Webjet Domestic Airfare Sale, Fares from $41!

There’s currently a domestic sale underway by the major airlines, Webjet makes it easy for you to ...

Adelaide, South Australia: A Quick Guide to What's On

Adelaide is one of the unsung heros of Australia. In the central part of the country, it is often times not on the main tourist routes. If you have a bit of time and really like a city that has amazing markets, fantastic places ...

Polio Case in Australia, July 1, Thai Airways

July 1st, the first case of Polio flew into Australia in more than 20 years. A word of caution for all travellers- always make sure you immunizations are up to date! If you were on Thai Airways flight TG999 from Bangkok on July 1 ...

Embassies and Consulates in Australia, Contact information

Hi there gang. When traveling overseas, it is important to know important emergency contact information. Many times, this could include your home country Consulate or Embassy. Visas, immunizations, passports, etc, can all get l ...

Car Sharing in Melbourne and Sydney

Do you live in Melbourne or Sydney, need a car occasionally, but not really enough to own one? Check out car sharing! These fun little cars are located ...

Australian Snow fields- Opening Weekend!

Well folks it is finally here- marked by a cold rainy day in Sydney, the opening weekend of the Australian snow fields has arrived! And appropriate it is, that they are called snow fields instead of the snow mountains. ahem.... ...

Last Minute Travel Deals, Canellations.com.au

Finally!!!!! This morning on my drive in, I heard a radio article that peaked my interest. I used to be a huge user of Priceline.com in the States for cheap last minute hotels. Upon moving ...

WebJet 28 Day Deal finder

WebJet.com.au is Australia's Version of Travelocity or Orbitz. You go to one page, type in your travel requests and the best prices from the avialable airlines magically appears. If you get ...

Qantas vs Choice Magazine, The Flying Kangarude?

UH oh, it has been in the news lately that the flying Kangaroo has been named the flying Kangarude! Now my personal experience with them, has to this point, been very good, but thought I'd at least report both sides of the coin. ...

Bushwalking Tours for the Over 50's

Are you stil lithe and itching for adventure, but not really up for some one doing a beer bong in the tent next to you? Come Join Exploranges Bushwalking tours for the over 50's. ...

Sydney with Kids

Are you traveling with kids? A valuable learning experience for the whole family, it sometimes comes with its own special difficultires. One such difficulty is finding kid friendly venues for a feed. Sydney is a city of fabulous ...

Accomodation Options in Australia- Caravan Parks

If you are traveling or planning to travel around Australia, an extremely reliable, often overlooked and great budget option for accommodation are the local caravan parks. I would be so bold as to say 95% of Australian towns have ...

Oz Survival Guide To Food- Ketchup

It goes without saying that The Aussies are a saucy bunch, however, for your own safety, there are a few things you need to know about their management, preferences and presentation of the local food and condiments. First in yet ...

Driving Australia, Survival Tips #1

The last couple of weeks have seen me hitting the roads of New South Wales, so I thought I'd share a couple of observations to help a few of you first timers out there. While I do enjoy a good road trip and certainly enjoy gettin ...

Flight Centre, Travel Around Australia and the World

The Following is a Sponsored Review: I adore Flight Centre. Considered a top employer, I know a few of ...

Sydney Explorer- Save Your Money

Getting around a strange city in a way that is cheap and easy is always a god send for travellers. The Sydney Explorer is not one of those. I paid the $32 (you can get a week pass for that) and took the ride one Saturday when I ...

Arrival into Australia- What you need to know about Customs

You did it! You booked your ticket, survived the ...

Arrival into Australia- What you need to know for the flight

(Actual picture of someone on my flight. Never a good look is that?) Hi Guys- Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, but I ended up on a crazy emergency trip back to the States (exceptionally good reason to buy GOOD

Kangaroo Island, South Australia. How to Get There

If you are going to fly all the way to Australia, do try and make some time to see Kangaroo Island. It may not be on the main tourist path but it is well worth your ha ...

Kangaroo Island, South Australia. General Overview

2 hours south of Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is a venerable ecological utopia. The third largest island in Australia, 12 K from the mainland, it has managed to have an ecologically independent growth from even the mainland of OZ. ...

Ending Work in Australia- Temporary Residents Get your Tax back!

Oh no- That time has come! You have picked your fruit, drank all the beer you could handle, haven't slept in months due to all of the fun you are having, have a rockin' tan, thought about (or did) get dread locks...and it is time ...

Yea! I'm off to see U2 in Adelaide!

Hello Hello.... There's a place called Vertigo! Hey gang- I am utilizing a concert as a GREAT excuse to go visit a part of Australia I have not yet been to. This is actually a really ...

Sydney- Need Internet? Head to the Rocks!

Everyday Thousands of people visit and conduct business in the most Historic Precinct in Sydney- The Rocks. Honestly- this is one of my favorite parts of town. When I first arrived I avoided it because I thought there would be ...

Backpackers and Radical Travel Expo 2006! 11 November 2006

In australia and planning a trip??? Guess what! If you are searching for adventurous travel ideas, contemplating working overseas, or just a first time backpacker- the annual adventure travel and

How to save $$ on transport in and around Sydney

Getting around Sydney is easy and affordable if you know a few little pieces of information! Here is a guide to City Rail's best tourist tickets. All tickets available from City Rail stati ...

Daily Dose- Vital Transport Info! Links for the major cities

Needing to get around in OZ? Here are the official links to the trip planning websites for travel on buses, ferries, trains and trams. Sydney

Australian Quarantine Domestic Regulations, I am sorry Ma’am- I’m going to have to check those Peaches!

If you are travelling between Australian States- believe it or not- there are still yet more Quarantine laws! Domestic Quarantine Laws are designed to prevent the spread of disease, insects, and invading plant species. They are ...

Spray me Baby! Instant Tan for Byron Bay

Going to Byron Bay and didn’t have time to work on your tan before you left? Did you walk out of the hostel and realize that you don’t look like anyone else on the street and that is because you can’t see the line between y ...

Attractive and Cheeky! Check out Wallpaper's Guide to Sydney.

Pocket Sydney- Finally a guide that concentrates on the important stuff- food booze, and shops! AND! all within a package that is attractive and doesn’t scream tourist. British design magazine “Wallpaper” has produced a se ...

Daily Dose- Cocktails, Concerts, and Cheap Shoes!

Keeping with my C theme today... http://www.oceanspray.com.au/ Cocktails- Even Ocean Spray in OZ- likes an adult bevvie or two. htt ...