Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Holidays in Eden – A super spot for whale watching

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whale watching in eden - stay in one of the short term rentals in EdenDo
you know that Eden is known to be one of the best spots for whale
watching?  Have you been there yet?  The township is positioned in
Twofold Bay approximately 512km south of Sydney.  Obviously the superb
natural harbour has shaped the town to be a great spot for fishing and
for a thriving timber transportation industry.  When you plan to head
south, check into one of the caravan parks in Eden,
one of the motels in Eden or you may be able to locate one of the
cottages, holiday units, holiday parks or a holiday home to stay during
your holiday break.

Destination information |What can you do | things to see while on holiday
  • Explore the Eden Killer Whale Museum.  You will be able to see the skeleton of the well known killer whale “Tom”.
  • Venture out on a cruise in the bay to admire the beautiful coastline from a distance.
  • Come over in October to November and you
    will be able to enjoy a whale watching cruise. This is the time the
    majestic mammals once again swim back to the southern parts of the
    ocean.
  • Head to the Ben Boyd National Park. While in the national park enjoy some of the activities such as;
    • Fishing.
    • Swimming.
    • Bushwalking.
    • Visiting the 1840’s Boyd’s Tower.
    • Check out the spectacular red and white earth formations at Red Point.
    • Enjoy the beautiful scenery while exploring the national park.
    • Head to Boydtown in Nullica Bay to check
      out the convict built Sea-Horse Inn. Boydtown has a safe beach and ideal
      for recreational fishing too.
    • If looking for yet a different spot for fishing, you should head to nearby Wonboyn Lake for some enjoyable recreational fishing.
    • Enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery along
      the coastal fringes. You can enjoy the scenery while on a bushwalk in
      the national parks and while in a watercraft in any of the lakes.
    • Head to nearby Kiah Inlet where the
      historic Davidson Whaling Station is located. Learn a bit about what
      this area was famous for during the years bygone.
    • Take a scenic drive where you are sure to enjoy the scenic areas between Ben Boyd National Park and Nadgee Nature Reserve.
Accommodation

There are holiday parks, Eden caravan parks
and motels in Eden as well as holiday units, bed and breakfast
accommodation, cottages, holiday homes and inns for you to stay. Check
out this link for a listing of short term accommodation in Eden where you can request a quote and check out availability.
If you wish to book accommodation in the South Coast of New South Wales online, we suggest you check out this link. Select NSW at the state and south coast as the region when searching.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Holidays in Jindabyne – place for your Ski holidays

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snow fields in Australia for your ski holidaySituated
in the heart of the Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne is a popular ski resort.
While this is a hot ski spot during winter, summer attracts anglers,
bushwalkers, cyclists, recreational fisherman and plenty who love all
kinds of water sporting activities. Holiday accommodation such as a caravan park in Jindabyne, or a holiday park in Jindabyne as well as plenty of other affordable cheap accommodation in Jindabyne
can be booked for your vacation and it is best to secure your booking
well ahead if you plan to be here during the ski holiday season. During
winter, the holiday accommodation rental cost for places right in the
heart of the snow fields could be relatively expensive. Therefore
Jindabyne will definitely offer accommodation without having to break
the bank for those looking for a place to spend the night after an
eventful day of skiing or snowboarding.

Location

Jindabyne located in the snowy river area of
NSW on the foot hills of Snowy Mountains is about 460km and a 5hour
drive on road from Sydney. The journey is quicker from Canberra taking
just 2hrs (180km). Well, there are many who opt to stay the night in
Canberra and make a day trip to the Snowy Mountains during the ski
season which is generally from June to August.

