Floods Cause Damage in Queensland; Brisbane Unaffected

February 7, 2012 | News | By Jena Tesse Fox

This year's floods are impacting towns in mainland Queensland, and travel to and from Brisbane seems largely unaffected. more >>

Great Barrier Reef Resort to Reopen in March

February 2, 2012 | News | By Jena Tesse Fox

After undergoing a recent upgrade, Orpheus, located right on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, is reopening its doors on March 3. more >>

Ayres Rock Resort Begins Renovation

February 1, 2012 | News | By Jena Tesse Fox

Stage one of the renovation entails an extensive refurbishment of all guest rooms and public areas at the five-star Sails in the Desert Hotel. more >>

Charlie Brooker Swims With the Fishes in Australia

January 30, 2012 | News

Charlie Brooker swims with tuna in Boston Bay near Adelaide. more >>

Airbus to Inspect A380 Planes for Possible Repairs

January 26, 2012 | News | By Jena Tesse Fox

Six A380s with the highest number of takeoffs and landings must be checked by Friday. The remaining 14 will checked within the next six weeks. more >>

Virgin Australia Announces Twice-Daily Flights Between Melbourne and Perth

January 23, 2012 | News | By Jena Tesse Fox

Virgin Australia will launch daily Airbus A330 services from Melbourne for the first time, with tickets going on sale for flights to Perth and Sydney. more >>

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Agent Incentive for Booking Melbourne

December 2, 2011 | Deal

Qantas Vacations is offering $10 bonuses for every night booked in the city or the state. more >>

Brendan Vacations Offers Two Free Nights in Cairns, Melbourne or Brisbane With the Purchase of a Sydney Vacation

October 28, 2011 | Deal

A minimum of three hotel nights in Sydney and a flight between the US and the Australian city is required to receive two free nights in Cairns,... more >>

Ultimate New Zealand Golf Package Combines Four Courses

July 1, 2011 | Deal

The Ultimate New Zealand Golf Package offers nine nights at three luxury lodges, and includes six rounds of golf at four different courses. more >>

Brisbane Marriott Celebrates Chocolate

April 20, 2011 | Deal

Throughout April and May, the hotel is offering chocolate cocktails, chocolate dinner options and chocolate spa treatments. more >>

Fred. Olsen Cruises and Borton Overseas Debut New 2012 Promotions

January 21, 2011 | Deal

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Borton Overseas have launched a new promotion for the 2012 Grand Voyages including a $240 flight credit, if booked by... more >>

Sydney and the Rock Bonus Night

January 18, 2011 | Deal

This trip from GOGO Worldwide Vacations includes round-trip airfare, four nights in Sydney at Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour; three nights... more >>

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Our Incredible Shrinking World

January 25, 2012 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox, Joe Pike, Meagan Drillinger

New jumbo jets let clients get from here to there faster and more easily. more >>

Enrichment Sets Sail

January 19, 2012 | Article | By Susan Young

From cooking to politics, ocean lines have lined up new experiences for 2012. Travel Agent offers a sampling of the new activities on offer, as well... more >>

Travel Agent Magazine's Top Travel Destinations of 2011

December 7, 2011 | Article | By Travel Agent Central Contributor

The Travel Agent team is on the road much of the year, and for our final issue of 2011, we decided to give you our best picks so you can add them to... more >>

South Australia

September 5, 2011 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox

Tourism industry representatives from South Australia talk about touring the countryside, wineries and wildlife of the region. more >>

What’s Up Down Under?

May 4, 2011 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox

With new flights, hotels and tours, Australia sets its sights on 2020 to double tourism expenditure. more >>

Australia & New Zealand Alerts

Auckland Airport and Tourism New Zealand Congratulate THAI on 50th Anniversary and Resumption of Daily Services
Auckland Airport and Tourism New Zealand Congratulate THAI on 50th Anniversary and Resumption of Daily ServicesThai Airways International Public Company Limited, Auckland Airport, and Tourism New Zealand recently celebrated THAI’s 50th Anniversary in Auckland, New Zealand.Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI’s President, Mrs. Joan Withers, Chair of Auckland Airport, Mr. Simon Moutter,
Delta, Virgin Blue to Expand Codeshare Flights
Delta customers gain seamless connections to five new destinations in Australia, New Zealand May 2, 2011 ATLANTA, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced expanded codesharing with the Virgin Blue Airlines Group (ASX: VBA) that will add five new destinations in Australia and New Zealand to Delta's network. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090202/DELTALO [...]
Delta, Virgin Blue to Expand Codeshare Flights
Delta customers gain seamless connections to five new destinations in Australia, New Zealand May 2, 2011 ATLANTA, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced expanded codesharing with the Virgin Blue Airlines Group (ASX: VBA) that will add five new destinations in Australia and New Zealand to Delta's network. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090202/DELTALO [...]
Delta, Virgin Blue to Expand Codeshare Flights
Delta customers gain seamless connections to five new destinations in Australia, New Zealand May 2, 2011 ATLANTA, May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced expanded codesharing with the Virgin Blue Airlines Group (ASX: VBA) that will add five new destinations in Australia and New Zealand to Delta's network. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090202/DELTALO [...]
New Zealand travel advice
Latest travel advice for those travelling to New Zealand. Includes information on entry requirements, security, local laws and health. This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Natural Disasters section (earthquake aftershocks in area around Christchurch). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in pl [...]

Australia & New Zealand Articles

Week Six
The Sevens Rugby Tournament Every year there is an International Seven vs Seven rugby tournament in Wellington, which has become quite a spectacle. The event starts with a parade of the 16 competing teams from around the world through the streets of Wellington. Then there are two full days of rugby....however that does not appear to be the major draw of the event, as everyone attending (about 4 [...]
Visit the Navy Museum in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Devonport&aposs Navy Museum showcases the historic and modern day roles Royal New Zealand Navy personnel play in this country and overseas.
Western Australia
Viv and Charlie drove us to the airport in Fremantle and said farewell. It was really sad saying goodbye but we hope that they come to Sweden soon. Next stop; Western Australia (WA). Liz picked us up at Perth airport and took us to hers and Maarten's lovely house in Fremantle. Pictures below is from a very nice walk along Swan river in Fremantle. [img=http://photos.tr ... [Posted by mariahenke [...]
Abel Tasman and the rest
We haven't had much inspiration to update the blog in the past month or so (and most often also no internet access), but we'll make a futile try now (even with lacking enthusiasm). Luckily for you there will be more pictures than reading :) So, we left off at Abel Tasman national park -which was stunning! Our trip started with a boat ride to the far end of the park, and then we walked back the 40 [...]
Tilbake til auckland
Da er jeg tilbake i auckland igjen. Hadde en super bra uke på surfeskolen! Er ikke proff enda, men er ikke langt ifra! Neida, et stykke igjen enda, men greide å stå opp en del ganger! Gøy er det vertfall! Skal definitivt få surfet mer mens jeg er her. Nå kan jeg litt basics, så er lettere da å bare leie et brett og prøve meg litt på egenhånd. Var så utrolig god mat og så utrolig fi [...]