacks and hitched their way back to the UK? How about exploring it for yourself?
Walkers in Tarkine rainforest enlisted in bid to save Tasmanian devil
Guests on guided, multi-day walks in Tasmania's remote Tarkine rainforest wilderness in 2012 are among the first people to monitor and view groundbreaking new research designed to save Tasmania's most iconic creature - the Tasmanian devil - with encouraging results so far.
Top fly-drive holiday destinations
With January blues now in full swing, over a million Brits will book their next break in the sun this month and, according to independent car hire price comparison website carhiremarket.com, it looks like most will be jetting off to Spain and Portugal come Springtime.
On track for a romantic Australian honeymoon
Train journeys are one of the most romantic ways to travel and for honeymoon couples looking for the romantic journey of a lifetime, Great Southern Rail's The Southern Spirit is just the ticket.
Enjoy panoramic views of Ayers Rock from a hot air balloon
For the first time ever, visitors to Australia's Red Centre will be able to enjoy panoramic views of iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock) at dawn from the comfort of a hot air balloon. The first service with Outback Ballooning will take to the skies in March 2012.
Dive into aquatic adventures on the Great Barrier Reef
Audiences inspired by the Sunday night BBC documentary, Great Barrier Reef, should escape for their own close encounters with this most spectacular natural wonder with a reef-freshing break on Hamilton Island.
Save on Australian icons from the Reef to the Harbour Bridge
Qantas Holidays is kick-starting the New Year with the following Australian icon packages - including a visit to the Great Barrier Reef, star of the Sunday night BBC documentary of the same name - incorporating a raft of extras and special offers.
Google top slot for Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef has come out on top as the 'most popular travel destination' in Google Australia's newly published annual 2011 Zeitgeist list. This category also included international destinations making 'Hamilton Island' the top international travel destination search term used by Australians.
Escaping to Australia's Heron Island just got even easier
Virgin Australia’s new twice-daily service from Brisbane to Gladstone, Mondays to Fridays, allows visitors to Australia even easier access to the tropical paradise of Heron Island from as little as £56* (A$88) one-way.