Perhaps nothing stirs the spirit so much as the romantic era of the great clipper ships. Today, Star Clippers proudly carries on the tradition of the tall ships with two magnificent sailing vessels. Watch as 36,000 square feet of sail majestically unfurl above you. Feel the elation of those mariners of a century or more ago as they embarked on the great clipper ships. Like them, you will soon be bewitched by the wind and the sea...
Caravanning and camping are gaining popularity as families, couples, friends and the over 55's discover the wide variety of accommodations and facilities available throughout New South Wales. Caravan Parks have been working hard to improve the range of accommodation and services available to suit the needs of all types of trailers. With a wider variety of services and facilities tailored to your needs, caravan parks and camping grounds are becoming an important part of regional tourism in New South Wales. You get more for your dollar with caravanning and camping. You can do more and see more, with freedom to design your ideal holiday. The choice is yours - beaches, country towns, national parks, rivers and gorges, even the great Australian outback.
Hike for Life conducts Ultimate Blue and Ultimate Tops adventures. Each hike is a specifically designed for visitors to Australia wanting a first hand experience of the Australian bush including learning about flora and fauna, Australian Aboriginal culture and bush survival. As well we like to connect with Australian wildlife. We provide flexible packages to cater for all budgets. The Blue Mountains, traditionally owned by the Gun da Gurri Nation, is simply a world of it's own. The best way to appreciate the awesome size and wonder of this magnificent mountain range, is to see it for yourself. The staggering views of gum lined valleys, the glowing cliff faces and the close encounters of wildlife is what this special part of Australia is famous for.
Jenolan Caves were known to the local Aboriginal population for many thousands of years as Binoomea, "Dark places". European involvement in the area began in 1838 with the first recorded discovery by a local pastoralist James Whalan. According to legend however, Whalan was not the first European to set eyes on the caves, with that honour going to James McKeown, an ex-convict and possibly an outlaw, reputed to have been using the caves as a hideout. James Whalan and his brother Charles were responsible for the discovery of several openings over the succeeding years, with the Elder cave, being discovered in 1848, the first "dark cave" explored. In 1860 the Lucas cave, largest of the current show caves, was discovered by Nicholas Irwin and George Whiting. It was not until 1866 however that the caves were brought under direct government control. In 1867, Jeremiah Wilson was appointed as "Keeper" of the 'Binda', or 'Fish River' Caves, the Aboriginal word Jenolan ("high mountain") not being adopted until 1884.
Murramarang Wildtrails We offer guided tours of the beautiful Bawley Point / Upper Clyde River / Murramarang National Park region on the South Coast of NSW. This unspoiled region is home to some of the most beautiful and secluded beaches on the Coast with magnificent forest and mountain country in the near hinterland.
AUSWALK Australia’s walking holiday specialist . Auswalk walking holidays are for people who want outstanding walking during the day and comfortable, welcoming accommodation at night. "The best way to experience the real Australia" After 20 years of walking in many countries in Europe, North America, Asia and the Pacific, we know that Australia offers some of the best walking in the world. Where else can you stand on top of a mountain and look over hundreds of kilometres of wilderness? Where else can you expect to have a pristine beach to yourself? Where else can you come face-to-face with kangaroos, emus and koalas as you stroll along uncrowded walking trails? And where else can you immerse yourself in the 40,000 year old culture of the Australian Aborigines?
