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The Australian Capital Territory. The seat of government, some say it’s full of hot air...

Canberra Hotels. When you come to Canberra you'll need somewhere to stay, get the best rooms here.
Canberra Restaurants. Canberra restaurants and the wining and dining scene will come as a pleasant surprise to many visitors.
Canberra shopping. With almost 200 shops, the Canberra Shopping Centre is one of the best places to shop in Canberra or, for that matter, all of the Australian Capital Territory.

New South Wales. New South Wales, one of Australia’s leading tourist destinations.

New South Wales Attractions. Things you mustn’t miss in New South Wales.
Sydney, Shopping, adventure, food, what more could you want?
Sydney Hotels. From the Nomads Maze Backpackers Hostel Sydney at $19 per night to Park Hyatt Hotel Sydney at $569 per night, you'll find them all here.
Sydney shopping, More shops than you can poke a stick at.
Great places to eat in Sydney.. Sydney has some of the finest food you will find anywhere in the world.
Albury-Wodonga. Albury-Wodonga, twin cities straddling the great Murray River.
Armidale. Explore world heritage national parks, wander through beautiful gardens or stroll along streets of yesteryear, it's all in Armidale.
Byron Bay. Byron Bay is a place of mystery, myth and legend on the New South Wales' north coast and is the most easterly point on the Australian mainland.
Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour, home of The Big Banana.
Gosford. Gosford, a great place for a family holiday.
Newcastle. Located on the eastern seaboard of Australia, at the mouth of the Hunter River, Newcastle is well worth a visit.
Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie is an attractive holiday destination with something for everyone.
Port Stephens With over 19 miles of clean, white, sandy beaches, the region has vibrant tourism and fishing industries and is known as the dolphin capital of Australia.
Wollongong. Wollongong offers the traveller a sophisticated shopping area, beautiful beaches and some of the most spectacular scenery on the NSW coast.

Yamba. Yamba, with it's stylish village charm, pristine beaches, national parks and award winning restaurants, is a holiday makers paradise.
New South Wales beaches. Some of the best in the country.

The Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains region is a special place....
The Wonderful Hunter Valley. Delicious wine, wonderful scenery...
The Southern Highlands. Just an hour south of Sydney, just perfect.
The New South Wales North Coast. The New South Wales North Coast is an intriguing blend of the old and the new.
The New South Wales South Coast. The New South Wales South Coast offers a wonderful mix of beautiful countryside, magnificent mountain ranges and spectacular coastal scenery including some of the finest beaches in New South Wales.
The Snowy Mountains. During the winter months, from June to September, the region is home to Australia's best snowfields where you can ski and snowboard to your hearts content.
New South Wales Islands. Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island, just two of the 102 islands off the New South Wales coast.

Scuba Diving in New South Wales. Scuba Diving in New South Wales is something you don't want to miss, if playing under water is your thing.

Victoria. You’ll love every piece of it.

Attractions in Victoria . There are so many Attractions in Victoria that if you run out of things to do when you visit then you’re not really trying.
Melbourne. Melbourne has something for everyone.
Melbourne hotels. Staying in Melbourne? You'll find the very best Melbourne hotel deals right here.
Melbourne shopping. Think Melbourne, think shopping, the rest of Australia does.
The Best of Melbourne Restaurants. Melbourne, one of the great cities of the world when it comes to eating out.
Ballarat. Ballarat: statues, gardens and old gold mines....
Beechworth. Beechworth is by far the best-preserved 19th Century gold mining town in Australia.
Bendigo. A charming and elegant regional city, Bendigo is an ideal base to explore Victoria's rich golden heritage.
Geelong. Geelong, second largest city in Victoria.
Mildura. On the edge of the Australian outback and an oasis by the Murray River, Mildura offers pretty citrus groves and vineyards, endless sunshine, great food and wine, and abundant water-based activities.
Port Fairy. Port Fairy is one of those delightful towns where you feel as though if you stay another day you suddenly find a whole extra world of things to see and do.
The Yarra Valley. Fifty-five of the world’s premier wineries, dozens of splendid romantic retreats and some equally splendid restaurants, all set in a landscape of colour that’s impossible to resist.
The Mornington Peninsula.. Big, beautiful things sometimes come in surprisingly small packages and that's one of the delights of the Mornington Peninsula.
The Victoria High Country. In the High Country you'll find scenic alpine landscapes, gourmet food and wine and a fascinating history of bushrangers, horsemen and gold.
The Macedon Range. Renowned for its soothing spas as well as its wonderful scenery.
Victoria beaches Great beaches, great surfing.

