Friday 15 December 2006

Things to explore in Melbourne

Things to explore in Melbourne

CBD- lots of shops and old buildings

Eastern Hill and the MCG

Federation Square and around

Old Melbourne Gaol

Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Museum

Suburbs- Melbourne has some very attractive streets and houses

Yarra River and the south bank

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Thursday 7 December 2006

Before going travelling you will need to obtain and pack your passport, ticket and travellers cheques, your driving licence, a certified copy of your birth certicate
and marriage certificate. Photocopy all of these several times and put one in the bottom of your back pack and leave a copy at home with folks, just in case.



You could even consider posting a copy of all your documents to yourself at a friends house in the country you are travelling too. Just on the off chance something should go wrong you may want to include a recent photo of yourself and anyone who will be travelling with.

Monday 4 December 2006

10 Questions to Ask When Planning your Adventure Vaction

1.Does my adventure package price include air travel to my destination

2. If I'm travelling overseas does the cost include domestic travel. Is the domestic travel by air, bus or train.

3. How many actual vacation days do I get? (Does the number include travel to and from the destination as part of the total number, meaning less actual days for enjoyment?)

3. How many actual days holiday to I get at my destination, or does the package include the days travelling to the desination as well.

4.What type of activities are included in the package

5. Will I have time for relaxation, shopping or general site seeing.

6. what classification does this adventure holiday come under. Is it extreme difficult or challenging and fun.

7. If it is extreme adventure, does that mean extreme accommodations like tents, or dirt floor huts -- or are we staying in five-star luxury hotels?

7. Will I be roughing it in tents or swags if it is classified as extreme adventure

8. will we be travelling most of the time or will I have time to enjoy the scenery

9.Do you get a guide to overseer the activities, will I be able to interact with the locals.

10. What other costs are involved, Will I need to tip the locals.


Author: M Jenkins


About the author:
Michelle Jenkins is the owner of Adventure Holiday Directory for Australia

Monday 27 November 2006

Fun on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast can boast an average of 245 days of fine weather each year and daytime temperatures above 22 degrees for 279 days a year.The Gold Coast is Australia's favorite tourist destination uniquely located along some of the finest beach front the world has to offer and backdropped by heritage listed rainforests and mountains.

Here is a list of things to visit on the Gold Coast:

* Surfers Paradise which is located in the heart of the Gold Coast and is a hub of shopping and nightlife activities.

* Vist all the theme parks, the Gold Coast has the fastest, longest, highest and the most thrilling rides in the country
Dreamworld
Whitewater World,
Warner Bros. Movie World,
Sea World
Wet’n’Wild Water World.

* Check out the beaches
Famous for its beaches including Broadbeach, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta in Queensland, and Tweed Heads and Kingscliff in New South Wales,

Thursday 23 November 2006

12 Wonders of Australia


This is in my opinion the 12 must see place if are visiting Australia or actually live in Australia and want to just get the feel for this big wide land of ours.

Uluru

Olgas (Kata Tjuta)

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Great barrier reef

12 Apostles

Pinnacles

Bungle Bungles

Kangaroo Island

Tasmanian Wilderness

Fraser Island

Kakadu

Saturday 18 November 2006

Parasail & Jetski Adventure, Gold Coast - QLD

This sensational package includes Jet ski hire as well as a Parasailing Flight. A double dose of Gold Coast thrills!...

Your Parasailing flight and Jetski adventure will take you far above the water level giving you the perfect seagull's view of the Broadwater and surfers paradise skyline. Draw in deep breaths as you soar behind the boat at speeds fast enough to keep the blood pumping double time but slow enough to appreciate the views on offer.

When itÆs time for your Jet ski ride there'll be no shortage of thrills and exhilaration as you discover the power and agility of these awesome machines. The blasts of full speed will be interspersed with more leisurely cruising so you can take in the stunning panoramic views. See Surfers Paradise from the best perspective on the Coast û the water.

Prepare yourself for an adrenalin pumping experience. - Parasail & Jetski Adventure, Gold Coast QLD

Friday 17 November 2006

Intro Glider Flight at 3000ft - VIC

Enjoy the unique and surreal feeling of silent flight across the beautiful Victorian country side. The adventure begins with your friendly instructor giving you some safety instructions and demonstrations this is the time to ask all those questions! Once this is all done youÆll take the front seat of your sleek glider.

After a smooth take off the glider is released when itÆs safe to do so now you can sit back and enjoy the unique thrill and tranquillity of silent flight that only gliding can provide.

If you are keen you can fly the glider hands-on and take control after we demonstrate the basics to you in the air. As the experience comes to a close you will gently glide to a smooth and short landing ready to jump off the glider with a huge smile on your face.

Intro Glider Flight at 3000ft - VIC
Intro Glider Flight at 3000ft - VIC

Thursday 16 November 2006

Rock Climbing & Abseiling, Brisbane Ranges - VIC

A great adventure with a number of achievements possible throughout the day as your friends cheer you on...

The first half of the day is abseiling time. Once you feel confident with these skills you even have the option of attempting forward abseiling now that's a buzz. A whole new perspective of the world is realised as you lean over the edge of a cliff parallel to the ground below.

The second half of this experience is dedicated to learning how to rock climb. You'll learn at your own pace in an atmosphere that allows you to challenge yourself to a level you are comfortable with.

Of course our guides will encourage you to push your limits so that you can gain the most out of your day and yourselves.