Things to do and attractions
  • Jindabyne is a superb location to base yourself if you are planning a ski holiday.
    Being the gateway to the Snowy Mountains, from Jindabyne you can easily
    reach several snow fields including Perisher, Thredbo, Smiggins Holes,
    Charlotte Pass, Sawpit Creek and Bullocks Flat.
  • Come during any other time except winter for mountain biking in the hills, bushwalking or to enjoy a relaxing holiday
    in pretty surroundings. While the scenery is spectacular, a bushwalking
    holiday in spring will reward you with a splendid array of wild flowers
    scattered in the mountains.
  • Lake Jindabyne is famous for trout fishing, boating and water skiing.
  • Make sure you experience the 300 metre boardwalk at Charlotte Pass, just 50 minutes drive south west of Jindabyne. The boardwalk is a super place to see the main mountain ranges.
  • Come with your family and friends to enjoy a picnic by the banks of Lake Jindabyne or enjoy a meal in more formal surroundings in one of the restaurants in the area.
  • You may want to visit the information centre to obtain details of events such as the hobie cat races run by the Jindabyne Sailing Club.
Accommodation

Check out this link for affordable cheap accommodation in Jindabyne, for a caravan park in Jindabyne  or to book a holiday park in Jindabyne.

Online bookings are possible via this link. Select New South Wales as the state and Snowy Mountains as the region for your search.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Fraser Island for fishing, sailing, angling and relax in white sandy beaches

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4WD in beaches in AustraliaIf
you enjoy four wheel driving, camping, fishing, sailing, angling and
relax in white sandy beaches, Fraser Island the longest sand island in
the world is hard to resist.  This island is located in the east coast
of Australia and can be accessed by plane from Brisbane or Hervey Bay or
by barge from Mary River Heads and Hervey Bay.  Being a holiday resort
area your holiday accommodation options are either to stay in one of the
Fraser Island holiday houses
or a Fraser Island retreat or holiday in one of the Hervey Bay caravan
parks or a Hervey Bay motel in Fraser coast and make the journey to the
island.

If you are a lover of nature the island is
superb to study bird life and wild life unique to this island. There are
circa 40 lakes all above sea level and dense forests which are ideal
habitats for the birds and the animals which inhabit this area.

The abundant sand dunes on the island are a
great recreation if you have a 4WD or a beach buggy. You need a permit
to take your 4WD to the island. Remember to contact the Maryborough
Tourist Information Centre to obtain the information you require. Those
who come here to surf need to head north of the island towards Marloo
Bay which offer great surfing spots.

When you spend some time here you will see a
fascinating feature of this island which is the ever changing route of
numerous creeks. They run for several kilometers and randomly find a
route through a dune to flow to the sea. On another day the path it
flows to the sea could be very different.

Whether you decide to stay in one of the Fraser Island holiday houses or plan to travel to the island by staying in a Maryborough caravan park or a Hervey Bay caravan park, this is a place worth exploring and will definitely offer you heaps of adventure and holiday excitement.

You could also book accommodation online via this link. Select “Queensland” as the state and “Fraser Coast South Burnett” as the region for your search.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Weekend getaways and tours from Perth

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Perth City, enjoy Perth on foot while you holiday in one of the Perth City accommodation, by OzeHols - CopyPerth
a pretty coastal suburb with world class surf beaches on the west and
beautiful Swan River meandering through the city offer you many exciting
trips and plenty of things to do while on holiday. First check into a
suitable weekend getaways in Perth, a romantic getaways in Perth or one of the cheap motels in Perth to begin your vacation in this capital city of WA.

