Australia is so full of superlatives that the
best way to appreciate them all is to get Down Under and see for yourself mate.
About Australia
Australia
is the world's largest island,and smallest continent. It has a huge red
centre, with symbolic Ayers Rock, Uluhru, the largest monolith on Earth.
The Barrier Reef is the largest coral in the
world, and the snowfields of The Great Dividing Range are greater than those of Alpine Switzerland.
The vast interior is called the Outback, where
you will be offered bush tucker for meal breaks.
The land is so immense, that it seems there is
so much of nothing before you reach anything.
Don't tell the Aussies that they are the
biggest braggarts, and remember that a "Pommy Bastard" is a term of endearment.
The Australians will go out of their way to
make you feel welcome and if you can take the saloon banter, you'll have friends for life.
Round
The World Flights:
If you've got the time, the best way to visit Australia is on part of a Round The World
flight ticket; giving you the opportunity to visit New Zealand and parts of Asia.
eVisas For
Australia:
95% of all evisa applications are approved within 24 hours. No charges whatsoever are
applied to unsuccessful evisa applications.
Motor Homes Australia:
Holidays Allover operates a centralised booking service for the rental of motor homes in
Australia. Also able to offer one-way motor home rentals between all major towns and
capital cities in Australia, including the Northern Territory, Western Australia and
Tasmania.
Alice
Springs:
It's the heart of Australia, the capital of the Outback and the most romantic country town
in the world.
Barrier Reef --
Blue
Mountains:
Located less than two hour's drive from Sydney,
the Blue Mountains offer a natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations
and native wildlife.
Brisbane --
Cairns --
Canberra:
From wildlife to nightlife, national monuments to national parks, observatories to
conservatories and physical culture to viticulture, Australia's capital is a city of many
parts.
Cape York --
Darwin:
Green and lush with palms and the perfume of frangipanis, Darwin is the capital of
tropical Australia.
Hobart --
Melbourne --
Perth --
Sydney:
Probably the most visited city in Australia.
Travel To Australia
Getting Around
Australia
By Air -- There are air passes but what's
the point of flying everywhere if you don't get to see Australia properly. Take more time
off and stay on the Australian land.
Qantas:
Australia's far-reaching airline gives you the arrivals, departures and connecting
schedules to major destinations around the world. You can even redeem your frequent flyer
points.
Frequent
Flyers:
The Australian Frequent Flyer lets you calculate the points needed for free flights on
Australia's airlines. A London to Sydney return is 130,000, so get saving. Go to the
airline's site to find out how you can get those points.
By Rail -- There are many scenic railway
routes in Australia and some very long, trans-continental routes.
Australian
Rail Maps:
Interactive on-line maps of all passenger railways and tramways throughout Australia
including long distance, commuter rail, subway and tram services. Details include journey
times, service frequencies and links to all operators sites.
Backpacking -- Many
travellers club together to buy second hand cars, and many more follow each other from
hostel to hostel by bus.
Oz Experience:
Buses for backpackers who want to see Australia properly.
Nomads
Backpackers:
No chores, curfews or lockouts. Thirty-five hostels across Australia with more than 2,000
beds.
The loner prefers to hitch-hike around the
continent and meet more of the locals, themselves moving around to see more of their
country.
Walkabout Down Under:
Hitch-hiking around the continent of Australia; the waits can be long, but the rewards are
great. Meet some of the Australian characters in this expanding travelogue.
Australia Travel
Tips
Budget
Travel Tips:
Some good information for first-time budget travellers to Australia, and those thinking
about casual work.