The Islands of Victoria. There are just 31 islands in the state of Victoria, most of which are just barren rocky pieces of land jutting out of the sea.

Scuba Diving in Victoria. If you're into scuba diving in Victoria you'll certainly find something exciting and worthy enough to explore underwater.

Queensland. The sunshine state, beautiful one day, perfect the next.

Queensland Attractions. Things to see and things to do in Queensland.
Brisbane. Brisbane doesn’t need to shout its virtues - locals know how good they've got it.
Brisbane Hotels. If you're looking for somewhere to stay in Brisbane you'll find ALL your choices right here.
Brisbane shopping.. With over 2000 shops to wander through you’ll certainly never run out of places to spend your money.
Brisbane Restaurants. The best places to eat in Brisbane.
The Brisbane Hinterland.. Just a step away from the bustle of Brisbane are the many attractions of the Brisbane Hinterland.
Queensland beaches What can I say? Just the absolute best...(but I'm a little biased)

The Gold Coast. On the Gold Coast you really can be greedy and have it all...

The Sunshine Coast. Welcome to the Sunshine Coast one of the most beautiful places in Australia.
Tropical North Queensland. Tropical North Queensland is a sophisticated destination you will never want to leave.
Birdsville. Birdsville is Australia's 'must visit' Outback town.
Cairns. Cairns is the travel capital of Tropical North Australia.
Toowoomba. Toowoomba is known as “The Garden City” and has more than 150 public parks and gardens and, like anywhere else in the world, in spring the gardens are a kaleidoscope of colour.
Townsville. Townsville, where the beauty of the tropical rainforest meets the wonder of The Great Barrier Reef.
Rockhampton Rockhampton, the beef capital of Australia.
Port Douglas. Just a 67km spectacular scenic coastal drive north from Cairns, Port Douglas has a wonderful laid back atmosphere and a magical old world charm.
Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay, whale watching capital of the world and gateway to the beautiful Fraser Island.
The Great Barrier Reef. Undoubtedly, one of Australia's most remarkable natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef.

Queensland’s Spectacular Outback. From rollicking stockmen, to quiet fishing spots, to desert sand dunes, and even the odd fossilized dinosaur, there's nowhere quite like it.

The Queensland Islands. Magnificent, majestic, beautiful, the Queensland Islands could be the best in the world.

The Whitsunday Islands. The Whitsundays, a truly unique destination.

Hamilton Island. A little about the facilities on Hamilton Island..

North Stradbroke Island. Beautiful North Stradbroke Island (Straddie to those of us who know her well) is an appealing combination of rugged coastal landscape, tranquil inland lakes and pristine beaches, all just one hour from Brisbane.

Fraser Island, Fraser Island, the largest, and most spectacular, sand island in the world.
Scuba Diving in Queensland. Scuba diving in Queensland is an experience you'll never forget.

South Australia. South Australia truly is a brilliant blend.

Attractions in South Australia. My list of South Australia Attractions to see and do is still over 500 items long.....
Adelaide. Adelaide, with its spacious streets and lively inner-city districts, stylish architecture and lush gardens, is the perfect venue for all sorts of activities.
Adelaide Hotels. Adelaide hotels offer you the very best in affordable accommodation as well as some of the most expensive hotel rooms in Australia.
Adelaide shopping. If you’re like my wife and you just love to browse around the shops (let’s face it, what woman doesn’t?), then Adelaide is a place you simply must shop.
A good eating guide to Adelaide. With more restaurants per head of population than any other Australian city, Adelaide offers an abundance of opportunities for the gastronome to indulge his or her greatest fantasy.
Mount Gambier. The flourishing City of Mount Gambier is located in South Australia about halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne and 27 kilometres from the South Australian coast.

