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OZ top trip choice for gap year travellers

With GSCE and A Level results having come out just last week and the economy doing less than favourably, gap year holidays will once again be on the rise among both students and professionals.

2012 - A big year for astronomy, science and nature holidays

2012 - A big year for astronomy, science and nature holidays

2012 offers a unique selection of celestial attractions for travellers with an interest in science, astronomy and all things natural. Specialist tour operator Astro Trails has launched a wide ranging programme of holidays featuring some of nature's most extraordinary displays.

Million Dollar Memo finalists cook off with top Sunshine Coast chefs

Million Dollar Memo finalists cook off with top Sunshine Coast chefs

Cooking with some of the Sunshine Coast's top chefs and experiencing a signature spa treatment at the Hyatt Regency Coolum are some of the Sunshine Coast "challenges" the 20 finalists in Tourism Queensland's Million Dollar Memo have experienced in their quest to win AUD$1 million in Queensland incentive travel rewards.

12 months, 5 continents, 2 friends = 1 ultimate year out

12 months, 5 continents, 2 friends = 1 ultimate year out

With tough times ahead, Real Gap Experience and i-to-i Volunteering are offering two lucky students the chance to travel the world with guaranteed work placements globally.

Student's Plan B: Travel to Queensland and earn some money

Student's Plan B: Travel to Queensland and earn some money

Over 200,000 university applicants will need a Plan B next week as they lose out on an increasingly small number of academic places.

Australia's newest great train journey - The Southern Spirit

Australia's newest great train journey - The Southern Spirit

The introduction by Great Southern Rail of The Southern Spirit, their new and exclusive Australian rail journey which over six days spans four states and 2,810 km, gives train lovers an exciting new adventure to experience.

Hunting for truffles in Western Australia – with dogs!

Hunting for truffles in Western Australia – with dogs!

Western Australia’s South West region has proven to be the ideal place to grow black truffles with the State producing more than the rest of Australia.

Ayers Rock 'on the money' for Euromillions winners

Ayers Rock 'on the money' for Euromillions winners

Top of the wish list for Euromillion prize winners Colin and Christine Weir who scooped the £161 million jackpot last week was to stand at the foot of Ayers Rock (Uluru) in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Almighty Australia

Australia, one of the top destinations on the Gap Year circuit, provides volunteers with the opportunity to make a real difference in the flood-affected areas of Queensland and North Eastern New South Wales.

Silver celebrations send couples Down Under

Silver wedding anniversaries prompt couples to holiday in Australia, according to the latest research by Austravel.

Exclusive luxury tours of South Australia

Exclusive luxury tours of South Australia

Discover South Australia in style during a one-off luxury tour experience.

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa named ‘World's Best’

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa named ‘World's Best’

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa has been named the World’s Best Hotel Spa in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.

Create your own whale tale with Hervey Bay

Create your own whale tale with Hervey Bay

The majestic humpback whales will be the focus of celebrations on the Fraser Coast next month for the annual Hervey Bay Whale Festival.

Surfing World Tour heads for Kangaroo Island

Surfing World Tour heads for Kangaroo Island

Experience the unique wonders of Kangaroo Island’s wildlife with Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours and take in an historic first South Australia Event when the Surfing World Tour comes to Vivonne Bay.

Luxury travel goes au natural down under

Luxury travel goes au natural down under

Qantas Holidays is seeing an increase in luxury insider tours and experiences coming on to the market in key destinations such as Australia.