Eat amongst the largest pride of lions in Australasia
(19/02/2010)
The Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve, on a vast expanse of land that mirrors the African savannah, has a unique experience for the brave-hearted. more...
Gay’day! World’s first Gay Race Day in Australia
(02/02/2010)
Royal Randwick racecourse is expected to attract thousands of racegoers when it hosts the first Gay and Lesbian race day to be held in the world. more...
Light-hearted side of tourism in Australia
(28/01/2010)
Australia’s natural wonders, or iconic structures like the Sydney Opera House, is what usually springs first to the minds of tourist, but visit anywhere in Australia and you will soon see its light-hearted side.more...
Celebrate Australia Day with the Australians
(14/01/2010)
The Australian summer celebrations peak on Australian Day, 26 January, with the traditions of free barbeque breakfasts, beach parties, corroborees and festivals.more...
Cycle Tasmania with new trails and podcasts
(04/01/2010)
One of Tasmania’s most spectacular areas now has four cycling trails and downloadable podcast commentary ... all you need is a push bike and a visa!more...
Best Job blogger wraps up amazing six months
(15/12/2009)
After more than 75,000 words, 2000 photos and 47 video diaries as well as a host of public appearances including Oprah, the Best Job in the World blogger Ben Southall is winding down for Christmas. more...
Around Australia in Eighty Days: the insider guide
(11/12/2009)
Got an Australian Working Holiday Visa but no clue what to do when you get there?
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Adopt a Koala for Christmas
(08/12/2009)
Here is a feel-good present for under the Christmas tree all the way from Australia!more...
Summer rocks with festival season in Australia
(02/12/2009)
December is the official start to the Australian summer, and it’s also the start of three months of music festivals all around the country.more...
The “Asian wild west” of Australia: Broome!
(27/11/2009)
At the top end of Western Australia is one of the most multicultural towns in Australia, a mix of Aboriginal, Malaysian, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Indonesian and Anglo cultures that has given Broome the title of the “Asian wild west” of Australia. more...
Australia geared to backpackers and budget travel
(25/11/2009)
With good networks for roads, public transport and accommodation from five-star hotels or the million stars of camping, Australia is geared to budget travel and backpackers. more...
Melbourne is now Australia’s hottest destination
(23/11/2009)
It’s now official, for the first time more Australians are visiting the culture state Victoria, and its fashionable capital Melbourne, for a holiday than the beaches of Queensland.more...
Crikey! Australia Zoo tops for crocs ... and tourists
(16/11/2009)
Steve and Terri Irwin’s Australia Zoo is famous for its crocs and reptiles but with the wildlife park being crowned Queensland top major tourist attraction for the third year in a row it has joined the Hall of Fame.more...
Bondi Beach now officially the best beach the world
(12/11/2009)
Sydney's iconic beach, Bondi, has been given a prestigious accolade and awarded 'World's Leading Beach' at the World Travel Awards in London.
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Dinosaur tourist trail puts tourists in the heart of history
(10/11/2009)
Australia’s very own Jurassic Park is open for tourists, but visitors can get closer to the fangs and claws of history without any fear (as long as international tourists have their Australian Travel Visa!).
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New giant visitors to Australia’s Adelaide Zoo
(06/11/2009)
Australia’s newest residents, rare giant pandas Funi and Wang Wang from China, are expected to draw tourists and international visitors to the Adelaide Zoo.
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Shark movie puts the bite back into Australian tourism
(04/11/2009)
The producer of a new killer shark movie filmed in Queensland says the film will not scare away tourists from the Great Barrier Reef but will actually boost traveler numbers.more...
New discount flight deal for tourists to Australia
(22/09/2009)
Emirates and Tourism Australia are running a new promotion that will see the British snapping up return flights to Australia from as little as £570.more...
Travel to Tasmania: new tourism campaign
(03/09/2009)
A new tourism campaign by Tourism Tasmania will take a new direction and target the state's regions specifically, rather than the state as a whole. more...
