For much of the year, life in Deloraine, a beautiful heritage listed rural town of about 2000 residents between Launceston and Devonport, continues at a normal pace. When the winter chill changes to summer warmth in November, Deloraine suddenly finds itself flooded with visitors who come for the annual Tasmanian Craft Fair, the largest working …
Category Archive: Australia
Jan
31
So Many Gold Coast Attractions to Choose From
As well known as so many Gold Coast attractions are, the most famous ones are just a small sampling of what the area has to offer. The bustling tourist centers of the Gold Coast run in a narrow band between the 43 miles (70km) of coastline and the enormous World Heritage listed rainforests, almost 250,000 …
Jan
24
How to Enjoy a Trip to Australia on a Budget
Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? The magnificent continent of Australia has exactly what you’re looking for. “But wait!” you cry, “There’s no way I have the money to go travel half way across the world!” I would like to take a moment to disagree. If you lose the picture in your …
Dec
19
Stanley Tasmania: The Awesome Outdoors
The northwest coast of Tasmania is one of the least spoiled areas on earth. The air is so clean there, that its rainwater is said to be the purest in the world and is actually bottled and sold as drinking water because of its purity. If you’re thinking of visiting “the edge of the world,” …
Dec
12
Forster and the Great Lakes Region of Australia
The Forster area of New South Wales is a good example of why Australia is a great place to visit if you love water sports. Located in the Great Lakes region, about 3 hours north of Sydney, Forster has everything for fresh water or salt water sports enthusiasts. Australian fishermen don’t need to be told …
Nov
28
St Kilda: A Great Melbourne Icon
Melbourne, the capital city of the State of Victoria, is one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan cities. Melbourne owes much of its cosmopolitan reputation to St. Kilda, one of the city’s oldest bayside communities. In its early years, St. Kilda was Melbourne’s most prestigious seaside community, but like so many metropolitan areas, it has had its …
Nov
27
Sydney’s Essential Outdoor Attractions
When considering a trip to Sydney many people believe that it is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and they’re right. The huge array of activities and places to see is mind boggling and the most demanding of outdoor enthusiasts will have their appetite sated. I will now go through a few examples of …
Nov
16
Tea Gardens a Holiday with a Difference
Vacation time is approaching and you’re looking at the map, wondering where to go. You’ve been to many of the bigger holiday destinations on the New South Wales coast and are looking for something different. Near Port Stephens, just north of Newcastle, a name catches your eye: Tea Gardens. Is that a city or is …
Nov
06
The Hunter Valley is NSWs’ Premier Wine Growing Region
Just two hours away from downtown Sydney, the Hunter Valley is New South Wales’ premier wine growing region. The village of Pokolbin is the heart of this region. When you visit this thriving village now, it’s easy to believe that it has always been a haven for wine connoisseurs. Actually, this is not quite the …
Sep
23
Australia’s Best Museums are Found in Canberra
As the capital city of Australia, Canberra, is an important political center, as well as an important center for culture and tourism. One of its distinctive features is its layout as an entirely planned city, designed by Chicago architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. With lots of attractions, the city’s design makes it …