Archive for the ‘Australia & NZ’ Category

Wilson Island on the Great Barrier Reef

posted in: Australia & NZ  |  posted by: Alex Ion on May 13, 2009  |  No Comments

A tiny coral cay part of the Great Barrier Reef (in Queensland, Australia), Wilson Island is among those places that you can easily call “paradise on earth”. A secluded rapture surrounded by a pristine reef and and amazing beaches, Wilson Island appeals by keeping away from the modern-day living.

Located just north of the Tropic of [...]

The Stunning Port Douglas, in Australia

posted in: Australia & NZ, FCS  |  posted by: Alex Ion on April 30, 2009  |  1 Comment

Minutes away from the Great Barrier reef and close to the rainforests at the Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation, for the green-minded, Port Douglas is among the best places to visit on a first trip to Australia.

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Located on the coast of Queensland and just 70km North of Cairns, the idyllic town is [...]

Palm Cove - Queensland’s Hidden Treasure

posted in: Australia & NZ  |  posted by: Florin Nedelcu on April 28, 2009  |  No Comments

A combination of mysterious rain forests, the amazing Great Barrier and featuring a beautiful beach, Palm Cove is definitely one of the most amazing destinations in Australia. Its breathtaking sights, countless attractions and tropical climate draw in vacationers from not just Australia, but all around the world.

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Despite all the development that started in the [...]

Mount Cook and the highest lands of New Zealand

posted in: Australia & NZ, FCS  |  posted by: Dave Emery on March 30, 2009  |  No Comments

On the larger of the two islands of New Zealand (the South Islands), the highest mountain of the country rises - Mount Cook. Having 3,754 meters, Mount Cook is a top destination for all the nature lovers, especially for the climbers. The mountain is part of the alpine park, called after the mountain itself. This, [...]

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: Gliding over Australia’s tropical delights

posted in: Australia & NZ, FCS  |  posted by: Alex Ion on March 06, 2009  |  No Comments

It is not very often that permissions are granted to develop UNESCO World Heritage Sites into major tourist attractions by laying a pathway through them. This is all the more true in the case of those tropical rain forests with stunning canopies and dense vegetation that are being considered both  a national treasure and a [...]

5 of the Best Hotels in Cairns

posted in: Australia & NZ  |  posted by: Jenn on February 23, 2009  |  No Comments

Cairns is one of the most popular Australian destinations, with visitors flocking to the beaches here to relax and enjoy the white sandy beaches and sparkling blue waters. Only in Cairns will you find such a distinct blend - as if sunny Florida crashed into the Caribbean and exploded into something even more spectacular.
5. Sebel [...]