Finding Elvis
What I found was the Blackpool or the Rhyl of Australia, though that's not a bad thing! Surfers, despite being burdened by the world's most unimaginative marketing slogan (Surfers is Paradise), is Brisbane & Sydney's holiday resort, where the beach is lin... more - travel report by
paulortw
Darwin, surprisingly pleasant place
Darwin is very different from the other state capitals. There are no skyscrapers. It's more like a rural city. There is a outback atmosphere which is very laidback. Because it is so close to Indonesia the Asian influences are very noticable. more - travel report by
mikkie
Skiing at Perisher Smiggins
We recently went down to the Snowy Mountains which is within Mt Kosciuszko National Park. It's south west from Sydney, past Canberra and really beautiful. We stayed in Jindabyne which is about half an hour away from the slopes. Skiing is a big adrenalin r... more - travel report by
bridgete
There's more then the city!
A lot of either love Sydney, or they love Melbourne. Personally, I'm a Sydney lover. The weather is warm, but no overly so and the architecture makes for beautiful contrasts. I stayed in the Sydney Hills which add another dimension to the city... very rur... more - travel report by
afra069
Australia 2003
Australia is a friendly country. Ozzies are laid back, easy going, always having a big cheesy smile on their face. The country is vast, and huge with enriched natures.... more - travel report by
jerkisaurus
Freycinet National Park and Coles Bay
About 3 hours drive from Hobart. Beautiful drive along the coast around the large Oyster Bay and down through Hawkes Neck to the peninsula. There are beautiful beaches, bushwalks, small wallabies, and excellent views. more - travel report by
cootha
an exciting, modern city with incredible friendly people. There are always lots of festivals and great places to stay in King´s Cross. You shouldn´t miss Govinas in King´s Cross-it is the most awesome cinema I have ever visited in the whole wide world. more - travel report by
julianz
Darwin - Amazing
Darwin is a small city (population about 67,000) but it has all the things that big cities have, just much more cute. Darwin has a soul (a very warm one!) and it an absolutely beautiful city. I has a remote feeling which is great, but the locals absolutel... more - travel report by
cootha
relaxing in Byron Bay
surfers, bbq, cheeky monkeys(??...), northern hotel and the Byron Bay surf school. What else do you need..??!!..Byron Bay is the best place on the east coast of Australia...if you like to relax..surf..and going out in the evening. it is a pretty small tow... more - travel report by
indolady
Generally the first destination to the traveller to Australia. Some people said it reminded them of London but the place does not feel old enough. It has some wonderful sites and is by far the biggest of any australian cities ! more - travel report by
weeze77
