http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/Australia-Travel-blog.html The Australia Travel Blog is my mini journal that keeps you up to date on the latest happenings here in Australia en-us Australia Travel Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:31:38 GMT Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:31:38 GMT realaustraliatravel.com http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/phillip-island-australia.html Phillip Island Australia - If animals are your thing, then this is the place to come! Get up close and personal to Koalas, Penguins and Pelicans. The scenery is also very beautiful Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:31:36 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/inverloch.html Inverloch - find out why this is a great place to stop off on an east coast road trip. Situated between Melbourne and Sydney, this is a great little place. A seaside town with charm. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:24:59 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/kiama-nsw.html kiama nsw - find out from a local why kiama is a great holiday destination, or a great stop off on an east coast australia road trip, visit the blow hole and enjoy brunch at one of its lovely cafes. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:46:10 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/eden-nsw.html Eden NSW - a perfect stop off destination for anyone considering a road trip between Sydney and Melbourne. Find out from a local the best route and why to stop off here. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:53:46 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/australia-travel-destinations.html Australia Travel Destinations - find out from a local the best places to visit here in Australia. From the must do tourist spots to the hidden gems only the locals know about Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:16:27 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/killer-whale-facts.html Killer Whale Facts - Find out more about these amazing creatures, including video and photos. Where might you see them in Australia? Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:11:50 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/sydney-to-melbourne.html Sydney to Melbourne Road Trip - find out from a local the best places to stop, how long you need and some hidden gems the locals don't want you to know about! Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:04:14 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/kalgoorlie-wa.html Kalgoorlie WA - A historic stop off on your western australia travel road trip. Find out from a local what to explore whilst you are here, including the gold mine museum and more Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:16:27 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/kalbarri.html kalbarri - Find out from a local why to stop here on your western australia road trip. What to do, see and where to stay Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:24:19 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/hutt-river-province.html Hutt River Province - An interesting little place that is worth a stop off on a western australia coast road trip. Find out from a local why this place is rather eccentric! Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:42:13 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/ningaloo-reef.html Ningaloo Reef - Find out from a local all you need to know about Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth Australia and Coral Bay. What marine life can you expect to see, Where should you stay? How do you get here? Sun, 30 May 2010 05:29:37 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/turquoise-bay.html turquoise bay is a must visit beach in western australia, part of ningaloo Reef. Find out from a local, what's so beautiful about it and why its a great place to snorkel. Sun, 30 May 2010 04:22:53 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/dolphin-facts.html Dolphin Facts - find out all about these amazing creatures. There are pictures and videos too. Sun, 23 May 2010 12:06:29 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/monkey-mia.html Monkey Mia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in western australia. Find out from a local whether it's worth going and what else to do on your Western Australia Road Trip Sun, 16 May 2010 04:12:46 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/shell-beach.html Shell Beach near Carnarvon in Western Australia is beautiful. Any road trip up the western coast of Australia should include a stop off here. Find out more from a local on what to see Sun, 09 May 2010 05:37:49 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/carnarvon.html A guide to Carnarvon. Find out from a local where to stay, what to see in Carnarvon. A great stop off destination if you are planning a road trip along the West Coast of Australia Sun, 09 May 2010 04:25:55 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/western-australia-travel.html western australia travel - fancy taking a road trip down the west coast of australia? Wondering what the best stop off destinations are? Find out from a local THE best places. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:18:56 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/western-australia-map.html western australia Map showing all the key sights, allowing you to plan your journey. Take advice from a local on the best places to visit in Western Australia Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:48:45 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/hamilton-island-australia.html hamilton island australia - the insiders guide to the largest of the whitsundays islands. Find out from a local where to stay, what to do and the best time to visit Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:48:18 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/brisbane-restaurants.html Brisbane Restaurants - Planning a trip to Brisbane? Want to go to the best restaurants? Get the insiders knowledge on the best places to eat. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:59:14 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/tasmania-weather.html Tasmania Weather - Find out from a local what the weather is really like. When is the best time to go? What is the weather like today and for the next 14 days? Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:36:33 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/cradle-mountain-tasmania.html Discover an Insiders guide on Cradle Mountain Tasmania. Find out about the infamous walk as well as less strenuous ways to appreciate this amazing sight. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:06:38 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/tasmania-tourism.html Tasmania tourism - Get an Insiders guide on what to do and see in Tasmania. Get the local knowledge on the best places to visit and the must do items. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:34:12 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/brisbane-attractions.html An insiders guide to Brisbane Attractions. Find out from a local where to go and what to see. The best attractions Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:07:09 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/canberra-tourism.html Canberra Tourism, want to see Canberra like a local? Thinking of Canberra as an australia travel destination? Find out the best places to visit, eat and drink as well as ideas on where to stay. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:45:19 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/melbourne-restaurants.html A guide to melbourne restaurants - An insiders guide to the best restuarants in Melbourne. Find out where the locals go for the best food and of course the coffee! Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:19:30 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/melbourne-weather.html Melbourne weather - wanting to plan your trip to Australia and know what the weather will be like in Melbourne. Find out from a local when the best time to come is, today's weather and forecast Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:09:04 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/island-getaways.html It's probably too late to organise a last minute island getaway for your beloved...but maybe this will inspire you as to what to do next year? Australia has the most awesome islands where you can get away from it all and truly have a tropical island experience. Something you know you and your loved one will adore! Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:21:23 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/margaret-river.html Whilst the Margaret River is one of the most famous wine regions in Australia, it's roots are in the dairy industry. From March to June, the Margaret River hosts a special cow parade with over 35 painted fibreglass cows in an outdoor exhibition. The show has been hosted in other cities across the world and has attracted many famous stars including Vivienne Westwood and Christian Lacroix. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:21:23 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/brisbane-travel.html This hotel offers great value for money at just $159 per night. It's worth upgrading to one of their suites for an extra $100 per night. Keep an eye out for bargains too as you might be able to get this even cheaper. All rooms have a balcony, There is a roof top pool, chic bar and restaurant area. This is a great option if you are planning a stay in Brisbane Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:21:23 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/sydney-australia-weather.html Sydney Australia Weather - what's the forecast like? When is the best time to visit Sydney Australia? Find out from a local Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:00:44 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/australia-tours-from-sydney.html A local's guide to australia tours from sydney - the trips not to miss including the blue moutains, wildlife parks and beaches Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:03:58 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/restaurants-in-sydney-australia.html Looking for restaurants in Sydney Australia? Want to know where the locals eat? Find out THE BEST places to suit all budgets from a local. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:01:27 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/sydney-attractions.html Wondering what Sydney attractions to do on your trip to Oz? Wanting to see Sydney through the eyes of a local? Find out the best places to go in Sydney. The must do touristy ones and others.. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:26:17 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/travel-guide-australia.html Need some help planning your trip to Australia? Want to see Australia through the eyes of a local? This travel guide australia tells you all you need to know - flights, visas, transport, destinations Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:28:46 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/travel-sydney-australia.html This weekend sees the "Big Day Out" gig out at the Olympic stadium. Lilly Allen is amongst the many acts to star. Temperatures reached 40 degrees causing many of the crowd to be dehydrated. If you are planning to go, make sure you drink plenty of water! Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:57:54 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/bush-tucker.html Tuesday 26th January is AUSTRALIA DAY and is an public holiday in Australia. Most celebrate being Australian with a good old Aussie BBQ. There will be plenty of flags on show as Australia turns patriotic for the day. Their ancestors would of course have preferred something a bit more basic. Find out more here about traditional Australian Bush Tucker Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:57:54 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/travel-from-australia.html I recently had my family over to stay and they decided to break up the flight from Europe with a stop off in Kuala Lumpur. They stayed at the Traders Hotel and absolutely loved it. They recommended getting the package that includes the free cocktails and nibbles where you can help yourselves. It also has one of the best bars in Kuala Lumpur with a pool. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:03:56 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/travel-sydney-australia.html If you are likely to be in Sydney during January then please check out the Sydney festival. There is theatre, music and dance as well as some querky performances. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:03:56 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/Christmas-in-Australia.html Carols in the Domain in Sydney is very popular and this year will be held on 19th December. There will be a host of local entertainers as well as the Sydney Youth Orchestra. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:09:08 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/wine-australia.html It's the season to enjoy lots of fantastic australian wine. Find out about the best grapes and where to go to experience them Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:09:08 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/travel-sydney-australia.html Don't forget that it's the last weekend of the amazing Sculpture by the Sea this weekend. The coastal walk between Bondi and Bronte is stunning at the best of times. Currently the walk is adorned with sculptures that vary from the beautiful to the ridiculous. 15th November is the last day. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:09:51 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/air-travel-in-australia.html Jet Star are holding weekly sales every Friday. Make sure you wait til Friday (Australia time) to book any internal flights around Australia as part of your trip. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:09:51 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/travel-sydney-Australia.html The Bondi to Bronte walk in Sydney is particularly picturesque but is even more so for the week of Sculpture by the Sea. There are sculptures from the ridiculous to the beautiful. Dates are 29th October to 15th November. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:25:52 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/australian-weather.html Waking up in Sydney last week was like waking up on Mars. Strong winds brought dust from the red outback over to Sydney. The entire place was covered in a red fog that didn't clear for the entire day. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:25:52 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/Australia-luxury-travel.html Find out more about Australia Luxury Travel. From beautiful resorts to chartering your own yaucht, you too can enjoy some 5 star treatment. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:25:52 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/aboriginal-australia.html No trip to Australia is complete without experiencing some aboriginal culture Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:25:52 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/travel-from-australia.html travel from Australia - a local's guide to onward travel from Australia. Where are the best stop overs? Which are the nearest countries to visit as part of your australain vacations Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:24:52 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/air-travel-australia.html If you are thinking of travelling between the US and Australia then now could be a good time to book. Flights from Sydney or Melbourne are $903. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:33:33 GMT http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/sydney-hotels.html sydney hotels - a local's guide to the best hotels in Sydney. Which hotels give harbour views? Which are the best value for money? Find out all you need to know and more for a perfect stay in Sydney Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:38:25 GMT