South Australia beaches. You can't lose on a South Australia beach.

The Brilliant Barossa. The Barossa is much more than Australia's best known wine region.
The Eyre Peninsula. In the Eyre Peninsula region you can have a seaside holiday where you don’t have to climb over other bodies to get to the water.
The Clare Valley. The Clare Valley is one of Australia's oldest and most famous wine regions.
The Fleurieu Peninsula. Only 30 minutes south of Adelaide, The Fleurieu Peninsula offers the visitor an abundance of all things good.
The Yorke Peninsula. Yorke Peninsula is one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Australia.
The South Australia Islands. There are 346 South Australia islands most of which are unpopulated, the 2 notable exceptions being Kangaroo Island and Hindmarsh Island which are both popular spots for holidaymakers.
Scuba Diving in South Australia. Dive with giant cuttlefish off the coast of Whyalla, Great White sharks near Port Lincoln, and the rare leafy sea dragon off Kangaroo Island and Fleurieu Peninsula.
Crossing the Nullarbor. A great Australian adventure that will leave you with a sense of awe.

Western Australia. Whatever time of year you visit Western Australia you'll find sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and very friendly people.

Western Australia attractions. There is a wonderful assortment of attractions in Western Australia.
Perth. Perth has all the essential ingredients for a great holiday.
Perth Hotels. Here you'll find all 124 hotels in Perth, go for your life....
Perth shopping. All the best places to get a bargain in Perth.
Some Wonderful Perth Restaurants. If you’re a food guru or a wine buff you can tease your taste buds in Perth and be sure of an experience you’ll never forget.
Albany. Albany is set on the beautiful King George sound and Princess Royal Harbour and it’s the oldest town on the west coast of Australia.
Broome. Broome is the pearling capital of Australia, possibly the world....
Bunbury. A vibrant port city with a strong maritime history, Bunbury is renowned for its quality lifestyle and unique blend of nature and top quality facilities.
Esperance. Esperance, brilliant white beaches, wonderful national parks and a pink lake, what more could you want?
Fremantle. If you're visiting Western Australia then Fremantle is a place you won't want to miss.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder. With a population of over 30,000 people, the twin Cities of Kalgoorlie-Boulder (Kalgoorlie or simply 'Kal' for short) is a dynamic and sophisticated regional centre.
Rottnest Island. is where the Perth locals go to swim at some of the best white sandy beaches, snorkel in turquoise water over coral gardens and shipwrecks, or just kick back and go fishing.
The Coral Coast. On Australia's Coral Coast you’ll find exotic marine life, national reserves, wonderful beaches and the bluest ocean you'll see anywhere in the world.
The Kimberley and Pilbara region. The Kimberley and Pilbara region of North West of Western Australia is one of the world's last true wilderness areas with fewer people per square kilometre than almost anywhere else on the planet.
Western Australia beaches You can sit on Western Australia's beaches and watch the sun go down into the ocean.

Scuba Diving in Western Australia. Nestled within the watery depths of the coast of Western Australia are some of the most astonishing dive spots in the world.

Tasmania. Tasmania, Australia’s ultimate self drive holiday destination.

