Australia Tourism News

ANZAC Day is the time of year where we honour the Australian diggers for serving our country. Every town across Australia will hold a dawn services, followed by a parade, finishing the morning by playing 2 up at the pub.

Travellers Autobarn launches campervan rental in the United States via their new strategic partnership with Escape Campervans US.

After 7 years of planning and development, North Queensland local Mark Everett, is proud to launch the first of this premium estate to the market.

Travellers Autobarn is launching its first family and group friendly campervan in Australia. The Hi5 Camper will allow groups of 4 or 5 people to travel together in the same campervan.

Choice Hotels Australasia launches 'stay-two-separate-times-get-one-night-free' Privileges programme for a limited time only.

Find out everything about Britz Australia in their first tarmac rally.

With the 2011 Bosch Australian Rally Championship campaign being such a huge success for Britz and the DSA Motorsport Rally Team, Britz are excited to announce their further involvement for the 2012 campaign with the team.

Brave souls who need more than the regular Ghost Tour to achieve their chills and thrills now have the opportunity to investigate the paranormal aspect of Port Arthur in an exciting new late night, adults-only Paranormal Investigation Experience.

Bobzio.com a Western Australia Vacation Home Rentals & Perth Home Exchange Co-op gives a no cost listing for owners to market vacation rentals and offer Home Exchanges. Bobzio.com users announce winner of Most Popular Perth Home exchange.

Port Douglas Incentives will attend its first Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) in February 2012 with an abundance of new and exciting information for the business events MICE market.

The Victorian Tourism Award for best backpacker hostel has been awarded to Habitat HQ located in St Kilda Melbourne. This is the second award for Habitat HQ who were awarded the same award in 2010.

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

Beach On Sixth announce current specials for their luxury apartments and penthouse accomodation in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

TOURISM Noosa has changed the game for tourism marketing, yesterday launching an iPhone app which will take promotion of the region to a whole new level.

Australians from all walks of life are set to celebrate National Camping Day by participating in the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) on Saturday 15th October.

Australians from all walks of life are set to celebrate National Camping Day by participating in the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) on Saturday 15th October.

Facebook fans reveal the internet as the number one source for planning a holiday

Gold Coast Whale Watching Pty Ltd was established as the Gold Coast’s first whale watching company and specialize in small group close encounters of the majestic Humpback Whales.

JetBoarder International Launches RENEGADE Mini Jet Boat Length 3 Metres, Weight 250 Kg, Top Speed 60 Knots The Ultimate Toy Tender, Transport

HotelClub a world leading global accommodation website offering hotel bookings, today announced 20 winners from the United Kingdom and Ireland in the HotelClub Hotel Awards 2011.

Couples who book a three-night villa stay at Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa by 30 June 2012 will receive a luxury 35-page hardcover LoveStars astrology report about their relationship to enjoy as a romantic keepsake.

Thailand Villa Rental specialists showcase their latest luxury holiday villa in Phuket

The Pinpoint Travel Group has recently launched Mystery Trips, an exciting and adventurous way to travel Australia with an element of surprise.

Award winning chef Steve Szabo announced as the executive chef and the new Sea Temple Surfers Paradise hotel on the Gold Coast of Australia.

The following information concerns the Indian Ocean earthquake and potential subsequent tsunami on Wednesday 11 April 2012 and applies to travel insurance policies issued on or before the 11 April 2012.

Terindah Estate has opened to the public, and thanks to the recent appointment of Rue Cler Market’s Andrew Pye, the estate is proud to announce the addition of spectacular food to its beautiful views and delicious wines.

ANZAC Day is the time of year where we honour the Australian diggers for serving our country. Every town across Australia will hold a dawn services, followed by a parade, finishing the morning by playing 2 up at the pub.

Travellers Autobarn launches campervan rental in the United States via their new strategic partnership with Escape Campervans US.

After 7 years of planning and development, North Queensland local Mark Everett, is proud to launch the first of this premium estate to the market.

Based in Sydney, Australia, Bespoke Concierge is designed to provide tailored, premium experiences in Australia and around the globe. Bespoke makes travel dreams come true and memories that last a lifetime.

Ozehols now offer 10,000+ holiday accommodation properties in Australia.

Links between the Port Arthur Historic Site and a major World Heritage-listed treasure in western China are being strengthened this month, with a visit to the convict-era site by three Chinese guiding staff.

Travellers Autobarn is launching its first family and group friendly campervan in Australia. The Hi5 Camper will allow groups of 4 or 5 people to travel together in the same campervan.

Choice Hotels Australasia launches 'stay-two-separate-times-get-one-night-free' Privileges programme for a limited time only.

Find out everything about Britz Australia in their first tarmac rally.

With the 2011 Bosch Australian Rally Championship campaign being such a huge success for Britz and the DSA Motorsport Rally Team, Britz are excited to announce their further involvement for the 2012 campaign with the team.

