Australia Travel - Hotels, Sightseeing Tours, Attractions
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.
It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per
cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the
world - only two people per square kilometre.
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No pain-in-the-neck conferences at Novotel Brisbane Conferences are no longer a pain in the neck at Novotel Brisbane with the introduction of shoulder massages for delegates during lunch breaks.
The massages, for an hour in three minute sessions, form part of the Inbalance Conference Day package ... First Nobu Restaurant in Australia Nobu, the world?s most recognized Japanese restaurant brand known for its innovative Japanese cuisine, is now open at Crown Entertainment Complex. This is the first Nobu restaurant in Australia and the 19th Nobu restaurant in the world, including ... Australia: Bayview On The Park Melbourne ...from AUD 95 Bayview On The Park Melbourne offers a good city location complemented by a high standard of accommodation and service recognised in numerous hotel awards.
Location
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Race Date: 16 Mar 2008
Number of Laps: 58
Circuit Length: 5.303 km
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Carmel By The Sea Gold Coast
An ultimate choice for your next holiday experience, Carmel By The Sea offers
luxurious apartment accommodation and unmatched facilities. This property is
located at a short stroll from the Gold Coast's premier shopping, dining and
entertainment venues. The patrolled surf beach is 100 metres away, Jupitors
Casino and pacific fair shopping is 1 kilometres and Cavill Avenue Surfers
Paradise is 2 kilometres away. Guests are offered a superb collection of
spacious apartments that are well equipped. The spacious living and private
elegance of your fully self contained apartment with balcony creates the
ambiance of penthouse style living which will be sure to make your stay at
Carmel a memorable experience. Carmel By The Sea provides recreational
facilities such as indoor heated pool and spa, sauna and steam room, gymnasium,
heated outdoor swimming pool as well as a tennis court.
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Day Reef Cruise - MV Supercat
If you are looking for a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef on a high speed
catamaran that is EXCEPTIONAL VALUE, look no further. Offering one of the
fastest day trips, visiting two outer reef locations for an unforgettable
day of fun, discovery and adventure. The MV Supercat provides a superior and
comfortable ride in almost all weather conditions.
Sydney
Airport Arrival Transfer
Travel from Sydney International or Domestic Airport to your Sydney
hotel. Transfer operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year for your
convenience and call in at major hotels and backpackers in downtown
Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Simply submit a booking online and the
transfer will be confirmed instantly. You will be provided with a travel
voucher to present to the driver upon arrival. It's easy.
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Travel to Sydney
- As the largest city in Australia, Sydney is one of the most common
destinations for any visitor to Australia. Sydney is a spectacular city,
possibly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With its ocean
setting, incredible harbor, unique architecture and countless attractions -
Sydney is one of kind. Any trip to Down Under is not complete until you have
explored the many highlights of Sydney Australia.
Travel to Brisbane - “Beautiful one day, perfect
the next!” That’s the eloquent choice phrase used to describe Queensland;
and as the capital, Brisbane is no exception, and it’s easy to see why! As a
city, the open, undulating expanse of the cityscape is truly something to
marvel at. Brisbane has over 1700 parks and other various outdoor community
areas taking up a significant amount of the space.
Travel to Melbourne
- Today Melbourne is the second-largest city in Australia and the capital
of the state of Victoria. Melbourne is built on a coastal plain at the top
of the giant horseshoe shaped Port Phillip Bay, which also serves as the
mouth of the mighty Yarra River. Located on the southern coast of
Australia’s eastern seaboard, Melbourne is perhaps Australia’s most cultured
and politically conservative city. Recommended hotels in Melbourne
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Perth - Perhaps one of your first stops in Perth will be the city centre. The
inner city of Perth bustles with activity and offers a range of choices for
souvenir shopping, theatre productions, and of course enjoying water
activities on the Perth Swan River such as Jet skiing, surfcatting and river
cruises. Recommended hotels in Perth
Spend three days and two nights experiencing the unique and
unforgettable settings of both city and country Australia! Discover the
timeless landscapes and remote townships that link two of Australia's
best loved destinations; The Red Centre and The Reef. Experience native
wildlife unique to these areas and be inspired by the many natural
wonders such as Millstream Falls and Porcupine Gorge. This is the
ultimate adventure of the 'real' Australia and ideal for backpackers!
