Scintillating Sydney – the harbour city! Sydney is one of the most vibrant and energetic of all the world’s great cities with its spectacular waterways, magnificent surf beaches, great restaurants and nightlife, and laid back friendly sports mad people. The largest city in Australia with a population of just over 4¼ million it has year […]

St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide. Image Courtesy Wikipedia
A Brief History
The first recorded sighting of the South Australian coast was in 1627 by the Dutchman Francois Thijssen, captain of the ship Golden Zeepaert. However, it was not until 1802 that Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin first surveyed the coast. The British Parliament passed the South Australian […]

View of the Melbourne CBD from The Shrine of Remembrance
With an area of 227,000 square kilometres Victoria is Australia’s smallest mainland state in area but with 5 million people (25% of total Australia) it is the second most populated. It is about the same size in area as England, Scotland and Wales and is slightly […]

 

 
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A trip to Launceston
Located in the heart of North Cornwall - and not to be confused with its namesake in Tasmania - Launceston is the ancient capital of Cornwall. Popular among nature lovers and visitors with family, Launceston offers many great outdoor activities. The area is packed with bike and hiking trails and natural beauty. […]