Jul

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Perth Traveller’s Guide

July 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Western Australia
Western Australia is the largest state of Australia with an area of 2.6 million square kilometres (about the same size as Western Europe). The population of the state is 1.98 million, representing 9.8 per cent of the total population of Australia. The state is so vast that there is a variety of landscapes and [...]

Mar

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Sydney Travel Guide

March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Scintillating Sydney – the harbour city! Sydney is one of the most vibrant and energetic of all the world’s great cities with its spectacular waterways, magnificent surf beaches, great restaurants and nightlife, and laid back friendly sports mad people. The largest city in Australia with a population of just over 4¼ million it has year [...]

Feb

29

Adelaide Sightseeing Guide

February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide. Image Courtesy Wikipedia
A Brief History
The first recorded sighting of the South Australian coast was in 1627 by the Dutchman Francois Thijssen, captain of the ship Golden Zeepaert. However, it was not until 1802 that Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin first surveyed the coast. The British Parliament passed the South Australian [...]

Feb

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Melbourne Travel & Sightseeing Guide

February 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

View of the Melbourne CBD from The Shrine of Remembrance
With an area of 227,000 square kilometres Victoria is Australia’s smallest mainland state in area but with 5 million people (25% of total Australia) it is the second most populated. It is about the same size in area as England, Scotland and Wales and is slightly [...]

Jan

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Cairns Holiday & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Cairns
The city of Cairns is the main town in Australia’s northern state of Queensland. The city itself is cosmopolitan and has plenty to offer in the way of arts. However, the real reason that most people make the trip here is for the plethora of diverse natural attractions from pristine beaches [...]

Dec

30

Launceston Travel Guide

December 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Launceston
Located in the heart of North Cornwall - and not to be confused with its namesake in Tasmania - Launceston is the ancient capital of Cornwall. Popular among nature lovers and visitors with family, Launceston offers many great outdoor activities. The area is packed with bike and hiking trails and natural beauty. [...]