Budget Holidays

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If you are looking for a holiday on a tight budget, the off season holiday deals are the best option. Most property managers would prefer to keep the place at a higher occupancy during the autumn and winter months by offering attractive specials and deals which is ideal for those looking for a budget holiday or a budget beach holiday. Obviously during  autumn and winter the water will be too cold to swim without a wet suite. However, if you are a surfer, loves fishing, boating or kayaking, the time of the year will not really matter. You are sure to strike a bargain.

Anyone looking for a beach holiday on a budget, autumn, winter and avoiding public holidays and avoiding school holidays will be a very smart idea. In Australia May to end of August are months ideal for budget travel. If holiday homes are still out of reach. look for backpacker accommodation, hostels, holiday park or a caravan park for your budget travel holidays.

For suitable budget holiday accommodation in Australia try the online holiday booking option via http://www.OzeHols.com.au/Holiday-Accommodation/BookOnLine/TXA

The Mollymook holiday houses Breeze in Mollymook and Ocean Mirage also offer attractive off season discounts. If you idea is a budget beach holiday north of Sydney try Amaroo on the Waterfront, the Smiths Lake accommodation and Lighthouse, the Copacabana holiday home in the Central Coast.

Been to Illawarra NSW?

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The Illawarra is well known for its beautiful coastline suburbs which meander along the Princess highway running the whole length of Illawarra Coastline.  Aboroginal meaning of Illawarra is said to be “high and pleasant place by the sea” and it is so true.  Stretching from south Sydney to Wollongong and beyond, the Illawarra coast has the Southern Highlands as its western border. Beautiful surf beaches stretch along the Illawarra coast. Scattered are beautiful inlets, lakes and waterfalls. The region is famous for various adrenaline-inducing water sporting activities as well as its picturesque wild flowers and fauna in all the national reserves of the Illawarra Coastal region. When travelling from Sydney on approach to Wollongong you simply cannot afford to drive-by the spectacular lookouts dispersed along this region and high grounds the panoramic views of the ocean is simply magnificent.
The main towns of the area are located along the coastline. They are Stanwell Park to Wollongong, then the towns of Shellharbour, Kiama and Gerringong to Gerroa. When visiting the Illawarra you have to visit the famous “Blow Hole” in Kiama. This spectacular display of Mother Nature’s breathtaking power and beauty will last in your memory forever.

The beautiful beaches, the mouth watering cafes, restaurants and cosy accommodation in the Illawarra region will make your visit not only memorable, but enjoyable.

If looking for a place to stay in Illawarra or the south coast of NSW try some of the online bookable holiday accommodation via http://www.OzeHols.com.au/Holiday-Accommodation/BookOnLine/TXA

Follow the links for accommodation in Wollongong and Kiama accommodation if you prefer to enquire and obtain a quote from the property owner.

If you are planning to venture further south and explore the Shoalhaven region,  there are two popular accommodation Mollymook beach for you to be based to explore the region. Check out Breeze in Mollymook and Ocean Mirage.

Australian Open Of Surfing Comes To Manly

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NSW Treasurer and Member for Manly Mike Baird has put the Australian Open of Surfing back on the NSW major events calendar, officially launching its return to Manly Beach from February 8 – 16, 2014.
“The NSW Government is proud to be a partner in bringing this global event, the Australian Open of Surfing presented by Hurley and IMG, back to Manly for the next two years,” he said.
“It was always a dream to bring a world surfing title back to Manly – the birthplace of Australian surfing – and last year’s event was a success for locals, visitors and audiences across the world.
“This event brings the best of surf, skate and music to our city, embracing youth culture and promoting the unique energy of Manly’s outdoor lifestyle.”
It is a six-star ASP tour event and the first major contest of the 2013 ASP season in Australia for men and women.
“I’m looking forward to a week of inspiring surfing, skating, live music and a festival atmosphere, with Manly at its best,” Mr Baird said.
Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, said hosting the event in Manly will generate a boost for the NSW tourism industry. In February 2012, the event was a resounding success, attracting crowds of more than 166,000 people to Manly Beach.
“In 2014, the event is expected to attract an audience of in excess of 175,000,” Mr Souris said.
Destination NSW CEO Sandra Chipchase said, “Partnering with global brand Hurley has allowed us to look far beyond the traditional boundaries of a surfing event to create a significant visitor experience in Manly.
“We are leveraging the event to the benefit of NSW by developing travel packages and promoting the event to key markets, notably the West Coast of the USA and New Zealand.
“We thank Manly Council for its support and we look forward to working in partnership with them and other partners to continue to make this event a global success.”
Chairman and Founder of Hurley, Bob Hurley said, “Hurley is honoured to partner with IMG and Destination NSW to create another ground-breaking event at the iconic Manly Beach.”
The Australian Open of Surfing is inspired by the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach.
For more information please visit: australianopenofsurfing.com/
If looking for accommodation Manly Sydney including Manly Beach accommodation  and Manly apartments there are plenty for you to select from. Online Reservation will be the easy option via http://www.OzeHols.com.au/Holiday-Accommodation/BookOnLine/TXA

