Posts Tagged ‘ Australia ’

It is big country and before heading into Australian outback it is good idea check road conditions as it can be long re-route in case some roads closure. Here is list of official websites where it is possible to check roads current status: ACT road conditions New South Wales road reports Road Conditions in the Northern Territory South...
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Probably most asked question when preparing for any trip – what is best time go to some place. There is only one answer – NOW. Ok, in some cases you may need to wait couple months the rainy/wet season to pass by, but don’t delay for too long if you want to go somewhere....
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Snow probably not the first thing in mind of people who are going to Australia for holidays. But in case somebody is coming to Australia for longer period and is missing snow there couple places where it is possible enjoy snow activities even in Australia. Actually there are probably about 30 snowfields in NSW,...
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This year one of most popular national parks in Australia – Kakadu – re-introduced a park use fee and became most expensive Australian national park to visit. The fee is $25 per person and valid for two weeks. Although all Northern Territory residents and children under 16 are exempt.
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Main event for me this month is FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa.  From 11 June to 12 July  you can visit Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest in Darling Harbour.  The four screens – three on floating stages – will be set up at Cockle Bay and one in Tumbalong Park and all...
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Whales are here and whale watching season 2010 is open in Sydney. Check earlier post about where are good places for whale watching in Sydney and what is best time for whale watching there. Have a good spotting!
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If you are traveling on most popular tourist route in Australia from Sydney to Cairns then you have good possibility to spot platypus in Eungella National Park. Park is located about North West of Mackay. It is about 80km from highway No 1. So it is only short detour from main route. Best...
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I was scuba diving around South Pacific (Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu), also Thailand and never had problems with my PADI Open Water scuba diving certification. Tour operators check your certification and that you have experience, but didn’t care much is it open water or advanced or something else. But in Australia they don’t allow you...
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When I was renting car in Europe, US or Canada, I never was thinking or wasn’t care how much fuel I can fill into car tank. Usually was no problem to find gas station near by. But in Australia is different story. Unless you travel on East Coast or South West near Perth in...
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In May two interesting festivals are starting: Vivid Sydney 2010 – annual festival of light, music and ideas Another festival is 17th Biennale of Sydney – Australia’s largest and most exciting international festival of contemporary art. Also whale watching season start in Sydney.
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