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Region Adelaide - The Barossa Valley is South Australia's best known wine region and home to the largest wine companies in Australia. The landscape is interwoven with the unmistakable presence of rich German/Silesian culture and heritage which has made the region so special.
Barossa Valley Private Wine Tour
This private 8 hour tour is a winelovers delight! Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the surrounds of Adelaide and experience its impressive scenery and the world famous Barossa Valley. Travel through the Torrens Gorge enroute to the valley and visit leading wineries such as Rockfords, Grant Burge and Henschke. Your tour will be personally escorted and private, so your itinerary can accommodate your own special interests or seasonal highlights.
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Peppers Hermitage Retreat Barossa Valley
The central location of Peppers Hermitage's accommodation within the Barossa Valley assures that guests are ideally placed to take advantage of the delights of this very special region. Set atop a gentle hill, with sweeping vistas across the surrounding vineyards, Peppers Hermitage Retreat Barossa Valley is the ideal vineyard getaway offering luxury accommodation in South Australia's Barossa Valley wine region just an hour from Adelaide. Peppers Hermitage features 15 luxuriously appointed accommodation guestrooms and suites, each ideally sited to provide guests with stunning views over the surrounding vineyards, for which the Barossa Valley is internationally acclaimed. Appellation, the restaurant at the property offers fine dining inspired by fresh food, wine and produce from the Barossa region. Peppers Hermitage Barossa Valley is an ideal venue for small conferences, meetings and executive retreats. During leisure, take a dip in the swimming pool or spa, enjoy the sauna, play boules or go cycling to the nearby wineries.
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Beaches galore
Australia boasts over 7,000 beaches - more than any other nation.
Little beauties
Australia produces 95 per cent of the world's precious opals and 99 per
cent of black opals.
Opal capital
Coober Pedy in South Australia is known as the opal capital of the
world. Its population is made up of more than 40 nationalities and, with
year-round extremes in temperature, more than 50 per cent of the
population live in below-ground 'dugouts'.
Golden city
Kalgoorlie in Western Australia is not only Australia's largest producer
of gold, but has the world's largest political electorate - covering a
mammoth 2.2 million square kilometres.
Aussie icon
The kangaroo is unique to Australia and one of our most easily
recognised mammals. There are more kangaroos in Australia now than when
Australia was first settled. Estimates suggest around 40 million.
Merinos en masse
Australia's 140 million sheep (mostly merinos), found on around 53,000
properties, produce more than 70 per cent of the world's wool.
Beef exports
With 24 million head of cattle, Australia is the world's largest
exporter of beef.
Flourishing flora
Australia supports at least 25,000 species of plants, while Europe only
supports 17,500.
Long haul
The longest stretch of straight railway track in the world crosses the
Nullarbor Plain. From Nurina in Western Australia to near Watson in
South Australia, the track is dead straight for 478 kilometres.
Long drive
The Eyre Highway at Caiguna in Western Australia has the longest stretch
of straight road in Australia - 148 kilometres. Crossing the southern
edge of the Nullarbor Plain, it is the only sealed road from Perth to
Adelaide, a 2700 kilometre drive.
Long fence
The world's longest continuous fence known as the 'dingo fence', runs
through central Queensland for 5,531 kilometres. It is 1.8 metres high
and is designed to keep sheep safe from Australia's native dog.
Weather Overview
Summer (December to February) can get uncomfortably hot just about
anywhere, even in Tasmania. If you're in the southern states during these
months it's great beach weather and great melanoma weather. Up north, this
is the wet season, and it's very, very humid (plus, the sea is swarming with
box jellyfish). On the upside, the Top End is beautifully green and free of
tourists at this time.
From June until August things in the north have cooled down a little and
dried up a lot. This is a good time to visit Queensland or the outback. If
you're here for the skiing, now's the time to head for the snowfields of NSW
and Victoria. Overall, spring and autumn are probably the safest bets - the
weather is reasonably mild wherever you are, and spring brings out the
wildflowers in the outback, while autumn is particularly beautiful around
Canberra and in the Victorian Alps.
Day Reef Cruise - MV Supercat
