The Proud Mary cruises along one of Australia’s most spectacular rivers – the Murray River. Showcasing some of Australia’s best wildlife and fauna, the cruise is a must do activity on a vacation to South Australia. Thanks to the Murray River, the surrounding area is popularly called the food bowl of the nation, owing to […]
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Month: May 2015
Port Augusta – Four Ways to Explore
Port Augusta is a small harbour city in South Australia that has a very interesting history. Known as the gateway to the Australian Outback, the city was initially a well-known commercial centre and port (in the 1850’s) to transport wool, wheat, and other products. Port Augusta offers a lot of fun activities for anyone looking […]
Monarto Zoo – Four Unmissable Events
The Monarto Zoo, a short drive from Adelaide, is one of the largest open range zoos in the world at over 1,000 hectares area. The zoo is dedicated to wildlife conservation efforts, and is home to over 50 exotic species of animals. A large part of the zoo terrain has been landscaped to mimic local […]
The Adelaide Oval – Fun Things to do
The Adelaide Oval is a contemporary modern stadium that is well known globally for hosting cricket and football matches. Visiting Adelaide requires a trip to this iconic landmark, even if there aren’t any sport matches playing in the main stadium. Plan your holiday to include these fun things around The Oval – The Adelaide Oval […]
Cairns – Escape the Cold with a Trip to Tropical Cairns
Don’t sit at home complaining about the heating bill, head to the tropics for a healthy dose of sunshine and relaxation. Here’s a few things to do around Cairns. Green Island Take a fast catamaran trip out to Green Island for a Great Barrier Reef experience. You can snorkel or Scuba around coral reefs with […]
Mackenzie Falls – Adventurous Activities
Mackenzie Falls is among the largest waterfalls in Victoria, and is noted for providing the best waterfall experience in the area. Located within the Grampians National Park, this waterfall is a must see on your next hiking or camping trip. Visitors can take a short walk to a viewing platform to see the waterfall, or […]
Stuart Highway – Making the Best of your Road Trip
Stuart Highway is a journey of around 3,000 km through the Australian Outback, albeit a wonderfully interesting one for a caravan or an RV trip. The highway is a testament to the determination of one man, John McDouall Stuart, the first European to travel overland from South to North Australia and survive the journey. The […]
Making the Most Out of Port Princess Dolphin Cruise
The Port Princess Dolphin Cruise operates on the Port River, which is technically a tidal estuary located near Adelaide. The river is used as a commercial shipping canal, for fishing operations, and also has a ship graveyard with ships dating from the 1800s. Even though all this sounds good, the best part about the river […]
Long Weekend Getaway over the Queen’s Birthday weekend 6-8 June
Lots of Choices for a Long Weekend Getaway over the Queen’s Birthday weekend 6-8 June A three day break presents an ideal opportunity to escape the city rush and get out into the country. Many of our towns and regions are hosting unique events catering for a wide range of interests; here are some […]
Almanda Silver Mine – Planning the perfect getaway
Scott Creek Conservation Park The Almanda Silver Mine, less than an hour’s drive out of Adelaide is a central feature of the Scott Creek Conservation Park. This park has a series of walking trails winding through native bushland on either side of Scott Creek. The Almanda Silver Mine walking trail is a 2.5 hour long […]
