Australia Travel Advice
Advice for people who want to travel to Australia
Multi trip travel insurance refers to one insurance policy (taken out by an individual or a company for its staff) which covers multiple trips, overseas or domestically within a given period. By taking out multi trip insurance directly online the insured saves not only premium costs but also time normally spent organizing many single trip policies.Annual multi trip insurance covers you for unlimited trips over a 12 month period with the only proviso being that each trip can be no longer than 90 days. The premiums for a multi trip annual policy are less than if you took out a single trip policy each time you traveled. It is similar to a ...
The Traveller on August 16th, 2010 | File Under Australia Travel Insurance | No Comments -
The Gold Coast 600 is gearing up to be a massive motor sport event for Australia and the area. Formally an Indy Car event, it has made the switch to a V8 endurance race, making it the third endurance race for the Supercar Championship Series in Australia.With the Gold Coast 600 being a more family friendly event when compared to previous events, quality family accommodation will be hard to come by and rates will be at a premium.However, there are ways to save on accommodation during the Gold Coast 600. The most logical solution is to travel with other families and stay in one house that can accommodate all your needs.There is ...
The Traveller on August 15th, 2010 | File Under Queensland Tourist Attractions | No Comments -
Crossing the Nullarbor
Aug 14
For most people getting from Adelaide to Perth is as easy as jumping on a plane for a few hours. But for the more adventurous there is an alternative - a much harder alternative, but one that is altogether more satisfying. It involves driving for 1000s of kilometres across one of the most barren and desolate areas of Australia, the Nullarbor Plain. 'Crossing the Nullarbor', as its referred to, may not be for the faint hearted, but its seen as the ultimate way to experience the Australian outback without completely surrendering yourself to the elements. The road is excellent the whole way through, and there are enough settlements to keep you safely ...
The Traveller on August 14th, 2010 | File Under Australia Outback Trips | No Comments -
The Gold Coast, located in the southeast Queens land, is Australia's leading Golf holidays destination. With World Heritage rainforests, international nightlife and casino, 7 miles of golden beaches, shopping and theme parks- it is a stylish and world class holiday destination.The Gold Coast Golf, situated in the sub-tropical area of the southern hemisphere enjoys the sunshine and warmth all year round. Contrary to the Northern hemisphere seasons, Australian seasons have the average temperature of 25 degree Celsius in summers and 15-degree Celsius in winters. You can expect more than 300 days of sunshine every year, thus, making the Gold cost the most reliable golf playgrounds.A clean coastline spread over miles, lots of ...
The Traveller on August 14th, 2010 | File Under Queensland Tourist Attractions | No Comments -
If you're looking for something to really get the adrenalin pumping, why not try out-running a bunch of 600 pound bulls. In mid July 95 during a surf trip around the European coastline I dropped into Pampalona to take part in the famous bull running festival, in which thousands of nutters (and myself) ran down a stretch of winding streets, being chased by about 10 angry bulls.The event starts at 8:00am, every morning for a week, where if you are taking part you find yourself a spot within the crowd. The run starts in a stretch of old style Spanish street between two tall buildings, loaded with locals making the sign of ...
The Traveller on August 13th, 2010 | File Under Australia Outback Trips | No Comments -
The Gold Coast is one of the most visited tourist site in Australia and also globally. It is a unique holiday destination as it has the slow pace of relaxing and peaceful beaches as well as the hustle and bustle of the city where there are a lot of options for entertainment. The Gold Coast accommodation also offers a range of options with beachfront resorts, self contained apartments, hotels as well as motels. There is luxury as well as nominally priced accommodation options.Surrounding the Gold Coast on the south is the exotic Kingscliff beach and on the north is a rural town Beenleigh. The beautiful beaches Surfers paradise as well as the ...
The Traveller on August 13th, 2010 | File Under Queensland Tourist Attractions | No Comments -
Gold Coast is a coastal city and is a part of the state of Queensland, Australia. For as long as we can remember, this city has been a high profile vacation getaway for Australian locals and travellers from all over the planet. The city has made ample arrangements for accommodations for visitors and has an option for everyone. We've done some extensive research on options for holiday accommodations in the city in Gold Cost. Here's all that we came up with;Gold Coast Accommodations - The Fun in Backpacking: Backpackers move in and out of the city all year long. As a backpacker, if you want a budget accommodation in the city you ...
The Traveller on August 13th, 2010 | File Under Queensland Tourist Attractions | No Comments -
Just about anyone traveling to the land downunder will need Australia travel visa.This might surprise some people, but the general rule is unless you have an Australian or New Zealand Passport you need a visa to enter Australia.Travel visas are required for all visits including: holidays business trips working holidays emigration Visitors from UK are usually the most surprised that they need a visa. Even though Australia is still (2008) part of the Commonwealth, UK citizens require a visa for entry to Australia.There is good news however, you do not necessarily have to seek out your local Australian Visa Office (usually the High Commission or Embassy) and attend in person. The new ...
The Traveller on August 9th, 2010 | File Under Australia Travel Visas | No Comments -
With so many travel insurance providers available to the savvy consumer, it is sometimes difficult to know who to trust and what questions to ask. However, doing your research is an important step in making sure that not only are you working with a reputable organization, but that the travel insurance coverage you are getting is suited to your specific needs. The following are a few key questions to ask your insurance provider before setting out on your travels:Are pre-existing conditions covered?If you have a pre-existing medical condition or if there is pre-existing political, ecological, or social strife in the area you are visiting, your travel insurance may not cover them.Are sports/adventure ...
The Traveller on August 8th, 2010 | File Under Australia Travel Insurance | No Comments -
ESTA is a web-based data collection system, initially launched by the Department of Homeland Security in August 2008, which determines the preliminary eligibility of visitors to travel "visa-free", under the VWP, prior to traveling to the United States.According to recent DHS data, more than 1.2 million ESTA applications have been received, and over 98% of applicants have been approved. DHS further states that will take a 'reasonable approach' to travelers who have not obtained an approved travel authorization via ESTA, and will continue an aggressive advertising and outreach campaign throughout 2009.Travelers without an approved ESTA are advised, however, that they may be denied boarding, experience delayed processing, or be denied admission at ...
The Traveller on August 8th, 2010 | File Under Australia Travel Visas | No Comments -