Articles in About Australia
Not so long ago I wrote a high level overview of Perth’s public transport system.
To be honest, this information was very much gleaned from research I had done on the web so now that I’ve …
Blessed with nature’s most remarkable gifts, Queensland is Australia’s second largest state; inhabiting 25% of Australia’s land mass.
Queensland has fifteen exceptional regions, where people can travel, be with their families and spend a memorable …
Coober Pedy is without a doubt one of the most unique outback destinations in Australia.
Set in a stark arid landscape often compared to Mars, this outback mining town where many people live underground is …
The Flinders Ranges are one of South Australia’s most popular outback tour destinations, and are world-renowned for their rugged mountain landscapes, spectacular gorges, sheltered sandy creeks lined with majestic River Red Gums, and their abundant …
Kangaroo Island has been described as one of earth’s last unspoilt island refuges, and with very good reason.
This idyllic island located off the coast of South Australian is an idyllic tour destination for those …
Australia’s South West offers some of the most diverse travel experiences in Western Australia, ranging from towering forests and whale watching to fine food and wine and world class surfing. Approximately four hours south of …
Tasmania is Australia’s island state, separated from the mainland by the 240 kilometre expanse of Bass Strait.
A land of wild and beautiful landscapes, Tasmania boasts a comfortable temperate climate, quality wine and food, rich …
The Yarra Valley is located a short 90 minutes north-east of Melbourne, the capital of the southern Australian state of Victoria, and is an idyllic destination for a day tour or weekend getaway.
The Yarra …
Broome is a remote outback town situated on the Indian Ocean in northwest Australia. It is the largest town in the vast Kimberley region to the north of Western Australia, and has become a very …
Australia is a very diverse country geographically and a hot spot for tourism. If you are thinking about heading down under, here is some information on Australia.
An Overview of Australia for Travelers
Australia is its own …
Australia’s Northern Territory is a land of swirling, near-phosphorescent, ochre dust, rocky mountain-high thunderclouds and sky-shattering storms – a region of pawpaw (papaya) and mango farms, pearl oyster meat from the pearling industry, farm-raised alligator …
Perths Transport System
Perth is served by Perth Airport in the city’s east for domestic and international flights and Jandakot Airport in the city’s southern suburbs for light aviation.
Perth has a road network with three freeways, …
Tourist attractions in and around Perth
Weeks or even months can pass in Perth without substantial rainfall. One of its main attractions are its beaches, located along the city’s coastal suburbs. Perth’s beaches are not as …
Perth Education
Perth is home to four public universities, and one private university: the University of Western Australia, Murdoch University, Curtin University of Technology, Edith Cowan University, and the University of Notre Dame respectively.
The University of …
Perth Sports
Perth is very conducive to an outdoors lifestyle, and this is reflected in the wide variety of sports available to citizens of the city. Perth was host to the 1962 Commonwealth Games and also …
Perth Culture
Social structure
The “Western Suburbs” between Perth and the Indian Ocean, contain the highest income suburbs notably the locations of homes of the wealthiest individuals becoming landmarks and tourist attractions.
The “Eastern Suburbs” around the airport …











