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Top 3 Australia Short Day Hikes

4/8/2020

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You want to do some hiking while on your dream trip to Australia, but you don't have time for long treks.  Here are some suggestions on short day hikes that may be of interest:
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Lake St. Clair, Tasmania

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Top 3 Australia Luxury Accommodations

2/12/2020

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While there are a number of Australia luxury accommodations, here are just a few of the resorts located outside the busy cities.  Each is unique in its' own right and the accommodations, staff, meals and activities leave lasting memories.
Southern Ocean Lodge
Southern Ocean Lodge
Located on Kangaroo Island, it is Australia's first true luxury lodge offering a unique and exclusive travel experiences.  Situated atop a secluded cliff on a rugged stretch of coast, the lodge commands peerless views of the wild Southern Ocean and pristine Kangaroo Island wilderness.  Sensitive, intimate and sophisticated, Southern Ocean Lodge is a sanctuary of refined comfort and luxe. 

Activities outside the lodge include marine based, an ealy morning walk among the seals at Seal Bay and wildlife based, done by a 4-wheel drive vehicle. 

Dining at Southern Ocean Lodge is both a delight for the senses and a  gastronomic journey of Kangaroo Island.  The resort incorporates the ‘produce to plate’ approach a real passion for the Executive Chef.  In addition, an excellent range of diverse Kangaroo Island and South Australian wines and beers has been hand selected to comprise the beverage menu.


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Melbourne’s Mysterious Lanes and Byways

1/22/2020

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​Visiting the mysterious lanes and byways of Melbourne bring to life the history of an area mostly dating back to the Victorian era when the narrow streets were used by horses and carts.  Some even date back to the Gold Rush era slums.
Degraves Street Melbourne

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Three Australian Excursions

1/15/2020

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​When booking any of my clients to Melbourne, Australia, I always suggest Echidna Walkabout as an unusual way to travel with wild kangaroos and do some Koala spotting.  When any of my clients who have booked this tour return, I always call to see how things turned out.  In every case I seem to get the same response…..”We loved this tour and when the day was over and we were saying good bye, we felt just like family."
Koala at Echidna Walkabout Tours
​Janine and Roger, owners of Echidna Walkabout Tours, have a great love for nature and the animals they encounter, and this is manifested in the guided tours they provide their customers.  Not only do they love the Koalas, but they also study their habitat and are able to identify them by facial features. 

Now, I always thought a Koala was a Koala, but that’s not the case.  How much fun is it on the tour to have one of the guides introduce you to Babe, the 2 year old Koala baby of Sunshine?


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    Sharon O.

    Since my first trip to Australia in 1998, I have returned to the South Pacific over 30 times.  On each visit I meet with hoteliers, tour companies, car companies, cruise companies and other suppliers in the region. With this knowledge, I am able to answer your questions and assist you in planning the memorable vacation of your dreams.

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