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Kakadu’s longest-established tourism accommodation operator, Cooinda Lodge & Camping, is marking the 40th anniversary of Kakadu National Park by unveiling a complete refurbishment of its Lodge rooms as well as the launch in June of the new glamping village Dreaming@Home Billabong. Cooinda is in the heart of Kakadu National Park, and incorporates prime tourism attractions […]
Mar-2019
The first Whale Sharks for the 2019 touring season arrived right on schedule, with our spotty friends sighted off the Ningaloo Coast this week. Whale Shark operators use light-aircraft spotter planes to search for the whale sharks, guiding the tour boat skippers to the fish’s location. Exmouth operator Ningaloo Blue‘s spotter planes have been in the air […]
Feb-2019
Lizard Island has announced details and dates for its Reef Expedition experiences for 2019 offering guests access to normally unseen snorkelling areas around the island and exclusive areas of the Great Barrier Reef. The four-night Reef Expedition program features a raft of extraordinary adventures of the World Heritage-listed reef, with the Lizard Island luxury lodge […]
Feb-2019
Kings Canyon Resort in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre will have a new look this cool season as plans are revealed for a new glamping product, allowing guests a first-hand experience of the sights and sounds of the magnificent outback canyon. Set to open on June 1, 2019, six new Australian homestead-style glamping tents […]
Feb-2019
The island of Mauritius is mountainous with breathtaking scenery stretching from the rivers and forests out to the coastal beaches and fringing reefs. Mauritius offers many hiking and trekking options across its national parks and reserves, around the basaltic mountains, and in many other beautiful locations. These peaks offer unique panoramic views of the island. […]
Feb-2019
A rush of scuba divers from around Australia is expected to begin exploring the underwater wonderland created by the ex-HMAS Tobruk after the launch of commercial operations on February 25. The ship is resting on her starboard quarter about 25 nautical miles from Hervey Bay in 28 metres of water and it will be an […]
Feb-2019
World Expeditions has received approval to proceed with its application to erect semi-permanent Puffer Pod camps in Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area. The Tasmanian Government has given World Expeditions the green light to enter into the reserve approval process and proceed with lease and license negotiations for the construction of five puffer pods on The […]
Jan-2019
Flinders Ranges Odysseys, part of the SeaLink Travel Group, has released the 2019 departure dates for their much sought-after four day/three-night, Flinders Ranges Outback Tour. To keep up with the growing demand, this amazing tour will now depart every Friday from March to November 2019. This popular tour discovers the spectacular and rugged scenery of […]
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has given official approvals for the next stage of the Underwater Tourism Infrastructure in the Whitsunday project to begin. As part of the joint state and federally funded $7 million Tourism Recovery Fund the project will complement the locations of where the six underwater artworks will be installed. […]
Dec-2018
The Gold Coast is losing what many locals considered a hidden gem– Black Swan Lake (Bundall). Tucked away a mere 10 minutes from Surfers Paradise, Black Swan Lake was bursting with wildlife, aquatic animals and a range of birds including the iconic black swans. According to one local writer and nature lover, it’s the kind […]