Let us make list of tours from Perth for your enjoyment.
  • Ferry Cruises
    • Take a lunch or dinner cruise along beautiful Swan River.
    • Take a ferry to Rottnest Island and see the famous Rottnest Native Prison.
    • Take a ferry to Fremantle and explore the area.
    • Take a ferry to Swan Valley.
  • Fremantle:
    If you decide to drive without taking the ferry, 19km on road will take
    you to Fremantle (take Sterling or Canning Highways).  The township is
    also accessible by bus, train or by boat. The adventure park just 10 minutes from Fremantle is a great spot for fun times for the whole family.
  • Serpentine Dam:
    travel circa 54 km from Perth (take the South Western Highway) to reach
    picnic spots set aside the back drop of hills and pretty landscaped wild flower gardens. The picnic spots along the dam are ideal for a relaxing break or a peaceful day out.
  • Pinjarra:
    About 84km from Perth (take the South Western Highway) takes you to the
    picturesque township of Pinjarra set on the banks of Murray River.
    Relax, have a picnic and explore the beauty of this quaint township.
  • Armadale:
    A village which boasts the days of the historic gold rush. Head 29km on
    Albany Hwy to reach Armadale. When in Armadale you can also enjoy the
    following attractions;
    • Araluen Botanic Park featuring beautiful gardens and waterfalls.
    • Farm show at nearby Tumbulgum Farm.
    •  Aboriginal culture shows.
    • Visit the nearby Cohunu Koala Park.
  • York;
    head 97km on Great Southern Hwy to reach York, the oldest inland
    township of Western Australia. This township which proudly sits on the
    banks of the Avon River presents you numerous magnificent historic
    buildings which have been carefully preserved.
  • Perth Beaches while on a weekend getaways in PerthGuilford:  travel 18 km from Perth along Guilford rd or the Great Eastern Hwy to reach the township of Guilford set on Swan Valley.
    • On your way to Guilford, visit the Craft Centre at Mount Lawley.
    • Also the rail museum in Bassendean is on the way.
    • Have a look at the old court house,the gaol, folk museum and the Potters gallery.
    • If you have time, try the 40km heritage trail which starts at Success Hill Reserve.
    • Whiteman Park about 7km north of Guilford offers you the enjoyment of train and tram rides.
    • Check out the numerous wineries, craft shops, galleries and antique shops scattered in Guilford area.
  • John Forrest National Park:
    28km from Perth on the Great Eastern Hwy brings you to this national
    park set in the Darling Range featuring, walking trails, pretty streams
    and waterfalls.
  • Mundaring Weir:
    head 42km from Perth on Great Eastern Hwy to reach this area scattered
    with pretty picnic areas. This water catchment area provides water to
    the goldfields area and a visit to nearby O’Connor Museum will explain the operations and the construction of this complex scheme.  When you are here, visit the nearby Kalamunda History Village.
  • Walyunga National Park:
    Avon River flows through this beautiful bushland national park which
    could be reached from Perth by travelling circa 35km via Guilford road
    and the Great Northern Hwy.  Come during spring for a spectacular
    display of wild flowers. There are walking trails and picnic spots for
    you to spend a leisurely day here. Come in August and you will be able
    to participate in Avon Descent the major white water canoeing event held in WA.
Holiday accommodation options are plenty. A suitable weekend getaways in Perth,
a romantic getaways in Perth or one of the cheap motels in Perth will
be ideal for you to begin exploring this beautiful capital city and the
surrounding townships.

Online bookings are also available via this link. Select WA as the state and Perth as the region for your search.

Weekend getaways and tours from Perth

This information first appeared in Weekend getaways and tours from Perth






Perth City, enjoy Perth on foot while you holiday in one of the Perth City accommodation, by OzeHols - CopyPerth
a pretty coastal suburb with world class surf beaches on the west and
beautiful Swan River meandering through the city offer you many exciting
trips and plenty of things to do while on holiday. First check into a
suitable weekend getaways in Perth, a romantic getaways in Perth or one of the cheap motels in Perth to begin your vacation in this capital city of WA.

