Posts Tagged 'Australia'

Australia Bay of Fires

Australia Bay of Fires The Bay of Fires, Tasmania, has been voted by the Lonely Planet as the number one region to visit in previous years. Lying on the edge of the Mount William National Park, Captain Tobias Furneaux gave the bay its’ name in 1773, when he saw fires along the beach from the ...
Posted on September 15 2009 Read More...

Variety is the Spice of Life

Variety is the Spice of Life After my return the question was beginning to goad me, which was certainly a first, and an event that I had not anticipated. ‘What was the highlight?’ / ‘Which was your favourite bit?’ I think in the case of most trips (at least of the 2-3 week variety, not counting ...
Posted on August 26 2009 Read More...

The Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House The iconic Sydney Opera House has joined other famous world structures such as India's Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China when it was inscribed as a World Heritage Building. Described by the UNESCO Committee as a "daring and visionary experiment that has had an enduring influence on the emergent architecture ...
Posted on August 26 2009 Read More...

Explore Kangaroo Island

Explore Kangaroo Island Renowned as the Australian Galapagos, Kangaroo Island is abundant in wildlife and some of nature’s most spectacular scenery. Accommodation choices have never been better on Kangaroo Island, with the brand new luxury Southern Ocean Lodge opening this month. Guided tours allow you to get closer to the island’s fascinating wildlife. There ...
Posted on October 28 2007 Read More...