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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 […]
Dec-2018
A weekend away with the girls has never looked so good! If adventure is your style, mixed with some wine & dining, then the Top End of the Northern Territory is where you want to be. The Million Dollar Fish competition kicked off again in October 2018 for its fourth instalment, and with 5 chances […]
Parks Victoria has completed a significant milestone towards opening the Grampians Peaks Trail a world-class walking experience, one of the largest ever investment for any hiking experience in Australia, showcasing the beauty of the Grampians National Park’s natural and cultural landscapes, completing upgrades to 60 kilometers of track. Upon completion, The Grampians Peaks Trail will […]
Tasmanian Expeditions has launched a 2nd World Heritage Franklin River Rafting adventure led by conservationist Geoff Law in January 2019, to mark the 40th anniversary of the first commercial rafting expedition down the iconic river. On 22 January 2019, Geoff Law (a key member of the “No Dams’ campaign that saved the river from near […]
For anyone planning a trip to Latin America to see iconic drawcards like Machu Picchu, Iguacu Falls and Rio but also keen to discover the continent’s hidden gems, Contours Travel has released a ‘Great Eight’ list of off-the-beaten track experiences guaranteed to take you safely beyond the busy tourist trail. The list has been created […]