Destinations, Travel tips, Festivals and Public Holidays
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Great Whale Watching Spots in Australia
Mar 15th
Australia offers some wonderful places where people can observe whales in certain season, usually during Winter, when the whales migrate from the Antarctic to find a warmer place. These whale watching spots in Australia become the main destination of tourists because whales are not the types of animals available at the zoo so that it’s rather difficult to find a place to observe this biggest type of mammal in the world. The whale watching spots are available in several West and South territories of Australia, and here are some best whale watching spots there. More >
Australia Labour Day 2012
Feb 28th
Labour Day 2012 in Australia
Labour Day commemorates the labour movement of Australia in the nineteenth century. Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia, with dates fixed by the state and territory governments and thus varies.
In Western Australia, Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday in March, while in both Victoria and Tasmania, it is the second Monday in March.
In both Queensland and the Northern Territory, Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday in May.
In the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, and New South Wales, Labour Day is the first Monday in October. More >
Find the World’s Best Fishing Spots
Nov 15th
Most people from all ages like fishing because they like to feel the satisfaction when they succeed in catching a fish. Formerly, people are able to fish almost everywhere whether on the river at the back of the houses or even in the waterways. However, it is quite difficult to find an ideal place to fish nowadays since rivers are getting more black from time to time so that even a baby fish is hard to be found on the rivers. If it is impossible to fish near the house, then why don’t go further to get the best place to fish. There are still numerous fishing spots spreading all over the world. More >
Tunarama Festival 2012 – Port Lincoln, Australia
Nov 9th
One of the oldest and oddest festivals in Australia, Tunarama Festival, is held in January along with the Australia Day. The upcoming Tunarama Festival will be celebrated on January 26th until 29th 2012 in more glorious way than ever because it will be the 50th Tunarama Festival held since 1962. Tuna Toss competition which obliges the participants to toss heavy tunas – about 8 until 10 kilograms – as far as possible becomes the main attraction in this festival. The farthest tosser of the tuna becomes the winner and receives prize money up to 7,000 AUD. More >
Crave Sydney International Food Festival 2011
Oct 17th
Sydney becomes the host of the largest food festival in Australia this year. Crave Sydney International Food Festival is the name of such festival held for one month on the coming October 1st until the Halloween day – October 31, 2011
in 2011. Both local and international chefs will take part in this event, and various kinds of dishes all over the world will be served. Special for this year, the major theme of cuisines is going to be South American taste with spicy sensation in most of their dishes. More >
Dreamworld Australia, The Combination of Theme Park and Wildlife Preserve
Oct 15th
One greatest theme park in Australia – Dreamworld – is located in Queensland the Northeast territory of Australia. Dreamworld consists of 28 rides including 5 roller coaster and 2 water rides in about 7 different themes. It is one of a few places offering the attractions of amusement park as well as the collection of wild animals enabling the visitors to try on the rides of the theme park and observe the nature life of wild animals at the same place. Right after the Dreamworld theme park, the Whitewater World water park was built in December 2006 to complete the facilities and choices of the theme park to the customer. More >
Tips to Spend Affordable Vacation for Backpackers in Australia
Oct 6th
Australia is an ideal destination for backpackers all over the world. This secluded continent supplies various kinds of adventures as well as modern lifestyles and tasteful cuisines. Yet, visiting Australia is not cheap at all because visitors have to spend $9 AUD only to get a glass of beer. It is wiser to get ready for some money-saving tips before visiting Australia, but if Australia is the only place someone desiring to visit (it is indeed should be visited), he/she should have extra budget kept safely in the pocket. More >
Get a Cheap Flight to Australia
Oct 1st
Formerly, it is quite hard to get a flight directly to Australia because it is quite far and secluded from the other countries and continents. Currently, more and more airlines directing to Australia are available from the cheapest until the most luxurious one. Getting a cheap flight to Australia doesn’t only depend to the reputation of the airlines or the facilities and cosiness given by the airlines because most airlines give the same service to their passengers. The prices of flight tickets also depend on the season when the flight is taken. Here are some tips to find the best period for getting a cheap flight towards Australia. More >
Must-Visit Cities in Australia
Oct 1st
As a country that lies on the entire continent, Australia is immensely wide and wonderful. Australia used to be secluded because of difficult access and a few flights can be taken to visit this country. However, the access towards Australia becomes easier since more and more people from many countries are attracted to observe this smallest continent in the world. Furthermore, plenty accommodations are prepared to ensure the amenities of the visitors while spending their time in Australia. More >
Anzac Day 2011
Apr 14th
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day 2011
ANZAC Day is originally celebrated to commemorate landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on Gallipoli, Turkey in 1915. ANZAC Day is now celebrated every 25 April in Australia and New Zealand as a national day of remembrance for all those who died and served in military operations for their countries. More >
