Australia

Brisbane

Paul — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:33:14 +0200

About Brisbane
As they say about Queensland – it’s beautiful one day, perfect the next. Out of all the capital cities of Australia, Brisbane is very lucky to have the best weather. Because of this, Brisbane is very multicultural, as people choose this city to live in when they need a ‘sea change’. If you can think of an activity that you would like to try, chances are that you will be able to do it in Brisbane.

Byron Bay

Paul — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:00:22 +0200

About Byron Bay
Byron Bay (or as the locals like to call it – Byron) is located on the East Coast of Australia, in New South Wales, approximately 800 kilometres North of Sydney and about 180 kilometres South of Brisbane. There are over 300 accommodation places to choose from in Byron, catering for all different types of budgets including backpackers hostels, hotels, motels, self contained apartments, cottages, bed & breakfasts, retreats, caravan parks, and even whole houses for rent. You can easily get to Byron by plane, train, bus or car.

Julian Rocks

Paul — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:00:33 +0200

About Julian Rocks

Cairns

Paul — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:45:33 +0200

About Cairns

Great Barrier Reef

Paul — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:43:25 +0200

Shallow diving

Port Douglas

Paul — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:41:11 +0200

About Port Douglas
Port Douglas lies about 66 km (40 miles) north of Cairns. The village has just over 1000 inhabitants. About 3000 tourists are added to that during high season from May to September. In Port Douglas you can privately rent a house. Also you will find resorts and hotels. Several diving operators offer daytrips and live-aboards to the Great Barrier Reef.

Coral Bay

Paul — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:34:03 +0200

About Coral Bay
At the south end of the Ningaloo Reef lies Coral Bay. The Ningaloo reef is here the closest to the coast, at several hundred meters distance, and so the village is an excellent starting place to visit the dive spots at Ningaloo Reef. Coral Bay consists of a hand’s full of houses, some shops, restaurants and the Ningaloo Reef Resort.

Ningaloo Reef

Paul — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:21:37 +0200

Diving Ningaloo reef

Exmouth

Paul — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:07:06 +0200

About Exmouth

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Christmas Island

Paul — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:50:38 +0200
About Christmas IslandChristmas Island is a volcanic atoll that is largely covered by tropical rainforest, offering refuge to a large number of unusual birds. The Christmas Island National Park covers 60% of the island. The island only houses 1600 permanent residents.
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Cocos Islands

albert — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:49:24 +0100

About Cocos Islands
The Cocos Islands, not to be confused with Cocos Island near Costa Rica, consist of 27 islands with a total surface of less than 6 square miles. In 1826 Javanese and Sumatran seamen and seawoman arrived here. In 1984 the people of the islands chose to be part of Australia. The Malaysian people live on the Home-island, the Australians on West Island. The total number of inhabitants is around 600 people. Cocos inspired Charles Darwin to shape his theory about the origin of coral atolls.

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