Sport

Whats the best little known reef in Australia

We all know about the Great Barrier Reef, full of Great Whites that eat you and plenty of good diving etc..particularly if you take one of the extended 2 or 3 nighters away from the masses.

But a little secret, although sadly the cat gor out the bag recently in the press, is the largest fringing reef in the world… read the rest of “Whats the best little known reef in Australia”

What is a real Aussie holiday?

I am often asked what would I do if I went on holiday with my family (2 kids aged 13 and 10) to Australia. It is a difficult one to answer as we all have different desires and dreams when visiting what New Zealanders warmly describe as the West Island!

Without doubt the big marketing bucks are behind New South Wales and Queensland with the obligatory Red Centre thrown… read the rest of “What is a real Aussie holiday?”

Euro Lottery and the £45m Australia Holiday

OK, Im slightly envious of the people who have just won a few quid but we are all now discussing what we would do with the cash if we were the lucky recipients. Would I blow any of the money. You bet ya I would and I thought we could assist with an Australian Holiday that many of us mere mortals can simply aspire to.

Arrive Sydney and Stay… read the rest of “Euro Lottery and the £45m Australia Holiday”

The Upgrade Lottery Scheme (my idea and I have the rights).

Thought we’d have a look at this little question as Im asked about it, weirdly by those who have booked economy seats. It seems the affluent business class traveller is not as fussed about heading North towards the cockpit and the often unseen, certainly untried First Class cabin.

In short it is nigh impossible to get that conversion from turning right to turning left (or even upstairs). However in… read the rest of “The Upgrade Lottery Scheme (my idea and I have the rights).”

Family holidays Australia

We are often asked to book family holidays to Australia and to get it right requires good knowlege as well as the attempt to provide a holiday that satisfies not only adults but children alike. Our golden rule is DO NOT TRY AND DO TOO MUCH. Jetting about the East, West , North and South is a… read the rest of “Family holidays Australia”

World’s Longest Golf Course Opens

After much build up, the longest golf course in the world finally opens for green fee paying guests today.The Nullabor Links Golf Course opens today, as by far and away the world’s longest golf course with 18 holes strewn across a vast 848 miles following the famous Nullabor Highway that connects South Australia with its remote cousin… read the rest of “World's Longest Golf Course Opens”

Why not the West Coast?

For some reason there is a reluctance for UK visitors to Australia to dip their toe in the water’s of Western Australia, this vast vast state that, looking at the map seems to bigger than the whole world put together. I am trying to understand why.

It could be that you don’t hear about WA as much… read the rest of “Why not the West Coast?”

England Footy on the internet vs Holidays on the internet

I’m not convinced by this move, for starters it is restricted to a million people, though if they get a million to watch a game against one of the Urals when we have already qualified then they have done well.

The internet is of course a frighteningly heavy tool for all of us. Choosing a holiday on the internet alone is fraught with every danger in the book. Is… read the rest of “England Footy on the internet vs Holidays on the internet”

When to Travel to Australia

Sunny weather, dry roads and the open highway is one fabulous way to see Australia. Beach and island resorts, wilderness lodges and farmstays are where you may well choose stay and Australian Sky urges you to try out all these types of accommodation as well as at least making part of your holiday as a self drive… read the rest of “When to Travel to Australia”

Sporting mad Aussies

Continuing my recent article on Australian sport there are some more interesting sporting events that take place across the breadth of this vast country. But which is the best.

In January, on Maslin Beach in South Australia were the nude Olympics, watched by a crowd on top of the cliffs. In Millthorpe, New South Wales we saw their take on the marathon, where one carries a 50kg bag of… read the rest of “Sporting mad Aussies”

The Ashes final test at The Oval

Anxiety reigns as this deciding last game determines our fate for a few months to come. One thing is for sure that the word Australia has been on our lips for a few months now and that cant be a bad thing for trying to entice you to visit the destination. Although Australia is the slippery slope with their sporting dominance on the wane. Cricket, swimming and even hockey are… read the rest of “The Ashes final test at The Oval”