There's no better way to spend a weekend than chatting with friends, getting lost in a view of picturesque vines and, of course, sipping a chilled glass of Verdelho. A visit to the Hunter Valley wine region is the perfect way to make this vision a reality, but there's more to the ultimate wine getaway than simply arriving on the region’s doorstep … [Read more...]
Work in Australia: the 457 Visa Application
The 457 visa application for work in Australia is a daunting prospect. It can take months, be costly, and there's no guarantee you'll have the desired outcome - no matter how qualified you might be. Having said that, if you're successful, you will be permitted to work in Australia for an approved business for up to four years, to bring certain … [Read more...]
Two Years On: What I Miss Most About Australia
It's almost my two-year anniversary of leaving Australia and I still often reminisce while wondering if there's any way I could convince immigration to let me back in. Whether you apply for a working holiday visa, drive a camper van along the coast, or book a tailored package holiday to Australia, you're guaranteed to find stunning scenery, … [Read more...]
A Day Trip to Fitzroy Island with Raging Thunder
Luckily, I found the perfect solution with a company called Raging Thunder. In partnership with Fitzroy Ferries, Raging Thunder provide day trips to the idyllic Fitzroy Island on the Great Barrier Reef. The ferry to Fitzroy Island leaves the main pier in Cairns at 9 am and only takes 45 minutes. It can get quite choppy, so make sure you take sea … [Read more...]
A Day Trip to Cape Tribulation from Cairns
The story around how Cape Tribulation got its name is quite fascinating. Clearly, the countryside north of Cairns is nothing but idyllic, so why such depressing nomenclature? Back in June 1770, as Captain Cook was sailing north along the east coast of Australia, he ran aground on coral that was part of the Great Barrier Reef. The ship stuck fast … [Read more...]
Night Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
For a certified scuba diver, deciding whether or not to dive the Great Barrier Reef is a no brainer and you should really make the most of it by considering a Great Barrier Reef liveaboard. Deciding whether or not to try night diving on the Great Barrier Reef is a whole new ball game. For someone who's never been night diving before, it begs a few … [Read more...]
Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard With Deep Sea Divers Den
The Great Barrier Reef has to be the most famous dive location on the planet and, as a result, trying to find a company to experience it with can be a little overwhelming. After many hours of research, I was convinced that Deep Sea Divers Den offered exactly the kind of Great Barrier Reef liveaboard I was looking for. It has the perfect balance … [Read more...]
Contiki Beaches and Reefs Tour with Sailing
Listen very carefully because I'm about to say something very important. If you're visiting Australia, under the age of 35 and enjoy adventure activities, beautiful scenery, partying and meeting awesome backpackers on the road, there is no tour better than Contiki's BEACHES AND REEFS tour. TRAVEL AUSTRALIA WITH CONTIKI... ...AND HAVE NO … [Read more...]
Uncle Brian’s Fun Falls and Forest Tour
Uncle Brian's Fun Falls and Forest tour is literally one of a kind. Brian and his 'family' of staff have gone to extreme lengths to transform what could be a mediocre tour of the Atherton Tablelands' waterfalls in northern Queensland, Australia, into a full 12 hours of non-stop entertainment. VISIT CAIRNS WITH CONTIKI... ...AND HAVE NO … [Read more...]
AJ Hackett Bungy Cairns
I did my first bungy jump in New Zealand and I was petrified. By the time I'd left New Zealand I'd done three - the Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Ledge and the Nevis. The aim was to fight my fears. Did I? Well...no. It was my Contiki guide Trys who talked me into doing the AJ Hackett Bungy Cairns. We'd just rounded off an amazing two-week trip from … [Read more...]
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