Availability of High Season Accommodation during peak periods is indicated here one week before peak periods commence. All Accommodation in the area is listed. Properties with last minute availability at peak periods are indicated by YES WE HAVE AVAILABILITY! Xmas Holiday Break 25th December 2007 - 1st January 2008 Easter 20th March 2008- 24th March 2008 Pacific Hotel 18 Pilot Street, Yamba - right on the main beach phone: (02) 6646 2466 fax: (02) 6646 2662 email: info@pacifichotelyamba.... [more]
The Clarence River lies in the north east corner of New South Wales, its headwaters in the McPherson Ranges in Queensland. From here it flows some four hundred kilometres to empty into the sea, dividing the coastal towns of Yamba and Iluka. The Clarence is the N.S.W. north coast's largest river system with a total catchment of 22,660 square kilometres. The river is free flowing with no on stream dams or weirs to inhibit its natural flow - a rare and attractive feature today. TOPOGRAPHY & VEG... [more]
The Bass Coast has a diverse range of living environments, from villages nestled by the coast to larger urban centres and tourism service towns, to rural hamlets and retreats. Wonthaggi is the major urban centre in the Bass Coast, with all the major services, and an interesting history. Cowes, on Phillip Island, is the major tourism service town with a vibrant cafe culture and all the services of a popular tourism Mecca. Inverloch boasts a unique mix of natural and built environment, and is... [more]
One of the most incredible sand islands in the world, Fraser Island, is not found in the exotic tropics - but right here in South-East Queensland, only 260km from Brisbane. Fraser Island is the worlds largest sand island - measuring an incredible 184,000 hectares and stretching over 120km offshore from the Fraser Coast. Some of the most spectacular beaches, headlands, lakes, creeks and rainforests found in Queensland are to be seen on Fraser. In fact, Fraser is the only place in the world... [more]
Bribie Island is Australia's latest tourist discovery. This unspoilt island linked to the mainland by bridge offers sandy beaches, national parks and world class fishing - all just an hour's drive from Brisbane. It is a sub tropical holiday paradise with all the conveniences but minus the glitz and over commercialisation of many other destinations. Bribie offers so much more...total relaxation, endless kilometres of white, sandy beaches and superb bush walks through national parks that compr... [more]
Rolling green hills, lush pastures and tropical plantations lead to 32km of sweeping unspoilt white sand beaches, the tranquil Richmond River and Ballina Shire. Ballina Shire provides the ideal base to explore the Northern Rivers Tropical NSW region. Discover the astonishing natural beauty of pristine waterways, wander through quiet country hinterland and at the end of the day escape to the peace and relaxation of the diverse range of affordable accommodation that suits families on a budget, as... [more]
Canberra is different from other cities in Australia. Planned to perfection by Walter Burley Griffin in 1911, this beautiful city has a warm heart and a welcome for its many visitors. As the nation's capital, Canberra is the centre of Australian government and home to a vibrant diplomatic community. But as the locals will explain, there's a lot more to this community of over 313,000 people. Let's start on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, where national attractions entertain the local pop... [more]
Albert Park is located in the city of Port Phillip, approximately 3km from the CBD of Melbourne. It is a 225ha sporting and recreational park that caters for formal and informal recreation. Albert Park is the focus for many of Victorias spectacular events and is also an important sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation. Things to Do Enjoy a barbecue or picnic with your family. Join a yacht or rowing club, take lessons or just hire a boat for fun. Walk, cycle, or jog around the lake (5km),... [more]
Set in the foothills of the snowy mountains, along the winding Adelong creek, Adelong is a town with wide tree -lined streets and a rich history. The first European landholders in the district settled in 1837, thirteen years after Hume and Hovell passed through, and the town that grew out of the closely grouped properties was first known as the reef. The later name, Adelong, which people today believe is taken from the aboriginal dialect and means "along the way" was said to have been adopted fr... [more]