Let us make list of tours from Perth for your enjoyment.
  • Ferry Cruises
    • Take a lunch or dinner cruise along beautiful Swan River.
    • Take a ferry to Rottnest Island and see the famous Rottnest Native Prison.
    • Take a ferry to Fremantle and explore the area.
    • Take a ferry to Swan Valley.
  • Fremantle:
    If you decide to drive without taking the ferry, 19km on road will take
    you to Fremantle (take Sterling or Canning Highways).  The township is
    also accessible by bus, train or by boat. The adventure park just 10 minutes from Fremantle is a great spot for fun times for the whole family.
  • Serpentine Dam:
    travel circa 54 km from Perth (take the South Western Highway) to reach
    picnic spots set aside the back drop of hills and pretty landscaped wild flower gardens. The picnic spots along the dam are ideal for a relaxing break or a peaceful day out.
  • Pinjarra:
    About 84km from Perth (take the South Western Highway) takes you to the
    picturesque township of Pinjarra set on the banks of Murray River.
    Relax, have a picnic and explore the beauty of this quaint township.
  • Armadale:
    A village which boasts the days of the historic gold rush. Head 29km on
    Albany Hwy to reach Armadale. When in Armadale you can also enjoy the
    following attractions;
    • Araluen Botanic Park featuring beautiful gardens and waterfalls.
    • Farm show at nearby Tumbulgum Farm.
    •  Aboriginal culture shows.
    • Visit the nearby Cohunu Koala Park.
  • York;
    head 97km on Great Southern Hwy to reach York, the oldest inland
    township of Western Australia. This township which proudly sits on the
    banks of the Avon River presents you numerous magnificent historic
    buildings which have been carefully preserved.
  • Perth Beaches while on a weekend getaways in PerthGuilford:  travel 18 km from Perth along Guilford rd or the Great Eastern Hwy to reach the township of Guilford set on Swan Valley.
    • On your way to Guilford, visit the Craft Centre at Mount Lawley.
    • Also the rail museum in Bassendean is on the way.
    • Have a look at the old court house,the gaol, folk museum and the Potters gallery.
    • If you have time, try the 40km heritage trail which starts at Success Hill Reserve.
    • Whiteman Park about 7km north of Guilford offers you the enjoyment of train and tram rides.
    • Check out the numerous wineries, craft shops, galleries and antique shops scattered in Guilford area.
  • John Forrest National Park:
    28km from Perth on the Great Eastern Hwy brings you to this national
    park set in the Darling Range featuring, walking trails, pretty streams
    and waterfalls.
  • Mundaring Weir:
    head 42km from Perth on Great Eastern Hwy to reach this area scattered
    with pretty picnic areas. This water catchment area provides water to
    the goldfields area and a visit to nearby O’Connor Museum will explain the operations and the construction of this complex scheme.  When you are here, visit the nearby Kalamunda History Village.
  • Walyunga National Park:
    Avon River flows through this beautiful bushland national park which
    could be reached from Perth by travelling circa 35km via Guilford road
    and the Great Northern Hwy.  Come during spring for a spectacular
    display of wild flowers. There are walking trails and picnic spots for
    you to spend a leisurely day here. Come in August and you will be able
    to participate in Avon Descent the major white water canoeing event held in WA.
Holiday accommodation options are plenty. A suitable weekend getaways in Perth,
a romantic getaways in Perth or one of the cheap motels in Perth will
be ideal for you to begin exploring this beautiful capital city and the
surrounding townships.

Online bookings are also available via this link. Select WA as the state and Perth as the region for your search.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Balaklava accommodation in Clare Valley for picture perfect holidays

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Clare valley, vineyards, accommodation clare valley sa, clare valley motels, clare resorts, by ozehols
Located just 91km north of Adelaide in the
Clare Valley region is the township of Balaklava set on a picture
perfect setting on the banks of River Wakefield.  Located in the Clare
Valley region, Balaklava offers you the opportunity to enjoy the
delights of Clare Valley. Holiday accommodation such as a Clare Valley motel, cottages, a Balaklava hotel or even accommodation in nearby Burra or Kapunda can be secured for your vacation in this beautiful region.

Places of interest when holidaying here.
  • See the relics of the early European settlement in the district when you visit the National Trust Museum.
  • Local craft exhibits in various locations in the township.
  • Court House Gallery and shop and community art gallery for those who love art.
  • Visit the Urlwin Park Agricultural Museum to learn the agricultural evolution in the region.
  • Enjoy the scenery and the picture perfect
    surrounding by taking a leisurely walk along River Wakefield. One of the
    tourist information centres will offer you plenty of information and
    you will also be able to obtain a brochure on self guided tours.
  • Come along in September to witness and be part of the Agricultural show.
  • Head 7km north east where you can enjoy the Devils Garden where you can enjoy a picnic in pretty surroundings..
  • Travel 10km east to see The Rocks Reserve. This is yet another beautiful spot to enjoy a picnic with family and friends.
  • Love the beach? Then travel 26km west of Balaklava to reach the beachside town, Port Wakefield.
  • The capital city Adelaide is not far either. Take a day trip to Adelaide if you feel like a change in surroundings.
Vacation rentals such as a Clare Valley
motel, cottages, a Balaclava hotel or even accommodation in nearby Burra
or Kapunda can be secured for your vacation in picture perfect Clare
Valley region.