Grown-up travellers emerge as recession trend
(29/07/2009)
More than three quarters of people who have been made redundant plan to use the extra time to go travelling, according to foreign exchange company Travelex.more...
Survey finds Internet a travel tool
(29/06/2009)
A recent survey has show more than two-thirds of all travellers use the Internet to help them decide where to go for a holiday.more...
Tweets for Australian vistors
(17/06/2009)
Social networking is helping to get more travellers talking and ‘tweeting’ about Australia.more...
Tourists to Australia flock to water wonderland
(17/06/2009)
Day by day more water is appearing in the dry salt pan of Lake Eyre, South Australia, as the normally dry, arid landscape is transformed after heavy rains earlier this year in Queensland.more...
Need an Australian travel visa? Just ask bloggers!
(17/04/2009)
If you are thinking about applying for an Australian travel visa, why not read some of the world's most influential blogs to get a review about holidaying in Australia? more...
ETA holders could get free flights to Australia
(20/03/2009)
The Australian Government had an initiative proposed to them this month that is designed to lure international tourists to Australia.more...
Australia accepts social network friend requests
(27/02/2009)
Tourism authorities hold Facebook, MySpace and Bebo responsible for encouraging more Brits to travel Down Under, even in these times of economic recession.more...
Australia still number one choice for travellers
(13/02/2009)
A global survey showed that Australia is still the number one choice for travellers during the global recession, reports Reuters. more...
South Australia looks to working holiday makers
(02/02/2009)
The South Australia Tourism Commission is looking to backpackers to be the stars of its latest tourism campaign, with the promise of a free trip to South Australia for the winners.more...
Dream job campaign puts focus on Queensland
(01/02/2009)
After the launch of their "best job in the world" campaign on Janaury the 12th, Tourism Queensland have seen over 2.3 million visitors to their website.more...
Record figures for Australia tourism
(11/04/2008)
A recent report has shown that 2007 was a record year for tourist coming to Australia, with 5.6 million travellers visiting the country. The success is a testament to both the appeal of Australia and the efficiency of the Australian tourist visa scheme.more...
Australian tourist visas for World Youth Day
(11/04/2008)
With as many as 500,000 attendees expected to travel to Australia for the Catholic Church's World Youth Day, travellers are encouraged to apply for their Australian tourist visas sooner rather than later.more...
Australian backpacker market rebounds
(10/08/2007)
Recent reports reveal a record number of backpackers received Australian working holiday visas, indicating the market is as strong as ever.more...
Backpacker 'billions' boost Australian tourism
(07/03/2007)
Backpackers holidaying and working in Australia put nearly $3bn into the economy last year, according to the latest research into international visitors.
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Top Australian tourist attraction expanding
(02/03/2007)
One of Australia's top tourist attractions is to be expanded to help realise the dream of the late Steve Irwin. more...
Birthday honour for Sydney Harbour Bridge
(15/02/2007)
One of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, will celebrate its 75th birthday next month by closing for the day. more...
Australia and Germany extend working holiday deal
(13/02/2007)
Young Germans will be able to keep on enjoying a working holiday in Australia with a reciprocal agreement between the two countries due to be renewed in Berlin this week. more...
Tourists staying longer, spending more
(12/02/2007)
Visitors to Australia are staying longer and spending more according to a poll conducted by the Australian Tourism Export Council.more...
Australia still tops for British working holiday makers
(01/02/2007)
The number of British backpackers choosing Australia for their working holiday dipped slightly last year but the Brits are still the single largest group of travellers to Australia. more...
Ashes boost for Australian tourism
(19/01/2007)
Aussies have another reason to celebrate the Ashes whitewash over England as the series helped boost the number of UK tourists visiting Australia for a summer holiday.more...
Irwins to keep on promoting Australia
(19/01/2007)
The widow of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Terri, has accepted an invitation to become a tourism ambassador for Australia.
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Australia launches 457 work visa enquiry
(11/12/2006)
The Australian Government has launched an enquiry into the 457 Work Visa amidst claims the system is being abused by employers. more...