Attractions in Tasmania. If you like great scenery and dark history then Tasmania is the place for you.
Tasmania shopping.. In Tasmania shopping for arts and crafts is particularly rewarding.
Wonderful Restaurants in Tasmania. With some of the cleanest air and water in the world, a temperate climate and rich soils, quality seasonal produce is always available in Tasmania.
Hobart. Absolutely charming!
Hobart Hotels.. Here you'll find all 102 hotels in Hobart for you to choose from.
Launceston. Launceston is an elegantly laid back city that sits at the junction of the North and South Esk Rivers.
Devonport. Devonport is the perfect place to make your base in Tasmania's North-West where you'll discover some of the states best national parks, food and wine experiences and history and heritage.
Port Arthur. Port Arthur, a convict's nightmare....
The Freycinet Peninsula. There is nowhere like the Freycinet Peninsula with it's pretty coastal towns, scenic drives and beautiful waters. .
The Huon Valley. In the deep south of Tasmania is a land evocative of fairytales, the Huon Valley.
Tasmania's Islands. Tasmania has a total of 334 offshore islands ranging in size from wave-washed rocks in the Southern Ocean to Flinders Island and King Island in the Bass Strait.
Scuba diving in Tasmania. Scuba diving in Tasmania will fulfil every diver's dream of an underwater landscape where the waters are so clear that you can see ‘forever’.

The Northern Territory. Australia’s wildlife sanctuary...

Northern Territory Attractions. The multitude of things to see and do in Australia’s Northern Territory will blow you away so the question is….where to start?
Darwin. Darwin, the international gateway to Australia's Top End and the beautiful National Parks of Litchfield and Kakadu.
Darwin Hotels. Darwin hotels,your guide to the best hotel rooms in Darwin.
Darwin shopping. Darwin shopping, a very different experience.
Darwin Restaurants. You’ll never be left wondering where to go to get a feed in Darwin.
The Top End. The Top End of The Northern Territory is, surprise, surprise, the area at the Top End of The Northern Territory.
Arnhem Land. Arnhem Land is one of the last great unspoiled areas of the world.
Kakadu National Park. Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage listed area that has been listed for it's cultural and natural heritage and it is the largest national park in Australia and the second largest national park in the world.
Alice Springs. The Alice, a good place to start your outback exploration.
Uluru. Uluru, possibly Australia's most iconic and most visited tourist attraction.

Some Special Links to Other Places. If you must go somewhere else, try these wonderful destinations.

Africa. If you're thinking of exploring Africa then this is a good start.
Europe. Here you'll find some ideas for your next visit to Europe.
Asia. A vacation in Asia has to be the ultimate foreign holiday experience.
North America. The North American continent, including Canada, is a place that most travellers would want to visit at least once in their lifetime.
South America. If you're like me and you like your adventure a little on the wild side then South America may well be the place for you.
Oceania. Oceania is a general term used to refer to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Aussie Stuff. What I’ve attempted to do here is write a page that will give visitors to Australia some sort of handle on what they can expect when they travel to Australia.

Australian vacations. Australian vacations have to be the most exciting vacations you'll ever have.
Honeymoon in Australia. A honeymoon in Australia has to be the ultimate romantic getaway.
Australian attractions. The lure of an Australian vacation for many lies in the great number of unique Australian attractions that are to be found.
Australia favorite foods.. Australia favorite foods? Today there are so many wonderful Australia favorite foods to choose from I can’t even make up my mind on my own favorites.
Australian Dessert Recipes. Here you'll find some well loved Australian dessert recipes for you to enjoy.
Australian biscuit recipes..Here are just a few of my very favourite Australian biscuit recipes, enjoy.
Australian wine. Some say it's the best in the world, I agree....hic!
Australia Facts/Visitor Essentials . Some need to know essentials for the visitor to Australia.
Cheap Australia Flights. One thing you have to realise when you’re flying to Australia, even cheap Australia flights aren’t cheap.
Some Fun Facts about Australia. The basic unit of Australian currency is giant cans of beer, which explains why Australian men have gargantuan arm muscles.
Unusual facts about Australia.. Here are some unusual facts about Australia gleaned from wherever I could find them.
More unusual facts about Australia.. Here are some more unusual facts about Australian immigrants, sporting achievements and Australian cities and states.
Yet more unusual facts about Australia.. Here we have some more unusual Australia facts about Australian mysteries, eccentrics, economy and lifestyle.
Life in Australia.. If you'd like to know about Life in Australia you'll find some useful information here.
Australian Travel Maps. Even in these days of satellite navigation systems, maps are very important for the discount traveller.
Australian Beaches. With so many incredible beaches it’s impossible for me to even list them all here so I’ve picked my favourites, beaches that I and my family have visited, walked on, swam on and just generally enjoyed.
Australian Language. Whilst the modern Australian language is to a great degree, the result of the much vaunted Australian multiculturalism, the predominant Australian language is still English.
Visa to Australia. A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in a particular country. Anyone travelling to Australia from anywhere overseas must have a current visa for Australia.
Australian Travel Warnings. When you're planning your trip there are some places you'd be better off avoiding if you can.
Australian Weather. Weather, we all have to live with it and none of us can do anything about it we can be prepared for it. This page will give you some idea about what to expect from the weather in Australia.
Australian Money. Like it or not, money is an essential part of everyday living.
Australian Car Games. Driving in Australia can be a very tedious business, especially if you’re a passenger and you’re driving through “the bush”.
Aussie Blog. The Australia Blog keeps you up to date with all additions and changes to The Discount Travel Guide web site as well as our monthly/special travel deals.
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Seniors Stuff. If you're a senior citizen and you love to travel you need to read this.

