Archive for the 'Australia' Category

Victor Harbour Beach

Monday, February 23rd, 2009 No Commented
Categorized Under: Australia

Victor Harbor is a beautiful seaside holiday town only 80 km south of Adelaide, which overlooks Encounter Bay and the Southern Ocean. You can catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island from Cape Jervis which is 50 km to the east.

Airlie Beach-Australia

Monday, February 23rd, 2009 No Commented
Categorized Under: Australia

Bareboat Charters are a skipper-yourself type charter. Some level of boat handling ability is helpful but most of the better Bareboat charter companies offer a very comprehensive "briefing" on the first day to familiarise you with the vessel and the area. Bareboat Charters are one of the great ways to experience the Whitsundays with friends [...]

Horn İslands-North Queensland

Saturday, February 21st, 2009 No Commented
Categorized Under: Australia

Horn Island, part of the Prince of Wales Group, lies in the Torres Strait and is located approximately 25km west-north-west of Cape York Peninsula. It was first settled in 1894 when gold was discovered here – the goldfield encompassed the whole Island (51sq km). During World War II an airstrip was constructed as a staging [...]

Queesland-Australia

Saturday, February 21st, 2009 No Commented
Categorized Under: Australia

Cardwell (including Hinchinbrook Island) Unassuming tropical township with access to Hinchinbrook Island. Located 1533 km north of Brisbane, Cardwell’s claim to fame is that it is the only town on the Bruce Highway between Townsville and Cairns which is on the coast. While this is true it is a dubious benefit to the town as [...]