Sydney Marathon

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Destination NSW, Sandra Chipchase, has announced The Sydney Marathon, to be
held on Sunday 22 September, will be broadcast live for the first time around the world.
“This is the first time in 23 years a domestic marathon will be broadcast live on free-to-air
television,” Ms Chipchase said.

“The Sydney Marathon will be broadcast live on Network Ten and will be also broadcast
by EuroSport Asia to 16 countries, showcasing Sydney and NSW into some of our key tourism markets.”
“Thanks to the support of the NSW Government, and the strategic partnership between
Destination NSW (the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency) and The
Sydney Running Festival, this broadcast will truly position the Sydney Marathon as a
major international event alongside Boston, New York and London,” Ms Chipchase said.
More than 35,000 entrants are expected to take part in The Blackmores Sydney Running
Festival, which consists of four events, The Sydney Marathon, Half Marathon, The Family
Fun Run/Walk and Bridge Run.
“Whether you plan to walk, run or cheer on the participants, it provides a great day out
with family and friends and the rare chance to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge, traffic free,” Ms Chipchase said.
“The Sydney Running Festival is one of the world’s most scenic running events, taking in
some of Sydney’s most spectacular and historic landmarks.”
“Sydney’s iconic landmarks including Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House,
Royal Botanic Gardens, Darling Harbour and The Rocks, will all be on display,” Ms Chipchase said.
“Spring time is a beautiful time of the year in Sydney and I encourage all those planning
to visit Sydney for The Sydney Running Festival to come for the weekend and explore all
that this great city has to offer.”

“As Sydney is the gateway to regional NSW it provides a great opportunity for thousands
of athletes, officials and spectators from interstate to go further afield and explore the
great attractions of regional NSW,” Ms Chipchase said.

For more information on The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, please visit,
sydneyrunningfestival.com.au

If you are planning to be in Sydney and looking for accommodation in Sydney including Sydney Hotel accommodation , Sydney Harbour accommodation as well as Sydney apartments, you will be able to make an online reservation via http://www.OzeHols.com.au/Holiday-Accommodation/BookOnLine/TXA  select state New South Wales and region Sydney for your search.

Shoalhaven Heads Seafood & Fresh Produce Fair

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The “Seafood and Fresh Produce Fair” is held every Saturday.

Fresh local produce including: Seafood – prawns, fish freshly caught, fruit & vegetables, fresh bread – sourdough bakery, cakes, pies, tarts, jams, sauces and honey, olives, olive oil, sundried tomatoes, free range eggs, fresh flowers. The Hotel restaurant is open for breakfast and coffee.

Venue:  Heads Hotel, 51 River Road Shoalhaven Heads.

If planning to holiday in the Shoalhaven area, try Mollymook holiday rentals or Shoalhaven Heads accommodation including Shoalhaven holiday accommodation where you could base yourself to explore the beautiful Shoalhaven region. You could also try popular holiday accommodation Breeze in Mollymook and Ocean Mirage.

Hunter Valley Holidays

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About 160km or circa 2hrs north of Sydney is the region known as the Hunter region of New South Wales and famous for many varieties of quality wine labels produced in Australia. Some visit the region on a day trip, but certainly not advisable if you plan to wine taste and plan on driving back. The region offers some of the most cosy and beautiful Hunter Valley accommodation to suit your lifestyle. Most of the wineries are open to the public daily and tours of the wineries and wine tasting can be arranged by contacting the wineries direct. Hunter is known to be Australia’s oldest commercial wine producing area, beginning wine production as early as the 1830s.

