8 Must-see Destinations in New Zealand
Since the breathtaking scenery in Lord of the Rings put NZ on the global stage as a leading natural travel destination twenty years ago, our neighbours across the ditch have been a bucket-list travel destination for many travel lovers. We’re lucky enough to have all that natural beauty, fascinating culture and friendly folk just a short plane trip away.
The Ghan: The Train Journey of a Lifetime
So much more than “just transit from Adelaide to Darwin the Ghan comes with plenty of off-train experiences so that you can get in touch beating heart and frontier spirit Australia – from cruising down the remote Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, to walking the iconic Simpsons Gap, and guided tours of Alice Springs Desert Park.
Travel with Kids: Nature’s Best, Nationwide
The natural beauty of Australia has inspired no shortage of travellers, poets and artists, the young and old and the famous. With international tourism still out of the picture at the time of writing, there’s never been a better time to realise how much wonder we have right at home, and share with our kids one of the reasons why Australia is called the Lucky Country: we’re so lucky to live somewhere so beautiful!
Discover WA
Western Australia is Australia’s largest state, and until recent years it was also arguably Australia’s best-kept secret! Often skipped over back in the day in favour of its more accessible Eastern States neighbours, with its spectacularly diverse scenery ranging from arid desert to lush rainforest and glittering coastline, to some of Australia’s most beloved wine […]
8 Off-the-Beaten-Track Aussie Treasures
Australia is full of incredible hidden treasures, that are less known but absolutely fantastic. Part of travelling is discovering the best-kept secrets of your destination, and from secret gardens to salt lakes, ghost towns to cave cities, Australia delivers.
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Canberra
Did you know that Australia’s capital city Canberra was named the third best city to visit in the world in 2018 by Lonely Planet, who described Canberra as “criminally overlooked” and “pack[ing] a big punch for such a small city”? Canberra is a fun, exciting city, designed as a cluster of different districts each boasting […]
CAROLYN, CASSANDRA AND THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS – A Travel Agent Hero Story
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit travel agents hard. From the moment the virus began to impede the free movement of people, Australian travel agents began repatriating their clients, as well as rescheduling, rebooking, cancelling, amending and postponing their travel arrangements. On top of all of that, they’ve been chasing refunds, credits and monies owed to […]
5 Must-See World Heritage Sites in Australia
Australia has an impressive 20 UNESCO World Heritage sites, spanning from prehistoric fossils to living cultural landscapes, unspoiled rainforests with incredible conservation value, and iconic man-made structures; all forming part of our national story. Some of the sites are instantly recognisable; for example, Sydney Opera House attracts almost 11 million visitors a year. But there’s […]
JD, Annabelle & the trip of a lifetime interrupted
With global tourism on hold, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit travel agents hard. From the moment the virus began to impede the movement of people around the world, Australian travel agents began repatriating their clients, as well as rescheduling, rebooking, cancelling, amending and postponing their travel arrangements. Amid all of that, they’ve also been chasing […]
Your Bucket-List NT Adventure
The Northern Territory is the stuff Aussie dreams are made of. The iconic Uluru, the stark & rugged Outback landscapes, and remote Indigenous communities expressing their love of country through stunning art that has caught the imagination of the world: all of this and more makes it the perfect place for the great Aussie road […]
COVID-19 & a bucket-list visit to Everest Base Camp
A Travel Agent Hero Story With global tourism in lockdown, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit travel agents especially hard. From the moment the virus began to block the movement of people around the world, Australian travel agents began repatriating their clients, as well as rescheduling, rebooking, cancelling, amending and postponing their travel arrangements. Amid all […]
Discover South Australia
Dreaming of a South Australian adventure? This incredible state has so much to offer! With twelve regions to explore – including the otherworldly Flinders Range & Outback region, to the leafy green Adelaide Hills – there’s a whole lot of Instagram fodder to be found. Experience striking Outback vistas, lush bushland and pristine coastline, taste […]