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Things to Do on Green Island
Written by Viator, June 2013
A hop, skip and a jump east of Cairns, Green Island is a coral cay covered in rainforest. The tiny island is less than 1 km across, but is part of the much larger Great Barrier Reef that runs just ... Read more
Visiting Uluru (Ayers Rock) From Alice Springs
Written by Viator, June 2013
Uluru, or Ayers Rock, is one of Australia’s most well-known features. A site of cultural heritage with deep significance to the local Aboriginal population, Uluru is a unique attraction and it’s easy ... Read more
Adventure Activities Near Cairns
Written by Viator, May 2013
Tropical North Queensland proves itself as a thrill-seeker’s hotspot with this list of adrenaline-pumping activities. The adventure activities near Cairns include skydiving and jungle surfing among ... Read more
Melbourne's Best Views
Written by Viator, May 2013
Melbourne is an incredible city with so much to see and do as you make your way through city streets and waterways. That said, another great way to experience the city is from above it! Look down at ... Read more
Helicopter Tours in Sydney
Written by Viator, May 2013
Sydney is Australia’s most iconic city. With well-known landmarks such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Taronga Zoo and the golden beaches, it’s easy to follow in the footsteps of ... Read more
3 Days on Kangaroo Island: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, April 2013
Day 1: Flinders Chase National Park Flinders Chase National Park on the western end of Kangaroo Island deserves its own day of exploration. Start the day at the Flinders Chase National Park ... Read more
Seeing an Opera in Sydney
Written by Viator, November 2012
Enjoy a night at the opera under the stars with magnificent views of Sydney Harbour or visit Australia’s most famous man-made icon and birthplace of Australian Opera, the Sydney Opera House. While ... Read more
Spring Carnival in Melbourne
Written by Viator, November 2012
The Melbourne Cup really is a race that stops the nation with an estimated 20 million Australians watching the horse race on the first Tuesday in November each year. Running since 1861, the race is ... Read more
Dining at Ayers Rock
Written by Viator, November 2012
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is Australia’s best-known natural icon and a World Heritage Site. Rising high above the surrounding desert plains, it strikes an imposing figure, with its ochre rock ... Read more
Whale Watching in Sydney
Written by Viator, October 2012
The east coast of Australia acts as a 'whale highway' for humpback whales, which, from May to December, cruise close to Sydney's shore on their annual migration. During this time, you are virtually ... Read more
Shopping in Melbourne
Written by Viator, October 2012
Melbourne is considered one of Australia's premier shopping destinations - even some in-the-know Sydneysiders come to Melbourne exclusively to go shoe shopping - and it is possible to have several ... Read more
New Year's Eve in Melbourne
Written by Viator, October 2012
Each year, more than half a million people flock to Melbourne's central business district to see the New Year in with a series of firework displays and free events for all ages. An Australian New ... Read more
One Month in Australia: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, January 2012
Whether you’re planning to see the stunning Sydney Opera House, brush up on your surfing skills, or hang out with some playful koalas, you’ve got Australia on the mind. The options and opportunities ... Read more
Skiing in the Southern Hemisphere
Written by Viator, December 2011
Got the skiing itch? Find yourself in the Southern Hemisphere and need to get out on the slopes? Don’t worry. There are plenty of places to feel the rush of the slopes here. Cardrona, on the ... Read more
New Year's Eve in Sydney
Written by Viator, November 2011
New Year’s Eve in Sydney is always a spectacle to remember. Unlike some other holidays which can be overlooked, avoided, or under-appreciated, the Australians consistently ring-in the New Year with ... Read more