The Hunter region has a vibrant food culture to compliment the beautiful wines of the region. A vast variety of tasty cheeses, smokehouse goods, handmade chocolates (even chocolate tasting) will pleasure your taste buds. The Hunter region is abundant with beautiful cafes and restaurants which offer a variety of sumptuous menus for your enjoyment. We recommend you a 2-3 day visit which is well worth it to explore the area, visit the wineries, and most importantly to taste some good food and quality wines. The region is famous for producing the world’s best Semillon and Australia’s best shiraz. More than 100 wineries and cellar doors are spread out through the Hunter Valley region for you to explore if the time permits.

Apart from all the irresistible food and wine, you will also find plenty of other activities to keep you entertained while you are in the Hunter region. You can undertake organised or self explored treks and tours, visit the beautiful art galleries, play a game of golf or get pampered at one of the beautiful spas in the region. If you visit during the summer holidays close to Christmas, there are plenty of events to keep the whole family entertained. Your visit and holidays in the Hunter region will be an unforgettable experience. Check out accommodation Hunter Valley NSW when you plan your Hunter Valley holidays.

Explorer Country Holidays in Central West NSW

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When you travel west of the Blue Mountains you reach this rural heartland of NSW known as the Explorer Country. This agriculturally rich region also offers travellers a rich bush experience. It is known that early European explorers crossed the Great Dividing Range to discover the Explorer country region. With a significant agricultural tradition this area is an integral part of the meat-producing centre of Australia and. there are an abundance of farms producing wool, citrus fruit and canola. The yellow covered fields of canola farms are a beautiful spectacle when you travel to this region.  If you enjoy a nice glass of wine, then Cowra, Orange and Mudgee are all major wine growing areas.

Most of the accommodation in Explorer country can be found at farm stays which in most cases could be sheep and cattle stations. Your farm stay will offer stunning views of the landscape in the region while allowing you a genuine experience of this farming lifestyle in the west of NSW.
If you stay in one of the accommodation Dubbo NSW including a Dubbo holiday park, you will be very central to the attractions in Dubbo.

Dubbo, Parkes, Orange and Bathurst are regional cities you must explore. The young and old will both love and enjoy a visit to Dubbo’s Western Plains Zoo, an enormous zoo emulating the natural habitats of many of its residents which can be explored on foot or by bicycle. In the heart of Dubbo is another attraction which is the well-preserved prison, Dubbo Gaol.

While in Explorer Country, you are able to enjoy the night sky in all its uninterrupted glory. The whole family should go on an evening adventure to either of the observatories in Coonabarabran and Gilgandra, where you can view the rings of Saturn and the moon’s craters through state-of-the-art telescopes. There is a spot in Dubbo close to the zoo which you can enjoy this experience if travelling to Coonabarabran and Gilgandra are not in your agenda. The visit to the giant telescope at Parkes is a must. Learn all about landing on the moon and experience your own space flight to Mars.
Explorer Country will give you a love of rural farm life. You cannot pass spending a few nights on a farm holiday to discover and enjoy the spirit of rural farming life.

You could also consider making your base in one of the Parkes NSW accommodation, accommodation in Orange or Bathurst accommodation and exploring the west of NSW. It will be an amazing experience.

Port Stephens Holiday Accommodation

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The white volcanic sand and aquamarine waters of Port Stephens offer the beach a tropical look. Less than an hour drive from Sydney, this region has become a very popular holiday destination of the central coast. This deep water port is two and a half times the size of Sydney harbour and surrounded by two volcanic headlands, sandy beaches and lush green bushland. Whether you are planning to holiday just the weekend or for a week a wide range of Port Stephens holiday accommodation can be pre booked.

The deep waters are ideal for boating, underwater diving and fishing. You could hire anything from a bicycle to a motor boat while you are in Port Stephens. Tour operators offer popular dolphin cruises and many site seeing charter cruises.

Port Stephens offers some well known cafes and restaurants and comfortable accommodation. If you are the adventurous type, then hit the 30km long Stockton Beach, where you can take a 4WD tour. You could also ride quad bikes or enjoy horse riding. The area is popular for its large coastal sand dune system.