Online bookings are also possible via this link. Remember to select South Australia as the state and Clare Valley as the region when searching.

If you like to find out more information on Clare Valley region and things to do while on holiday in this area, look at this Clare Valley holidays link

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Daylesford accommodation escapes in Victoria’s spa country

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enjoy day spa | while in daylesford and hepburn springs holidaysIf
you think of visiting a spa town in Victoria, the twin spa towns of
Daylesford and Hepburn Springs will pop up as ideal choices for a great
experience. The area consists of circa 65 mineral springs. Daylesford is
positioned on the side of Wombat Hills and the Botanic Gardens on the
top of the hills is a pretty attraction. You can enjoy superb all round
views from the lookout tower in the botanic gardens. Being a popular
holiday resort area, you can find pretty cool holiday accommodation for
your stay. Book one of the Daylesford accommodation escapes
such as a Daylesford spa accommodation, one of the Daylesford cottages
or a Hepburn Springs accommodation for your stay and enjoy the beautiful
Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.




Let us glance through the attractions and what you can get up to when on vacation here.


  • Obviously enjoy the variety of day spas in the area. This is a must try experience when you are on vacation in Daylesford.
  • Visit the Hepburn Springs Spa complex located in the Mineral Springs Reserve which is open daily where you can enjoy the baths, floatation tanks, massage and sauna.
  • Visit the beautiful Botanic Gardens in Central Springs Road. Enjoy the spectacular views from the lookout tower.
  • Visit the nearby Convent Gallery.
  • Browse through the Historical Museum located in the former School of Mines.
  • Head to Central Springs Rd to explore Central Springs Spa Reserve and Lake Daylesford.
  • Try the Tipperary walking tracks which lead you from Lake Daylesford area to Mineral Springs Reserve.
  • See Lyonville Springs 15km south east of Daylesford.
  • Head to Loddon Falls 10km north east of Daylesford.
  • Visit Glenlyon Reserve 11km north east of Daylesford.
  • Visit the markets on Sunday mornings held near the railway station.
  • Come in Januarywater falls and nature to be enjoyed during olidays in Victoria to enjoy the Daylesford Gift Horse Race.
  • In May is the Hepburn Swiss-Italian Festival.
  • July brings you the Mid Winter Festival.
  • November brings you the Agriculture Show.
  • December brings the Highland gathering.
  • Head to Breakneck Gorge 5km north of Daylesford.
  • 13km north will take you to Mt.Franklin now an extinct volcano.
  • Visit Trentham 23km south east if you like to see water falls and interesting buildings.
  • Visit Yandoit 18km north west to explore the Swiss-Italian settlement.
  • If you travel 10km south, you will reach Sailors Falls.
What a splendid list of places to see, attractions and things to do
when you are holidaying in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. You need to
spend at least a couple of days to enjoy this extensive list of
wonderful holiday attractions. There are Daylesford accommodation escapes
such as a Daylesford spa accommodation, Daylesford cottages, caravan
parks, chalets or Hepburn Springs accommodation for you to stay  which
will ideally suit your holiday needs when visiting this area.




You could also book holiday rentals online via this link. Please ensure you select “Victoria” as the state and the region of your choice when searching.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Visit Parramatta to enjoy variety and for a delightful time

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many a park in parramatta for your holiday funSo
close to Sydney city and a historic precinct within the Greater Sydney
region is the city known as Parramatta. The city contains some of the
oldest historic houses and European buildings in the country. A self
guide leaflet of the “Historic Houses and Buildings in Parramatta” from a
tourist information centre will offer you the chance to leisurely
admire these historic sites. Been close to Sydney you could always stay
in Sydney CBD and catch a ferry, train or a bus to Parramatta. The
accommodation options such as one of the motels in Parramatta or one of the hotels in Parramatta are the best when planning to tour the area.


You could also stay in any of the neighbouring suburbs and drive to Parramatta too.




For your convenience we have listed a few attractions for you to visit when planning to explore this city.


