Just for once, I'll let my camera do the talking.
Vivid Sydney - lights, music and ideas
Just for once, I'll let my camera do the talking.
The Great Barrier Reef Luxury Island Resorts: Lizard Island , Bedarra Island and Qualia.
Does anyone remember when Oprah Winfrey came to Australia a few years ago? She was here to promote Australian tourism and as part of her trip she was taken to Qualia. Qualia has been named the best resort in Australia from time to time and it is nice - but I've always thought that 'best resort' is something which can't be pinned down. It is a very subjective thing. A few nights of pure heaven for one person may be absolute torture for another.D and I are fortunate. We have been not only to Qualia but also to Lizard Island and Bedarra, two of the other luxury resorts on the Great Barrier Reef. I preface this by saying they are all very expensive but if you are thinking of visiting the reef and doing it in luxury then your choice will include these three. All of them are lovely, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. I hope our experiences can help you choose between them.
Skiing in NSW, Australia - Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass and Mt Selwyn.
UPDATED: July 2016 'Winter is here!' Australia may not be the first place people think of when it comes to snow but the last two years' ski seasons were fantastic. This year only needs to be half as good to be stunning.
Lots of Australians head overseas each year to ski in America and Europe giving up a chunk of summer in search of snow, ice and wintery weather. Hey guys, I've got news for you - it snows in Australia too.
Cycling in Sydney: The Cooks River Cycle Way, from Strathfield to Botany Bay.
Location - Sydney, Australia
Ride - The Cooks River Cycle Way
Distance - 63 km (return) approx
Terrain - Mostly separated bike path with a few on road connections. Sealed for the full distance.
Difficulty - Flat and easy.
Highlights - Sitting watching the planes take off and land on the Botany Bay runway.
Cycling in Sydney: Ryde Bridge to Parramatta Park
Location - Sydney, Australia
Distance - 24 km approx round trip
Terrain - Shared pedestrian path and cycleway with a couple of hundred metres on road.
Difficulty - Flat and easy.
Highlights - Having lunch in the sunshine sitting on the grass next to the Parramatta River.
Cycling in Sydney: Narrabeen Lagoon Trail
Location - Sydney, Australia
Distance - 8.4km around the lagoon. Detour to Dee Why add 10 km for the round trip.
Terrain - Shared pedestrian path and cycleway. The path is sealed in some sections only, therefore it is not suitable for road bikes.
Difficulty - Flat and very easy
Highlights - Beautiful views across the lake.
The Great Ocean Road - koalas, kangaroos, emus, UFOs and one of the world's great drives.
If there was a prize for the most blogged about attraction in Australia, Victoria's Great Ocean Road would win hands down. I skim, glance at and read a lot of travel blogs and just lately every third blogger on the planet seems to be writing about the Great Ocean Road. I confess that I have blogged about it myself a couple of times. If you want to have a read click - here - and - here.
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