Nelson bay, Fingal bay and Shoal bay are well known holiday spots in Port Stephens area. Fingal Bay is the most eastern township in Port Stephens. It is surrounded by a national park and has a majestic bay with a patrolled surfing beach. Fingal Bay is only five minutes from the heart of Nelson Bay and so close to Shoal Bay. Shoal bay occupies the southern headland of Port Stephens, flanked by Tomaree National Park and offers holiday makers the luxury of  both ocean and harbour beaches. Shoal Bay is a pristine sandy beach with cobalt blue waters and resident dolphin population.
Come enjoy the many beaches in this beautiful coastal area. Engage in Dolphin watch trips, have a bite in a sea side cafe while staying in one of the affordable Port Stephens holiday rentals options by OzeHols via accommodation Port Stephens or Port Stephens holidays

We invite you to enjoy a glimpse of Australia’s coastal life style over here http://youtube.com/embed/oZolqAq-Vs8?rel=0

Wasgamuwa Sri Lanka for Sri Lanka Holidays

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It is known that Wasgamuwa National Park was declared as a Nature Reserve as far back as the late 1930’s. It is located in Polonnaruwa and Matale districts and frilled by the giant Mahaweli Ganga (Mahaweli river) and Amban river. Home to numerous numbers and varieties of flora and fauna, the Wasgamuwa National Park expands across a massive circa 36,950 hectares. This national park which is known to be the only national park in the Central Province of Sri Lanka is a paradise for nature lovers and those who love to explore beyond the city fringe when on holiday in an exotic holiday destination.

Wasgamuwa National Park is the home to a couple of dozens of mammal species including bears and elephants, circa 50 species of butterflies, numerous variety of amphibians including crocodiles, fresh water fish, reptiles, more than 140 species of birds and about 150 species of plants. When in the Wasgamuwa National Park you will be able see a part of past history as well when you encounter some of the ancient tanks, ruins and a few religious places. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Mahiyangana Temple, Dambulla, Matale, ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Kandy as well as Sigiriya rock are all day trips you could venture while holidaying in Wasgamuwa.

When planning your holiday and looking for accommodation, you could be based in
FarCry one of the Sri Lanka Resorts, highly recommended if you fancy luxury and scenic surroundings when on your Wasgamuwa Sri Lanka holidays.

Central Coast Holidays

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Just about 1.5 to 2 hours drive north from Sydney via the Pacific Highway brings to an area known as the Central Coast which is the home for some of the most inviting beaches, lakes, wild life reserves and beautiful National Parks. Being so close to Sydney, residents from Sydney have been visiting this region for relaxing day trips, for weekend holidays as well as during school holidays for many years. There are many beautiful coastal beaches such as Avoca, Terrigal, Forresters and The Entrance. The region is well known for enjoyable surf sports and rock fishing.

While in the region you are able to visit the local markets, explore museums, art and craft shops, art galleries and antique shops. You could relax in one of the many cafes and sea food restaurants in all the beautiful coastline suburbs of the central coast. If you want to stay a few nights you could find numerous cosy and hospitable Central Coast accommodations to suit any budget. There are also the online booking option for those who wish to make a online reservation straight away.

Places to Visit:

Avoca Beach

Avoca Beach is known for its excellent surf. While in Avoca you could enjoy kayaking, fishing, take a scenic flight, and appreciate the impeccable food in any of the great restaurants. Avoca is also offers great night time entertainment. Many Avoca Beach accommodation including holiday rentals Avoca Beach are available for you to book.

Bateau Bay

Bateau Bay is known for fishing and whale watching in the months of May to October. If you are someone interested in birds and native wild life, then a visit to nearby Wyrrabalong National Park is a must. Click here for holiday accommodation Bateau Bay

Ettalong Beach

Ettalong beach offers safe swimming for young children. Ettalong is close to Bouddi and Brisbane Water national parks.  There are many Ettalong Beach resorts for you to stay for your vacation.

Forresters Beach

This is a 1km long beach. Close by are Warberal Lagoon Nature Reserve and Wyrrabalong National Park (Aboriginal for headland looking over the sea) and known to be the home for plenty of marine and bird life. Holiday rentals Forresters Beach is ideal for your family holidays in the Central Coast.

The Entrance

If you chose Entrance accommodation you will be blessed with beautiful clear waters and clean beaches. This is a well known family beach location. Apart from enjoying the clear waters of the sea and lakes you could take one of the many cruises offered by tour operators.

National Parks in the Central Coast

The region has beautiful national parks with an abundance of kangaroos, wallabies and beautiful birdlife. National parks include Bouddi National Park which consists of forests and secluded beaches and cliffs. There is car based camping available at Putty Beach. Wyrrabalong National Park, which is separated in two parts by The Entrance, offers excellent surfing and enjoyable coastal walking tracks complimented by its colourful birdlife.

There are many more inviting beach suburbs in the area which can be secured for your holiday. Check out Terrigal Beach accommodation, accommodation in Gosford, accommodation Copacabana NSW and accommodation in Pretty Beach NSW for your enjoyable Central Coast holidays.