  • Check out the Elizabeth Farm in Alice street, home of Elizabeth and
    John Macarthur, a building dating back to 1790s.  Being one of the
    oldest European buildings in Australia, this was also a social,
    political and agricultural centre. Visit the gardens and have a look at
    the audio visual presentations when you are here.
  • Hambledon Cottage in Hassall street dating back to 1824.
  • Experiment Farm Cottage in Ruse Street.
  • Old Government House in pretty Parramatta Park close to the
    Parramatta city centre dates back to 1799. It is now beautifully
    restored..
  • St.John’s Church close to Parramatta city centre dating back to 1850s..
  • Being a cosmopolitan city and patronized by migrants from all over
    the world, Parramatta offers cafes, restaurants and takeaway outlets
    offering delicious food from all over the world. Pick your choice while
    in the city centre.
  • Parramatta is also known to offer a superb choice of retail
    shopping. Shoppers from various parts of Sydney and NSW make their way
    to “Westfield Shopping Centre” in Parramatta, known to be one of the
    biggest in Sydney offering an amazing choice for those visitors who
    cannot do without some exciting retail therapy.
Parramatta is close to state forests and wild life parks too.


  • A short drbeautiful parramatta park to visit during holidaysive
    north of Parramatta along Pennant Hills Road takes you to the famous
    Koala Park Sanctuary located in Castle Hill Road in the beautiful leafy
    suburb of West Pennant Hills. Embrace you self to a leisurely day at the
    park walking around enjoying the cute koalas. Obviously this is a great
    outing if you are a young family with kids.
  • Two minutes drive from Koala Park takes you to the Cumberland State
    Forest where you can enjoy a picnic with family and friends or venture
    on a short bushwalk enjoying the tranquil surroundings.
If you are planning to stay a few days in Parramatta, check out one of the city motels in Parramatta or one of the hotels for your vacation.




Since Parramatta is in greater Sydney and conveniently located to
public transport, you could stay in any of the suburbs in greater Sydney
and make your way to Parramatta. Online booking of accommodation is
also possible via this link (select NSW as the state and Sydney as the region when searching).




The images courtesy of parrapark.com.au and parracity.nsw.gov.au

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Armidale a place to enjoy sophistication in bush surroundings

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Gone
are the days Armidale was only popular as a university township. Today
Armidale is a cosmopolitan city which resonate some sophistication with
its classy cafes, shops, restaurants, galleries and museums. Holidays in
Armidale offer you a mix of activities. Tourists planning to visit here
can book one of the accommodation in Armidale such as a motel in Armidale,
a caravan park in Armidale or a hotel for the duration of the vacation.
Armidale is a place to enjoy sophistication and urban lifestyle in a
bush surroundings.




Let us look at things to do and see when holidaying in Armidale.


  • Check out the galleries to see some of the Australian paintings between 1850 and 1950.
  • Relax in one of the scenic national parks.
  • Visit one of the wool producing properties located just outside the city limits.
  • Spend time in the city admiring the cathedrals, churches and school buildings from the Victorian era.
  • Admire the Victorian architecture and buildings classified by the National Trust when you visit
    • The Court House
    • Post Offices
    • Railway Stations
    • Town Hall
    • Land Offices
    • Armidale Folk Museum
    • St Peters Anglican Cathedral
  • Enjoy a visit to Saumarez Homestead a National Trust property in the 19th to 20th century occupied by a grazing family in the area.
  • Visit the famous University of New England established in 1938.
  • If you feel like visiting the cinema, there is The Belgrave twin cinema.
  • Head to the tourist information centre to fetch information on
    cultural activities taking place in the area. There is something
    happening always such as concerts, jazz, plays and lectures for you to
    enjoy.
  • Browse through The New England Regional Art Museum where you can
    enjoy the $20 million Hinton Collection plus an amazing collection of
    contemporary art.
  • Enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants or in one of the excellent
    coffee houses. Being a cosmopolitan city, you will be able to taste an
    amazing variety of international cuisine.
  • Make sure you are there on the fourth Sunday of the month to visit
    the Armidale markets renowned for offering great variety and quality
    goods.
  • If you love the outdoors there is the opportunity to experience
    fishing, fly fishing, abseiling, boating, rafting, fossicking, horse
    riding, trekking as well as experience a sight seeing tour.
  • Enjoy the city precinct on a cycle or on a leisurely walk. If
    cycling and walking are not your kind of thing, take a leisurely drive
    around the Armidale city or in the surrounding countryside.
  • Those
    who love nature should explore the spectacular national parks as well
    as enjoy the following attractions which are only a short drive from
    Armidale city;
    • Dangar’s Fall
    • The Blue Hole
    • Gara Gorge
    • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
    • New England National Park
    • Cathedral Rock
  • Plan your visit in time for these events;
    • Poetry and Music Festival in mid January.
    • Early March for the Armidale and New England show.
    • Mid to late March for the Armidale Autumn Festival.
    • New England Wool Expo during late April to early May.
    • Early May in time for the Saumarez Homestead May Fair.
    • September for the North West Regional Fashion and Design Awards.
Have we now convinced you to holiday in Armidale? Great accommodation
are plenty too. Book a suitable motel in Armidale, one of the hotels in
Armidale or a caravan park in Armidale for your stay. You could also book accommodation in the region online via this link. Make sure you select NSW as the state and New England North West as the region when searching.




