What fantastic news to see Perth scored the 5th place in the top 25 South Pacific Destinations! Said to be the sunniest state capital in Australia, with friendly people, fabulous outdoor lifestyles with parks, rivers… You can enjoy glorious golden beaches to yourself, and carpets of wildflowers… Let’s not forget distances are vast and mustn’t […]
Sydney awarded second place for Best City in the World
Sydney has been awarded second place for the Best City in the World by Travel + Leisure India + South Asia magazine. This proves to be a great chance for Sydney to invite the India market to visit Australia.
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Virgin Australia has unveiled a brand new carrier to be based in Western Australia, named Virgin Australia Regional Airlines. Group founder Sir Richard Branson joined with Virgin Australia’s chief executive officer John Borghetti in Perth to launch the new airline, following the carrier’s 100% acquisition of Skywest Airlines last month. The initial fleet will consist […]
Melbourne Aquarium refurbishment
A five month refurbishment of the Melbourne Aquarium has been estimated at $8 million. The revamp which includes 12 new zones, has already commenced and will continue whilst still open to the public. Upon completion in September, the attraction will be re badged as SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
Qld approval for Segways
Following Western Australia, the Queensland Government has also announced the approval for the use of Segways on bikepaths and footpaths. Expected to be introduced later this year, users will need to wear an approved helmet.
AirAsia flying between Bali and Darwin
AirAsia announced last week, the return of services between Bali and Darwin. Scheduled for 01 Jul, they have revamped the flight times to be more convenient for passengers. The flights were suspended late last April, but it was recently acknowledged the need for their return.
WA celebrates the whale shark season
The Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival is being held on May 24-26 this year, during the whale sharks’ annual migration to the world heritage listed Ningaloo Reef. The festival features live music, market stalls, and exhibits by some of the world’s leading whale shark researchers.
Survey: Kiwis more honest than Aussies
A recent survey has shown that Australian hotel guests are more likely to steal items from their room then New Zealanders. The results came from the 2013 Amenities Survey through Hotel.com. It showed that 35% of global travelers depart hotel rooms with more property then when they check in. Along with this, 72% of Aussies […]
V8 Supercars return to Perth
Western Australian motorsport enthusiasts will experience adrenalin pumping action when the V* Supercars Chill Perth 360 return to Barbagallo Raceway from May 3-5. The event will showcase cars such as Nissan, Mercedes Benz, Holden and Ford.
New York comes to Perth
The second exhibition from New York’s Museum of Modern Art to Perth, Picturing New York, is now on at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. The exhibition runs until May 12 and features more than 150 photographs by 90 artists displaying the life of New York.