Brave souls who need more than the regular Ghost Tour to achieve their chills and thrills now have the opportunity to investigate the paranormal aspect of Port Arthur in an exciting new late night, adults-only Paranormal Investigation Experience.

Whether you're a Neighbours fan or not, you could win an ultimate $4,000 holiday experience in Port Douglas & the Daintree.

A Daintree Ferry Smart Card promotion resulted in over 800 ferry crossings during its two month trial period, and won Cairns resident Rebecca Ryan a Blue Ray home theatre system for visiting the Daintree to celebrate her husband’s 30th birthday.

An exciting new interactive visitor experience at the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site is bringing the extraordinary story of the women and children who were incarcerated at the now World Heritage-listed site to life for visitors.

Bobzio.com a Western Australia Vacation Home Rentals & Perth Home Exchange Co-op gives a no cost listing for owners to market vacation rentals and offer Home Exchanges. Bobzio.com users announce winner of Most Popular Perth Home exchange.

TASTE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE FOODIE TRAILS PROGRAMS IN THE MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2012 A cultural walking tour through Melbourne on a Foodie Trail is this year being featured in the Melbourne Food and Wine festival 20th year celebrations.

**CURRENT SPECIAL OF 50% DISCOUNT FROM 4TH NIGHT ONWARDS** Longer you stay, cheaper it is! Applicable from 31/1 to 31/8. Excl public & school hols)

Port Douglas Incentives will attend its first Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) in February 2012 with an abundance of new and exciting information for the business events MICE market.

The 2012 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for Best Hotels has placed four Port Douglas hotels in the overall Top 25, with 2 in the Top 10.

A significant growth in the number of tourists arrived on the unspoilt shores of Albania in 2011; the consensus is to get there before everyone else catches on. With glorious sun and magical landscapes, Spring is the ultimate time to visit.

The newest Hooters of Australia store is set to open in Campbelltown in the new year! Campbelltown is a further example of the growing success of Hooters in Australia.

Yangon is the culinary capital of Myanmar (Burma) and its culinary diversity is a memorable treat.

Are you looking for a wonderful spot to enjoy a picnic on Christmas Day? Tasmania’s leading cultural heritage tourist attraction, the Port Arthur Historic Site, will be open from 9.00am until 3.30pm on December 25.

Port Arthur’s Penitentiary is arguably one of Tasmania’s, even Australia’s, defining images, particularly in terms of tourism and heritage. In the promotion of tourism the Penitentiary is up there with Uluru, the Opera House & Cradle Mountain.

Tasmania's Minister for Heritage, Brian Wightman MP, today officially opened the new jetty on the Isle of the Dead at Port Arthur, facilitating access for around 23,000 visitors who tour the island each year.

Port Douglas award winning eco-tourism attraction, The Wildlife Habitat, is exporting koalas to Japan, however these furry creatures are travelling unaccompanied.

Sydney's night-time business establishments play a key role in the city's economy.

The Victorian Tourism Award for best backpacker hostel has been awarded to Habitat HQ located in St Kilda Melbourne. This is the second award for Habitat HQ who were awarded the same award in 2010.

The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has advised that it is very close to allocating some Priority Group 5 GSM applications to case officers.

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

The normally slow-paced lifestyle on the island of Langkawi comes alive with the powerful sound of the latest and mightiest jet fighters while sleek warships slice through its waters for another impressive lineup at the LIMA 2011.

Observe a minutes silence this Remembrance Day to mark the end of the First World War and follow in the footsteps of our fallen soldiers with a fully guided battlefield tour.

Beach On Sixth announce current specials for their luxury apartments and penthouse accomodation in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Practical advice for travel in the remote Australian outback.

Everything you need to know about North Stradbroke Island (Straddie) and quite a lot you didn’t know you needed to know is now online at the island’s first official website at www.stradbrokeisland.com.

Dust off your running shoes and fly down to Singapore to join thousands of veteran and amateur runners at the Singapore Marathon 2011.

TOURISM Noosa has changed the game for tourism marketing, yesterday launching an iPhone app which will take promotion of the region to a whole new level.

When it comes to selling online, video is the number one leads to sales converter online. Google ratings favour sites with videos, and YouTube is one of the world's top ranking sites. Doc.Tour is the perfect video package for the Tourism Industry.

Author Kelvin Baggs Provides Tips and Guides for Booking Travel Safely Online and Saving Money

Looking for a day-trip or short getaway in South East Queensland? Montville in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is the ideal destination and here are six reasons why you should visit in November or December - starting with your Christmas shopping.

In excess of 6500 Australians camped out overnight on Saturday 15th October as part of the annual Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO), smashing the 2010 numbers by over 2000.

Australians from all walks of life are set to celebrate National Camping Day by participating in the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) on Saturday 15th October.

This year The Legendary Blues Train celebrates 18 years of riding the rails, bringing world-class blues acts in vintage rattler train carriages, jamming its way down the Bellarine Rail track and through the natural beauty of The Bellarine, Victoria.

Australians from all walks of life are set to celebrate National Camping Day by participating in the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) on Saturday 15th October.