Hervey Bay: Happiest Town in Australia

Hervey Bay has been voted the happiest place in Australia as seen on current affair programs in Australia.

(PRWEB) June 17, 2006 — Hervey Bay has officially been named the happiest place in Australia, and the 1 million visitors that flock to this marine playground every year will tell you why.

Already renowned as the “Whale Watch Capital of the World,” “The Gateway to Fraser Island” and now “The Happiest Place in Australia,” people as far the United Kingdom are flocking to this town and taking up residence. Continue reading

Putting the Gold Coast On The Map

GoldCoastChat.com.au has released an update to their site that now includes an interactive map of the Gold Coast Queensland Australia. The interactive map includes street addresses and satellite imagery to get a real picture of the Gold Coast.

(PRWEB) — The GoldCoastChat.com.au site has another feature to offer locals, tourists and visitors of the Gold Coast Australia, which is a long awaited interactive map of the region. This adds and complements the websites current range of resources, related to the popular tourist destination which is also one of Australia’s fastest growing cities.

The map includes accommodation and attraction locations with more information offered by clicking that particular point to reveal an information window. The map also comes with the ability to zoom in and out on locations and overlay satellite imagery. Continue reading

Kangaroo Island

Do you have the inclination to get off the beaten track in Australia? Consider Kangaroo Island, a short flight from Adelaide or a 15 minute ferry ride from Cape Jervis. This Island was inhabited by Aboriginal people as early as 16,000 years ago. Early European settlers arrived in the beginning of the 19th century. Most of the animals seen today were introduced from the mainland in the early 1900s. There are numerous National Parks. These allow their descendants to live undisturbed in their natural habitats. Continue reading

Celebrate a Decade Of Eco Tourism at Thala Beach Lodge, Port Douglas Australia

Thala Beach Lodge is giving away room nights to celebrate its 10th birthday. Located between Cairns and Port Douglas in North Queensland, Australia Thala Beach Lodge is a five star eco resort providing a luxury accommodation experience to guests on the doorstep to the Great Barrier Reef. Continue reading

Driving Directions to 1770 and Agnes Water

“For those undertaking the pleasant journey to 1770 and Agnes Water the benefits of heading along the Pacific Highway become abundantly clear. Situated a half days drive north of Brisbane, the Town of 1770 and Agnes Water lie along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Australia.

Skirting coastal townships, vacant stretches of white sand, and accentuated by the tropical delights of National environmental parks and tropical beauty, getting there is half the fun!

For those flying into Bundaberg or Gladstone, just over an hours drive leads to the sights and experiences that 1770 and Agnes Water are renowned for. Beaches, nature, and of course the magnificent Great Barrier Reef all lie within stones throw of the Gladstone region on the Discovery Coast.” Continue reading

Mooloolaba Accomodations

Mooloolaba is located in Queensland, Australia, which on the east coast of the continent. This area not only boasts about the multitude of activities for tourists, but also for the unbelievable scenery that nature has blessed this area with. There is a reason way Mooloolaba is nicknamed the “Sunshine Coast”!

Since Mooloolaba borders the Coral Sea, there are many beautiful accommodations to choose from. Typically, like other coastal cities and towns, there is a wide range of options keeping all travelers and their budgets in mind. From hostels to five star hotels, and everything in between can be found up and down the Mooloolaba coastline. Let’s take a look at a few of these options for accommodations.
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Car Wreckers

Many people have one or more vehicles which, despite their best efforts, have broken down well beyond all hope of repair. This is especially true in rural areas, where the ease of parking outside and lack of available mechanics may necessitate that old cars be kept on for years past the end of their running lives, so that they may be scavenged for parts or momentarily brought back to life for short periods of work. These wrecks, however, are both unsightly and dangerous. They will drip toxic chemicals into the soil, poisoning it, and the old vehicles can serve as hazards for children and small animals, who may hurt themselves on them or become trapped inside. Continue reading

Door to door car shipping is a convenient mode of auto transport

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As opposed to terminal to terminal form of auto transport , door to door car shipping is beneficial in a number of ways particularly when the vehicle is in an inoperable condition. Besides, if you cannot make the time to pick and drop your vehicle when availing a terminal to terminal transportation service, your vehicle can be exposed to the weather in storage terminal unnecessarily. Door to door auto shipping saves your vehicle from such needless exposure.

In a door to door car shipping, cars are transported by numerous carriers from one terminal to another before the final shipment to your door. Sometimes, in long distance auto transportation such as those overseas, auto transport companies do no provide door to door car shipping facilities. On such conditions, you can always arrange an alternate carrier with another local auto carrier service or talk to your agent to arrange a different carrier service for door to door car transport. Continue reading

Drive in Queensland using your current international drivers licence

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It can get frustrating learning to drive, so it’s logical to get some help from a qualified driving instructor. If you’re looking for a driving instructor in Australia, Australia’s driving instructors directory – DrivingInstructors.com.au will be able to help you. Or if you’re feeling lazy or unsure about your holiday plans and organisation, remember there’s always travel agencies avaliable to help you with the best deals, advice and locations. Try TravelAgencies.com.au, an Australia-wide travel agencies directory and find the right to find travel agent to help you.

If you have a love for the extravagant Visit Australia-Victoria Destination-Melbourne is your destination and if you are a stickler for bargains you will find you have not taken a wrong turn. Continue reading