The Myths and Legends of Ayers Rock
October 13, 2012No Comments
Also known by its native name, Uluru, Ayers rock is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Aboriginal people who originally inhabited the area developed various stories detailing the origin of this rock, with its distinctive shape and 9.4 kilometre diameter.
The Anangu
The Aboriginal inhabitants, or the Anangu, believed that Central Australia, where the rock is found, was created at the dawn of time by ancestral beings. In Anangu myth, the time of creation is known as dreamtime. Uluru is considered spectacular proof that the ancestral creators walked the land here and created form and all living things. This is a belief still held by some of the tribes in the area.
Ayers Rock extends for 3 kilometers below the ground. The Anangu believe that beneath …
A Day in Australia
October 9, 2012No Comments
When you need a vacation, why not visit lovely Australia? With the gorgeous beaches, clear blue waters, awesome rock formations and immaculate rainforests, who wouldn’t want to spend an unforgettable and fun-filled day in the sixth largest country in the world? If you only had 24 hours to spend in Australia, what would you do?
Phillip Island: Day Tour in Melbourne with Kangaroos, Koalas and Penguins
If you want an awesome and fun thing to do while visiting Australia, check out Phillip Island. If you were planning to spend an unforgettable day in this lovely country, this is one way to spend it. Want to get up close and personal with Australia’s amazing wildlife? During the day tour, you can see the penguins, kangaroos, wallabies, seals and koalas. You will be visiting …
Northern Territory: Off the Beaten Track
October 6, 2012No Comments
Unlike most other arid deserts in the world, the Australian outback is brimming with unique wildlife and incredible rock formations thought to be millions of years old. Australia is one of the few truly remote places on earth, with people tending to live along its coastline. This vast and ancient land is largely uninhabited by humans, with one of the most isolated and fascinating regions being the Northern Territory. NT is most famous for Uluru (Ayers Rock), the iconic sandstone formation in Australia’s Red Centre. But beyond the beauty of Uluru lie many hidden wonders, witnessed by a few savvy travellers - though almost exclusively by the Indigenous Australians who inhabit the area. Exploring off-the-beaten-track spots in the Northern Territory is not exactly for the faint of heart, …
A Town Called Alice
October 5, 2012No Comments
Slap bang in the middle of Australia is Alice Springs, a small oasis city in the Central Desert. For many thousands of years it was home to the Arrernte Aboriginal people, and today they are still there making up almost 20% of the population. The city is heavily influenced by the Aborigine culture and it is the perfect place in Australia to learn more. Here’s what CityBreaks101 has to share with you.
Aboriginal art
Aboriginal art is everywhere to be seen in Alice Springs. Head to one of the better known galleries if you are looking to pick up a genuine artefact however. There are a lot of reproductions made for the tourist market. Todd Mall is great for galleries, there are dozens displaying many different styles and techniques of Aboriginal …
Kakadu: Visit The Land Of Stories
September 17, 2012No Comments
Tourism is big. As an industry, it is really, fundamentally, strikingly important to the global economy. It’s the fastest growing industry in the world and more and more people are going on holiday each year. The tourism industry has provided people with an escape from poverty all across the world, and less economically developed countries are using it to catapult themselves into prosperity – spending tourism money on schools, hospitals and other infrastructure. Tourism is strange in the sense that prior to the 19th century it pretty much didn’t exist, and now tourists in thousands of different locations spend billions of dollars globally each year. It’s not just the holidaymakers that get something out of their trip. The people that look after them and provide for them are earning a …
5 Essential Stops on your Aussie Holiday
September 15, 2012No Comments
Australia is celebrated for its natural attractions, open spaces, bush lands, beaches and the outback. Australia also has highly developed urban areas. Such diversity offers travellers a variety of choices in making plans to travel in Australia.
Gippsland
Gippsland is an extensive rural area in Victoria. It extends from Melbourne to New South Wales. Visitors can enjoy the wilds of Gippland. Wilson’s Promontory National Park is popular for hiking along the coast. Croajingolong National Par is known for the tall eucalyptus trees, rain forest, beaches and peaks of granite. Buchan Caves are 400 million years old. Rafters can ride the white-water rapids at the Snowy River National Park. Hikers can take in the ferns, ash trees and wild flowers of Tarra-Bulga National Park. Visitors can walk the never-ending 90-Mile Beach or cruise …
Top 5 Australian Destinations For Bird Lovers
September 14, 2012No Comments
From the world-famous Emu to the grandiose Superb’s Lyrebird, Australia is filled with beautiful endemic birds that are unlike any other in the world. In fact, birders (a widely accepted term for bird watchers) travel from all over the world to observe the gorgeous species in their native habitats. Whether you’re lucky enough to live in Australia or plan on visiting the country to check some birds off your life list, here are the five best places for birding in Australia.
Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
Tucked away in the northern region of Australia, Kakadu National Park is not only a great place for bird lovers, but it’s also a great place for nature lovers. It’s home to more than 280 bird species. Deemed an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International, some …
3 Unusual Places to Stay in Australia
September 8, 2012No Comments
Australia is the only country in the whole world which is not just an island, it is also a continent. But, Australia’s uniqueness does not end there. Australia also has several unique and unusual places to stay for the holidays. These places offer plenty of delightful surprises that await each traveler. Therefore, before you start packing your bags, check out the following unusual places first.
The Desert Cave Hotel
Have you imagined yourself sleeping inside a cave? Well, that is not so hard to do if we are still living in ancient times. But, nowadays spending a night inside the caves would be something very unusual and even a frightening thing to do. However, this modern world that we are now living in has made everything possible.
Turning a cave into a …
Adelaide, Wine Capital of Australia
September 7, 2012No Comments
Adelaide has self-proclaimed itself to be the wine capital of Australia, and although it is certainly not the only one, this statement is not too far removed from the truth as you will see – and hopefully taste – during your explorations of South Australia.
National Wine Centre Of Australia
You really don’t have to go far to taste South Australia’s fine wine selection, as the National Wine Centre can be found on the corner of Botanic and Hackney Roads in Adelaide city, just next to the lovely botanic gardens, making it extremely easy to find out as much as you are willing to take in about the winemaking process, the wine culture in Australia and the different varieties produced here, which you …
Discover Adventure Travel in Western Australia
August 4, 2012No Comments
For an exceptional holiday, you must travel to an exceptional place. So awaken your senses and discover the remote, sparkling beauty of Western Australia. From pristine beaches to misty waterfalls and rugged mountain ranges, all is on offer when you decide to visit this extraordinary location.
Why North Western Australia?
The North Western area of Australia blends together both the Kimberly and Pilbara Regions. Together, they make up more than one million square kilometres of this vast continent and showcase all the best that Australia has to offer. Whether you are searching for an aerial safari, wilderness adventure, a romantic getaway or an action packed family adventure, this destination has it covered.
The Kimberly Region has a well-deserved reputation for being a great unspoilt wilderness. The beating heart of this place pulsates to …
The Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia has long been a favourite destination for locals and tourists alike, offering an abundance of truly breath-taking scenery along the way. This National Heritage listed road twists and turns for 243 kilometres along the South Eastern coast between the cities of Warrnambool and Torquay.
Probably the most famous of all of the beauty spots is the 12 Apostles, sitting just off the coast road in the Southern Ocean. These majestic limestone rocks are impossible to miss, towering up 45 metres above the sea level. They can be found in the Port Campbell National Park area, and are equally impressive whether viewed at sunrise or sunset when they appear to change colour. Many visitors will also take the opportunity to marvel at this spectacular site …
Top 5 Families Adventures In Queensland
July 3, 2012No Comments
Building memories together is one of the most important, and less talked about parts of parenting. Much of the time this is done during school holidays, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. My daughter Amber and I have travelled extensively through Queensland writing reviews for www.kidswelcome.com.au. Here are a few holiday experiences we recommend, but there are over 2000 reviews on our free web directory.
Watch turtles hatch
Where: Mon Repos, Bargara Beach, Bundaberg
It’s a natural wonder to match the whale migration and the march of the penguins. Each year turtles nest and hatch at Bargara Beach near Bundaberg and this is the largest turtle nesting site in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are two seasons: The laying (November to January) and the hatching (January to March). For both, …
5 Great Golf Courses In Australia
June 14, 2012No Comments
Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide boasting a wide array of attractions for any visitors. From beautiful architecture in Sydney to its wild bush land’s and the beautiful Great Barrier Reef, Australia has a massive amount to offer a tourist.
Australia is famed for being a sports crazy country with their own sport Aussie Rules Football, football itself, tennis, cricket, both forms of rugby (League and Union) and Golf being huge sports in Australia. Australia has some beautiful Golf courses to offer the world and can boast of one of the top golfers in the sports history in Greg Norman. This article lists 5 great Golf courses in Australia.
1) The Royal Melbourne Golf Club (West Course)
Located in the state of Victoria and completed in 1931 this Golf …
Australia is a large country, however, most cities are located near the coasts. There are few inland towns in Australia as compared to many other countries. This means that if you are travelling in Australia by road, there would be fewer stops in the middle.
Distances between different cities of Australia are huge and taking regular rest breaks is important. As you move deeper into Australia, there are desert areas with long stretches of road without a soul to be seen. This makes it extremely necessary to be completely prepared when venturing out on a road trip through Australia. There are certain things which you need to know while travelling in Australia.
The most important thing that you should carry when you are on a road trip through Australia is road maps. …
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