Melbourne is synonymous with fun and relaxation, it's Bays and Peninsulas featuring beguiling beaches, fine food and wine, chic beachfront towns and a variety of family attractions.
Recreation is a specialty of Sydney's, a city that takes full advantage of its natural environs. Soak up Sydney life on the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, just one of many on offer. The Rose Bay to Watson's Bay and The Spit to Manly walks hug the harbour offering spectacular views.
By the Bay - taste and inhale the seafood, sandy beaches and salt air at the seaside escapes of Redcliffe, Scarborough, Shorncliffe and Sandgate, all within 30 minutes of downtown Brisbane.
Canberra - the political epicentre of the nation and one of the world's great cities. This beautiful city offers residents and visitors a lifestyle unrivalled by other Australian capitals.
Darwin, a modern tropical capital set on a harbour twice the size of Sydney's, is Australia's most successful multicultural city. More than 50 nationalities are among the Darwin region's population of around 105,000, including the Larrakia Aboriginal people.
Of the 1.79 million people that live in Western Australia, 1.38 million reside in the State's capital of Perth. A sophisticated and scenic city, it is not hard to understand why so many are drawn to this very special and unique corner of the globe.
Eden enjoys a temperate climate perfect for that restful, nature made, year-round holiday. Forest drives and bushwalking are always a favourite and fishing conditions are ideal.
This holiday destination offers beautiful hills sweeping down to sun-drenched sandy beaches. Wineries, orchards and pastures are patch-worked between bushland, and roads lead to alluring cellar doors where you can sit back and take it all in.
The city lifestyle and recreational activities are enhanced by the unique combination of the mountains and sea, creating the city's beautiful natural environment. Wollongong is diverse in experiences, the easy-going regional lifestyle with the abundance of cultural and heritage.
Sitting alongside the Murray River, on the NSW side is Albury, across the Murray is Victoria and Wodonga. The twin towns are usually referred to as 'Albury-Wodonga'.
Ayr is a typical thriving Central Coast town - and the base for the fastest and shortest trip to the Yongala wreck. It is a much more substantial centre than Home Hill which is effectively its twin town, lying just across the Burdekin River.
Wander through the quiet country hinterland to world heritage rainforests and hidden waterfalls, relax and enjoy the pristine white sandy beaches, or cruise on the tranquil waters of the Richmond River.
Located in North Queensland's 'dry tropics', Townsville boast an average of 300 days of sunshine each year. The city is the perfect stepping-off point to experience the wonders of the region - the outback, rainforests, magnificent waterfalls, tropical islands and of course, the Great Barrier Reef.
Toowoomba really is Queensland's Garden City, with more than 150 public parks and gardens. In spring the gardens are an extravaganza of colour, and the city celebrates with its Carnival of Flowers, held each year in the last full week of September.
The seas were angry on Saturday, my friends! Big seas rolling in from the south ruled out diving Freshwater Beach (one of my favourite Northern Beaches dives), so we opted for the old faithful of Shelly Beach instead.
Saltwater dripped down the inside of my mask, forming a comfortable puddle just below my nose. Beyond the puddle, the blue water of the Gneerings disappeared, with the only other activity visible being my buddy's bubbles rising around me. I took a deep, cool breath.
The island of Ambon, part of Maluku Province located in the Eastern parts of Indonesia between Papua and Sulawesi, is not on the travel schedule of many people, however for serious divers this is a destination offering diving away from the crowds as well as some amazing history and culture.
The seas were angry on Saturday, my friends! Big seas rolling in from the south ruled out diving Freshwater Beach (one of my favourite Northern Beaches dives), so we opted for the old faithful of Shelly Beach instead.
Saltwater dripped down the inside of my mask, forming a comfortable puddle just below my nose. Beyond the puddle, the blue water of the Gneerings disappeared, with the only other activity visible being my buddy's bubbles rising around me. I took a deep, cool breath.
The island of Ambon, part of Maluku Province located in the Eastern parts of Indonesia between Papua and Sulawesi, is not on the travel schedule of many people, however for serious divers this is a destination offering diving away from the crowds as well as some amazing history and culture.