http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au Popular travel destinations blog Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:00:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_518" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Kiama Town View"][/caption] If you are looking to book a trip to Australia but want to steer clear of the metropolises, consider the seaside town of Kiama, located on the eastern coast. Although just 120 kilometers from Sydney, its soft beaches and sleepy atmosphere make the town ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/new-south-wales/illawara/kiama-new-south-whales/ [caption id="attachment_514" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Port Douglas"][/caption] One of the most unique landscapes in the world is hiding away in Australia. Nestled between a national rainforest and the Coral Sea, Port Douglas in Queensland brings together two ecosystems to create a destination that has something for both the beach lover and the ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/queensland/tropical-north-qld/port-douglas-queensland/ [caption id="attachment_508" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney"][/caption] Considering that Sydney is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, it should come as no surprise to visitors that a number of fantastic museums dot the landscape. Whether you’re interested in art, history, science or culture, you’re sure ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/new-south-wales/sydney/sydney%e2%80%99s-museums/ [caption id="attachment_488" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Richmond Bridge"][/caption] Today we say goodbye to Hobart, and start heading east on our tour around Tasmania. There are many great places which we’d like to visit, but time might not allow us to see everything! For the next few days we’re going to be following what’s ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/tasmania/hobart-and-surrounds/hobart-to-richmond-and-beyond-on-the-%e2%80%98convict-trail%e2%80%99/ [caption id="attachment_492" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Blue Lake in Mt. Gambier"][/caption] While it seems that Mt. Gambier in South Australia may be situated atop a mountain as the name suggests, the city is actually known for it’s craters, caves, sinkholes, and lakes! It is the perfect destination for those who want to explore ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/south-australia/limestone-coast/mt-gambier-south-australia/ [caption id="attachment_499" align="alignright" width="300" caption="View of Mount Wellington in Hobart from Mortimer Bay Tasmania"][/caption] When you stay in Hobart you can’t help but notice the large mountains dominating the backdrop to the city, and if you, like us, enjoy seeing a city from up high you’re going to want to take ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/tasmania/hobart-and-surrounds/mount-wellington-and-wellington-park/ [caption id="attachment_481" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Darwin - Termite Mound"][/caption] Because so many great cities dot the Australian landscape, it can be overwhelming for even the savviest Aussie to decide where to explore. For your next trip, try visiting Darwin in the Northern Territory. Located on the northern coast of Australia, Darwin boasts ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/northern-territory/top-end/darwin-northern-territory/ [caption id="attachment_474" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Adelaide at Night"][/caption] As a city, Adelaide offers exceptional opportunities for nightlife. The combination of great restaurants, lively pubs, and booming nightclubs is guaranteed to make for an exciting night no matter where you end up. Here’s the info you need to get started on your way ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/south-australia/adelaide/adelaide-by-night/ [caption id="attachment_470" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Hobart - Old Sailing Ships"][/caption] We discovered that there’s more to Mount Wellington and the Mount Wellington Park than great views of Hobart, so we’ll be covering all the fun things you can do in Mount Wellington Park in our next entry. In the meantime, our stay ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/tasmania/hobart-and-surrounds/touring-tasmania-hobart-continued/ [caption id="attachment_461" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Hervey Bay Whale Watching Tour"][/caption] Just a few hours north of Brisbane lies the whale watching capital of the world—Hervey Bay. Whether you are just looking to get away for a few days or to take the whole family for a month long vacation, Hervey Bay is ... http://travelblog.bookitnow.com.au/index.php/queensland/fraser-island-hervey-bay/hervey-bay-queensland/