May 22nd, 2013 at 8:00AM: Great Victoran Bike Ride
We've noted before just how popular cycling holidays have become in recent years as active and adventurous travelers look for new ways to explore their favorite destinations. Few of those holidays can rival Australia's annual Great Victorian Bike Ride, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year by riding the Great Ocean Road, one of the most breathtakingly beautiful ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Australia's 2013 Great Victorian Bike Ride Heads Down The Ocean Road
May 22nd, 2013 at 8:00AM: Great Victoran Bike Ride
We've noted before just how popular cycling holidays have become in recent years as active and adventurous travelers look for new ways to explore their favorite destinations. Few of those holidays can rival Australia's annual Great Victorian Bike Ride, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year by riding the Great Ocean Road, one of the most breathtakingly beautiful ...Diving With Great White Sharks In South Australia
Aug 11th, 2012 at 9:00AM: In honor of the upcoming Shark Week beginning on August 12, we're bringing you some unique big fish fare. One prime destination for shark diving is in South Australia's Neptune Islands, where divers can have a very out of the ordinary experience.
Most often, divers can see the sharks from the surface; however, to get up close you'll need to actually get in the water. On the Neptune Islands, ...Quirky Tour Option: The Flying Outback Pub Crawl
Aug 8th, 2012 at 2:00PM: If you're interested in exploring South Australia's Outback in an unusual way, now is your chance. Goin' Off Safaris is offering a Flying Outback Pub Crawl where visitors will fly around the Outback in a turbo prop plane stopping at local pubs.
The quirky pub crawl leaves out of Adelaide, and takes you through many different areas of the Outback. Along with drinking Cooper's Ale, you'll also ...10 Alternatives To The Galapagos Islands
Jul 4th, 2012 at 12:00PM: The Galapagos Islands are well known for their endemic wildlife, unique flora and strong ecological philosophy. However, the destination isn't the only place in the world to experience an unparalleled natural setting. In fact, islands in Asia, South America, Europe and even the continent of Antarctica all feature one-of-a-kind encounters for those interested in seeing something new in the ...Tourism Australia's New TV Campaign Makes An Obvious Mistake
Jun 11th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Next time you send a message to your boss with a typo, don't be so hard on yourself. At least you didn't spend $242 million dollars on a 17-language TV advertising campaign, only to include an obvious mistake.
A new Tourism Australia campaign is attempting to get away from the stereotypical image of boozers and beach babes, and give the country a sophisticated facelift. ...
Introducing The Swagon, Australia's New Take On Glamping
Jun 2nd, 2012 at 4:00PM: We've all seen the pimped-out safari tents and palace-style camping retreats used for glamping; however, Gawler Ranges Wildness Safaris has taken luxurious camping to the next level with the introduction of the Swagon. The 100-year-old, Aussie-style wagon is "part swag, part wagon." And for those who don't know, swag refers to a queen-sized double mattress, used for extra comfort when roughing it ...4 off-the-radar destinations in South Australia
Jan 25th, 2012 at 3:00PM: While many people who travel to South Australia visit the popular regions of Adelaide and the nearby Barossa Valley, there are many off-the-radar destinations that are also worth exploring. Whether you love wine tasting, unique restaurants, adventure travel, craft beer, architecture, art, or culture, there is something for everyone to experience through these lesser-traversed regions down south.
...Off-the-beaten path Australia: Kangaroo Island
Jan 8th, 2012 at 5:00PM: When living in Sydney, Australia, I often took the weekends to explore other parts of the country. One place I vowed to visit was Kangaroo Island, an island in South Australia that I imagined to be full of wildlife and undisturbed nature. I'm glad I went, because my instincts were more than correct.
Know before you go:
Although there are a few luxury options for a visit to Kangaroo Island, ..."First stop" in the 2012 world cycling events: The Santos Tour Down Under
Jan 4th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
The annual Santos Tour Down Under, the same race where Lance Armstrong made his comeback, will take place January 15-22, 2012, in Adelaide, Australia. The bike race, which is more than just your average cycling event, is actually the "first stop" on the UCI World Tour, which brings together the world's most challenging road races.
There are about 500 miles total and 6 stages in the race, ...
Gadling gear review: Outdoor Research women's Frescoe Hoody activewear
Jan 14th, 2011 at 11:30AM: I love hoodies, and ever since I was old enough to waddle around in my brother's hand-me-downs (which unfortunately included his tighty-whiteys, until I was old enough to realize that, while my mom's thriftiness was admirable, clothing your daughter in boy's underwear was not), I've worn them. The versatility, quirky style, and marsupial-like comfort a great hoody can provide make it an unbeatable ...South Australian cattle station debuts tasting room
Dec 3rd, 2010 at 4:30PM:
There was a time when Wagyu beef was eaten by only the most sophisticated of travelers. True Kobe beef is from Wagyu cattle that are raised in a very specific manner in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. Okay, technically Wagyu is the Japanese term for all cattle, and Kobe beef comes from a strain known as Tajima, but this isn't a genetics class.
Kobe Wagyu receive massages to reduce stress and ...Qantas launches "unlimited flights to South Australia" contest
Nov 30th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Who doesn't love free travel? Between now and December 31, 2010, the South Australia Tourism Commission and Qantas Airways have partnered to giveaway unlimited flights for two for one year to South Australia.
The Grand Prize winner will win of unlimited round-trip economy class flights for the winner and one companion between Los Angeles (LAX) and Adelaide (ADL).
A few stipulations make this ...Adelaide's Central Market offers the flavors of South Australia
Aug 25th, 2010 at 3:30PM: "This is what Adelaideans do," Mark Gleeson explained to me, as we wandered through Adelaide's bustling Central Market. "The Market is a part of how we live, and has been since 1869." Gleeson, a retired chef and owner of the Providore, a market shop selling pastry and picnic items, also leads public market tours. I'd hit the market on previous visits to South Australia's charmingly provincial ...Luxury Lodges of Australia reflect sense of place, intimacy
Jun 1st, 2010 at 1:00PM: Economy, be damned! Fifteen of Australia's leading, independent luxury tourism properties have formed Luxury Lodges of Australia. The new association launched in late May to promote a distinctly Australian breed of high-end, ecologically-aware, experiential accomodations.
The group represents both long-established and new properties, ranging from wilderness lodges, vineyard retreats, and island ...World's longest golf course opens in Australia
Oct 22nd, 2009 at 3:00PM:
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Like golf? Like road trips? Want to do both? Now's your chance.
A new eighteen-hole course stretching over 1,365 kilometers (848 miles) across the Australian Outback has just opened.
If you're thinking "ecological disaster", don't worry. They haven't ...
