Monuments In Sandstone

Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2012

The Bungle Bungle range in World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, Western Australia is an awesome sight as it rises 985 feet out of the plain. Camp out under the stars, shift hard on a four wheel drive across rugged terrain and hike through ancient gorges. Book a tour, including scenic flights, in Kununurra and Broome.

Australia Creativity On Display

Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012

The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra takes you through the breadth of Australia's creativity. Drop in and see everything from early Indigenous Papunya dot paintings to contemporary politically charged works by urban artists in the twenty-first century. The museum's 11 Indigenous art galleries showcase the world's largest collection of Australian Aboriginal art.

Make Tracks To Kakadu

Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012

Are you ready for Aboriginal culture, outback adventure and loads of wildlife? Then make tracks for Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, the largest national park in Australia. It also contains one of the highest concentrated areas of aborignal rock art sites in the world; the most famous are those at Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr.

Theres Nothing Like Australia

Posted on Friday, January 06, 2012

Australia has appeal for all types of travelers, from families to solo travelers, from young couples to multigenerational groups. The reasons to plan your vacation today are numerous: it's a safe destination; you get good value for your dollar; from the west coast of the U.S., it's about the same traveling time and distance as flying to Italy; and Aussie's speak English, making it easy to forge new friendships. Plus, with all of the excitement surrounding The Oprah Winfrey Show visit to Australia, the destinations is as hot as ever. As exciting as Sydney and Melbourne are, there is so much more to see and do beyond the major cosmopolitan cities. Herewith is just a sample of some favorite experiences with the destination's knowledge and expertise, we'll be sure to find a Downunder vacation experience that is right for you!

Uluru - Ayers Rock Australia

Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2011

If Sydney is the pulse of Australia, then Uluru (Ayers Rock) is its heart.  Rising over a thousand feet from the flat earth, Uluru is a magnificent monolith, which holds deep cultural significance for Australia’s Aboriginal people.  It casts its spell as soon as you see it glowing in the distance, and you’ll find yourself looking for glimpses of rusty peaks throughout your stay. 

Ride a camel to Uluru and watch a haunting light display as the sun sets over the sandstone surface.  Join a base walk and discover miniature pools and Aboriginal cave art hidden in the folds of rock, or enjoy first class dining on a sand dune at the Sounds of Silence dinner.

West of Uluru lies a captivating collection of rounded rocks called Kata Tjuta (The Olgas).  Though less well known, many visitors believe that they are prettier than their popular neighbor.  Not to be missed is the Valley of the Winds walking trail.