The Coffs Harbour region of New South Wales has become such a popular tourist region, it is often referred to as the "Holiday Coast." There may be a bit of advertising hype in that slogan, but there is truth in it as well. Formerly called the "banana belt," the region is where the weather on [...]

Mention the Barossa Valley and the word "wine" springs instantly to mind. Mention "fine Australian wine" and the Barossa Valley will be mentioned by connoisseurs around the world. The Barossa region of South Australia is synonymous with wine, and for good reason. However, there is more to the Barossa than just vineyards. It is a [...]

Bondi Beach is as much a symbol of Australia as the kangaroo is. While the kangaroo represents all that is unique about Australian wildlife, Bondi symbolizes the Australian lifestyle. Australia is one country that treats leisure time seriously, somehow managing to combine work and recreation into a seamless unit. Bondi has been synonymous with surf [...]

Melbourne, Victoria is Australia’s second largest city and is well known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere. In the heart of Melbourne, St. Kilda is known as one of the most cosmopolitan suburbs in the city. Like many districts in big cities, St. Kilda has had a checkered history. In its early years, it was Melbourne’s first [...]