Images are courtesy of armidaletourism.com.au

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Holidays in Tamworth in our country music capital

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Welcome
to the Country Music Capital of Australia. Tamworth also an area rich
in agriculture is blessed with delightful nature and a rich heritage.
Come over to discover what is in store for you. You can stay in one of
the accommodation in Tamworth such as one of the motels in Tamworth or a caravan parks in Tamworth to begin your blissful holiday.




Below are few tips for you to enjoy scenic Tamworth…..


  • Fishing, sailing, bushwaking, bird watching are some of the enjoyable outdoor fun activities.
  • Discover the colourful history dating back more than 150 years.
  • Tamworth offer great retail shopping for those “shopaholics”.
  • Visit in time for the 10 day Tamworth Music Festival in January.
  • A trip to Tamworth must include a visit to The Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music.
  • Visit the historical Calala Cottage.
  • Have a look at the Powerstation Museum. Tamworth is the first city
    in Australia to illuminate its streets with electric lighting.
  • Explore some of the railway bridges, stations, churches, statues and heritage buildings while on the Tamworth Heritage Walk.
  • Have a photo opportunity in front of the iconic Golden Guitar.
  • Visit the Country Music Gallery of Stars to witness the wax portraits of the great country musicians.
  • Have a picnic in one of the beautifully manicured parks such as the Anzac Park or Tamworth Bicentennial Park.
  • Head to Oxley Lookout to enjoy the pretty scenery of the city surroundings and beyond.
  • Pay a visit to Tamworth City Art Gallery, one of the oldest and most expansive art galleries of NSW.
  • Enjoy the world class cuisine in one of the cafes, restaurants or clubs.
  • Like to explore the waterways? then check out Lake Keepit, Lake Chaffey and Lake Split Rock.
  • Being the Performance horse capital of Australia, Tamworth features
    many events such as equestrian, rodeo etc. Check out the performance
    calendar when you are in the information centre to witness some of these
    exciting events.
  • Plan your visit in time for the Tamworth Horse Fest in October for great equine performances.
  • If you love horse riding, then there are many riding treks to explore.
  • Plan your holiday in time for the National Cutting Horse Championships in February.
  • Then there is the National Appaloosa Championships in April.
  • There is more…. Come along for the Tamworth Race Carnival in May.
  • If you are someone who needs to keep up with your daily routine of
    golf, tennis, squash, swimming, ten pin or lawn bowling, there are many
    facilities for you to engage in your chosen sporting activities.
  • We hold a Sailing Regatta in June.
  • We also offer you Bush Poetry Festival in June for those who love poetry.
  • You will also love the Tamworth Antique Fair in August.
With year round festivities and fun activities, no wonder this region
in New England area is one of the most likeable holiday spots among the
locals. Why not book one of the accommodation in Tamworth such as one
of the motels in Tamworth or a caravan parks in Tamworth to begin your vacation.




You could also book accommodation online by clicking here. Select NSW as the state and region “New England and North West” when searching.