Australia

Hollywood is not just the only place where massive blockbusters are filmed – these days you’ll see film crews seeking out the world’s most unique locations as the settings for their scenes. Sometimes a studio and a green screen is no substitute for the real deal, whether directors are seeking vast open deserts or skyscraper-filled cities. Home to a modern city centre as well as pretty suburbs and..

Found just off the coast of Queensland in Australia, Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island, at a whopping 120 kilometres long. With its beaches, cliffs, rainforests and pools, there are a whole host of wonderful things to do on Fraser Island for adventurers and lovers of the outdoors. Discover Fraser Island and its truly unique landscape – read on to find out what to do on Fraser Island..

Around an hour outside of Melbourne, you’ll find one of the finest wine regions in all of Australia: the Yarra Valley. The Yarra Valley wineries are highly-renowned and known as some of the best in the world, particularly well-known for their Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines. If your dream day involves tasting a selection of fine wines and relaxing with a glass in hand overlooking sunny..

Another year has just flown by and in just a few short weeks, we’ll be marking the end of another decade and welcoming in 2020. Australia is one of the first countries to welcome in the New Year, and New Year celebrations in Australia are renowned as some as the best in the world. The Aussies certainly know how to put on a good party, and you’ll find some brilliant New Years Eve events in towns an..

Christmas has quickly crept up on us once again and it’s now just around the corner, with plenty of festive events filling up the calendar and the chance to take part in some of our favourite traditions, whether that’s meeting Santa and his reindeer or roasting a turkey big enough for the whole family.   On the other side of the world, Christmas traditions in Australia are quite different, an..

Famed for its outback desert landscapes, there is so much more to Australia’s Northern Territory than what meets the eye. Not only is it home to a vast desert, known as the Red Centre, and the world-famous Uluru (Ayers Rock), but also a contrast of wetlands, waterfalls, gorges and coastline. The varied landscapes of the Northern Territory also attract a diversity of wildlife.   The Northern T..

Lying off the coast south-west from Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is a must-see destination in Australia, home to a plethora of nature reserves, the Flinders Chase National Park and rock formations such as the Remarkable Rocks. A whole host of animals to spot on Kangaroo Island make this beautiful island a must-visit for wildlife lovers; penguins, koalas, sea lions and of course kangaroos are just som..

Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is known for being a cosmopolitan city and a cultural melting pot, but it’s also home to some of the best golf courses in all of Australia. With panoramic views for miles around and a variety of challenging holes, there are a whole host of world-class golf courses in Adelaide to please golfers of all abilities.   For any keen golfer visiting Australia..

The largest city in Australia, Sydney is a city of exceptional culture, offering events throughout the year, museums, venues and art galleries: all set to please lovers of the arts and culture. Many Sydney art galleries are among the best in Australia and stand on the world stage, showcasing the very best of modern art from numerous schools of thinking. If Sydney’s huge art scene is on your to-see..

Among the most beautiful of the Great Barrier Reef islands, the Whitsunday Islands are becoming a popular tourist destination in their own right, thanks to their stunning scenery and brilliant activities. The Whitsundays are made up of 74 islands in total, each offering white sands, lush forests and pure tranquility.   Many visitors will take just a Whitsundays day tour, while others will wan..