See what the experts are saying about Australia. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Tips for single travelers
On package vacations, single travelers are often hit with a "single supplement" to the base price. To avoid it, you can agree to room with other single travelers or find a compatible roommate before you go, from one of the many roommate-locat... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC) (www.istc.org) was formed in 1949 to make travel around the world more affordable for students. Check out its website for comprehensive travel services information and details on how to ge... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources than ever before. Most hotels, major stores, attractions, and public restrooms in Australia have wheelchair access. Many smaller lodges and even B&Bs... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
Check out the award-winning website Journeywoman (www.journeywoman.com), a "real life" women's travel-information network where you can sign up for a free e-mail newsletter and get advice on everything from etiquette and dress to safety. The... Continue reading »
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Tips for vegetarian travelers
Travelers will find it easy to find good vegetarian restaurants -- and veggie options on restaurant menus -- in Australia. Happy Cow's Vegetarian Guide to Restaurants & Health Food Stores (www.happycow.net) has a restaurant guide with more th... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Australia's size and its distance from Northern Hemisphere destinations are the two most daunting things about planning a visit. It's a long way to come for just a week, but if that's all you can spare, you still want to see as much as possib... Continue reading »
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In one week
Impossible! Australia is so vast that in 1 week, only a small corner of it -- perhaps one city or a few of the natural wonders -- will be all you get in such a short time. It will be memorable, nevertheless, and careful planning will maximize... Continue reading »
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In two weeks
With 2 weeks, your visit to Australia will be much more relaxed and you will get a greater sense of the diversity of Australia, its landscape, and its people. You will get to see all three icons -- Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, and Uluru --... Continue reading »
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For families
Australia is an unbelievable destination for kids -- and not just for the kangaroos and koalas that almost every child (and parent!) is desperate to see. Our suggestion is to explore Sydney for 2 days with family in tow, then head up to the b... Continue reading »
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Inland odyssey
When Sydneysiders get tired of the city they often dream of "going bush." If they could, they'd head west into the setting sun and out into the Outback. Not many local city slickers ever get to realize their dream, but you can do it for them... Continue reading »
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Off the beaten track
A Few Days in Margaret River, WA Getting to see more of Australia than its most famous icons and the east-coast beaches is not always easy. But if you have the time, there are many wonderful places to discover off the beaten track, which w... Continue reading »
Top Australia Cities
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Nerang, Queensland
- Balmoral, Victoria
- Perth, Western Australia
- Mallacoota, Victoria
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Altona, Victoria
- Porongurup, Western Australia
- Cairns, Queensland
- Adelaide, South Australia
- Surfers Paradise, Queensland
- Fremantle, Western Australia
- Surry Hills, New South Wales
- Darlinghurst, New South Wales
- St. Kilda, Victoria
- Georgetown, Queensland
- Bridport, Tasmania
- Cairns North, Queensland
- Potts Point, New South Wales
- Fitzroy, Victoria
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Battery Point, Tasmania
- South Yarra, Victoria
- The Rocks, New South Wales
- Queanbeyan, New South Wales
- Mudgee, New South Wales
- Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Australia Travel Experiences
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North to the Australian Rainforest
Anna and Richard talked us into doing the most extraordinary thing! We took a bus to O'Reilly's, a resort i... Continue reading »
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Australia Top Moments
Well, I figured since we had spent so much time in Oz.. I would compile a list of the best moments. Now.. if I missed a great one..... Continue reading »
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Australia - Sydney
We arrived in Australia with mixed feelings. Gutted that we were leaving Africa but excited about catching up with friends and having hom... Continue reading »
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Playing on the East Coast
Back to the land of English speakers, dairy, and diet books. Upon reaching Australia, we were surprised to be hit with a dose... Continue reading »
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Life in Oz
Monday - PerthArrived early in the morning after a good flight where I had nobody next to me so I was able to grab about 4 hours sleep.&n... Continue reading »
