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Streaky Bay, South Australia
Located on the western side of Eyre Peninsula - nearly 300 kms northwest of Port Lincoln (and 700 kms from Adelaide), Streaky Bay is a convenient base from which to explore this spectacular part of the Great Australian Bight, and its hinterland dominated by pastoral activity. The town (formerly known as Flinders) has a population less than 1,500, and lies on an enclosed inlet (called Augusta Harbour, or Blanche Port) at the southern end of the bay.
Shark Bay World Heritage Area
Shark Bay World Heritage Area is testimony to unique wonders of the natural world. If you love wildlife, you’ll love Shark Bay. World Heritage listing recognises its extraordinary global significance - outstanding natural beauty, biological diversity, a fascinating ecology, unique geology, and a 30,000-year indigenous cultural history.
Christmas Island - Galapagos of the Indian Ocean
A rocky postage-stamp in vast oceanic expanses of the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island is one of Australia’s most far-flung outposts - and certainly not your typical tropical island. Much closer to Asia than mainland Australia, its nearest neighbour is Java (Indonesia), 360 kms distant. The closest Australian mainland town is Exmouth (WA), 1,550 kms away. Offering an experience unlike anything else, Christmas Island is famous for crazy numbers of red crabs, seabirds, whale sharks, spectacular coral reefs - and the balmy tropical temperatures that remain in the mid-20s all year round.
Where To Find The Best Ramen In Tokyo
Nothing reveals the essence of modern Japan like a ramen-ya tour of Tokyo.
There are more than 7,100 ramen shops in Tokyo. Many only have counters – no chairs or stools and little ambience. But in Japan, even the humblest meal revered. Overlooking the country’s modest bowls of soup would be a mistake.
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Top Quality & Uniquely Australian Wildlife Journeys
Our range of boutique Australian Wildlife Experiences are especially selected, of the highest quality, and all hosted by independently owned specialist tour operators. They will provide connection to Australia’s most spectacular natural environments and authentic wildlife encounters, genuinely (and very comfortably) in the wild.
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In Memory of Beth Malcolm
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone following the very sad message regarding the passing of Beth. We would like to announce that we now have a memorial webpage, which supports a subject very close to Beth’s heart - the preservation of African Wildlife. We ask in memory of Beth and her love for African Wildlife, that donations are made to support this amazing cause on behalf of Beth and her legacy.
World’s Best International Airports
Airports around the world vary dramatically! The comfort level you feel while you are in their precinct, can make a huge difference to your holiday experience. The efficiency and quality of service, range and availability of facilities, general cleanliness and signage, ambiance and atmosphere, shopping and dining opportunities - all contribute significantly to passenger comfort and happiness, perhaps also to how you view the country they represent.
Cruising returns to Australia!
Coral Expedition Cruises recently became the first cruise line to resume sailing in Australia with a seven-night cruise on the Great Barrier Reef, and our good friends Keith & Mary were amongst the very lucky 42 passengers on board.
The Beautiful Thing
The beautiful thing about winetasting in South Australia is that, despite the close proximity of its wine regions to each other, their diverse climates, landscapes, and terroir become abundantly clear to first-time visitors.The individuality of South Australia’s wine regions makes it one of the most exciting places in the whole world for wine right now.
Discover The Great Southern Rail
Step aboard the newest rail experience in Australia and prepare to explore a very special region in unparalleled style. Experience this sensational new adventure, taking in buzzing cities, diverse landscapes and natural marvels, all in the renowned comfort and style of a Great Southern Rail train.
Silversea takes delivery of the new Silver Origin
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of its first-ever destination-specific ship, Silver Origin, from the Dutch shipyard De Hoop. An intimate ceremony, held on Wednesday June 3, 2020, marked the first in-person ship delivery in the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a global lockdown.