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The ruins of the Port Arthur convict penitentiary, less than two hours' drive from Hobart, are a most popular daytrip destination from the Tasmanian capital.
The Best Time to Visit Sydney - Autumn
The best time to visit Sydney could be in the Australian autumn.
Yarra Valley Wine Region
At 50 kilometres from Melbourne to Healesville, Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region is the closest to the Victorian capital.
Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2010
Wild Oats XI crosses the finish line firest in the 2010 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Hop On, Hop Off City Tour
The Canberra City Explorer takes in Canberra's major attractions on a hop on, hop off tour.
Australia the Movie
Australia the movie is an Australian Outback saga set in the years leading to the Japanese bombing raid on Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory in the early months of World War II's Pacific War.
Brisbane to Sydney
Highway 1 is not only the most direct route from Brisbane to Sydney (and vice versa) but it is as well one of the most scenic drives in the country alternating between hill and valley and shore.
Whale Migration
Whales from the Antarctic travel north to warmer Australian waters where they breed before returning south again.
Etihad Stadium
Etihad Stadium is a sports and entertainment venue in the Docklands area close to Melbourne city centre.
10 Aussie Foods You Have To Try
Australia is home to plenty of one-of-a-kind experiences, boasting some of the most unique animals and landscapes in the world. But Aussie food can be just as unique...
New Zealand Medal Winners
Here are the New Zealand medal winners at the Athens 2004 and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
What You Can Expect from Australia in December
December is a month of holidays. Not only are there two public holidays - Christmas Day and Boxing Day - but quite a number of businesses close down for the Christmas season, and school terms end before Christmas, so it's holiday time for large numbers of Australians.
Strine and Aussie Slang - S
Strine and Aussie slang: a glossary of unique Australian words and phrases starting with S
TSS Earnslaw
The TSS Earnslaw is a vintage steamship that evokes the feel of a bygone era when steamers and paddle wheelers plied Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand and ferried sheep, cattle and passengers to lakeside farms and stations. Regular Lake Wakatipu cruises from Queenstown are available on the Earnslaw.
'Greater Love Hath No Man
The Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Victoria, honors the state's fighting men and women involved in wars and other armed conflicts around the world.
Magnetic Termite Mounds
The magnetic termite mounds at Litchfield National Park rise to as much as three metres in height, look relatively flat, and they all face the same way with their thinner edges facing north and south.
Eichardts Private Hotel
Eichardts Private Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand, provides accommodation in five luxury suites with stunning lake and mountain views. The historic building is in a premium lakefront position at the heart of Queenstown's café and restaurant precinct, with boutique shops featuring intern