Retire in Australia. If you retire in Australia, you'll find yourself in a country with an economy and lifestyle comparable to that of much of the developed world, making the transition to foreign soil that much easier.

Luxury Stuff. It’s probably a little strange finding an Australia Luxury Travel page on a discount travel site but in Australia, luxury travel is no longer the oxymoron it used to be.

Getting Here. When you decide you want to travel to Australia you’ll almost certainly have at least one long flight ahead of you.

Getting around. Once you get here you need to know how to get around Australia to see all you want to see.

Train Travel in Australia. The glory days of train travel in Australia are here again as more and more holiday makers are discovering the relaxing pace and wonderful hospitality presented by the great Australian train journeys of today.
Bus Travel. Buses, or coaches as they are often called, go virtually everywhere and many bus companies allow you to get on and off as often as you like on your journey.

101 things to see and do.. This is a list of my top 101 things to see and do in Australia.

Scuba Diving. If you're into Scuba Diving here's a page you should visit.

Readers Stories. If you have an interesting Australian Travel experience we'd love to read about it.

Cairns. Cairns is the travel capital of northern Australia.
Hamilton Island. A little about the facilities on Hamilton Island..

Crossing the Nullarbor. Crossing the Nullarbor, an authentic Australian adventure.
Australian Animals.. Australia boasts an amazing 450 species of mammals, 2,000 species of fish and even an estimated 2,000 species of fly.
Tips for travelling in Australia. Australia is a huge country, almost as large as the United States, and one of the most important tips for any traveler would be to give themselves enough time to really see the country.
Restaurant Reviews..When you're travelling and you hit a new town you've never been to before it's difficult to know where to go to eat.
Baggage Allowances..You need to know what you can and what you can't take with you on your discount flight.

Discount Travel. Here's where you look to find all those discounts you're looking for. Discount flights, hotels, car hire and so on.

Travel Deals. Great last minute travel deals and time sensitive specials for all your travels around the world.
Make a booking. Here's where you go to book all your travel needs. Flights, hotel rooms,cruises and so on.
Discount Flights. When you decide you want to travel to Australia, or anywhere else for that matter, you’ll be able to get all your discount flights right here.
Discount Hotels. Your choice of hotels can be the most disappointing part of your holiday, or the most rewarding...
Discount Car Hire. If you didn't drive there and you need to get around, basically you have three choices...
Discount Cruises.. Whether you like to spend your days sitting up on the deck quietly enjoying the sunshine or really getting involved in all of the daytime activities, there's nothing quite like a cruise from Australia.
Discount Travel Insurance. About as interesting as watching grass grow don’t you think? And, just one more added expense you could do without......Yeah....... until you need it.
Your Discount Dining Guide. We all like to eat don’t we? Well I do anyway… So do my family and friends, BUT we like to eat where the food is good and good value for money.
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