Interesting Links and Helpful Info

Australian Local Info

Australia Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) – Equivalent to Travel Visa – Check your Princess Cruise Personalizer for message regarding whether it is provided in your cruise fare.

Australian Slang Did you know that a “Bludger” has another meaning, and a “Cactus” is not just a plant? Great site, full of some great info on uniquely Aussie jargon

Australia.com – Australia’s Official Tourism Website

Australia Cities – Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Cairns, Alice Springs, Darwin, Broome, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart

Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure – Travel Itineraries and Guides

Australia – Sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk times
Useful Tips

Travel Tips and Hazards

Travel Tips/Hazards

Wikipedia

Australia

Australian States and Territories

Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
Northern Territory
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory

Indigenous Australia

Indigenous Australians
Boomerang
Didgeridoo
Aboriginal Mythology

Australian Animals

Koala
Platypus
Kangaroo
Wombat
Emu
Kookaburra
Common Australian Spiders (warning to those who are scared (like me) of spiders, this page had loads of pics)

VRBO
(Vacation Rentals By Owners)
A lower cost alternative accommodation with 160,000 properties in over 100 countries
The following links are all part of the main VRBO site

VRBO main site
VRBO Australia
VRBO – Melbourne
VRBO – Sydney

Hotel Bookings

Wotif.com– Search by Cities – Good Quick Comparison

Octopus Travel – Search by Cities – Good Quick Comparison

HotelClub – Search by Cities – Good Quick Comparison

Flights

Qantas
Virgin Blue
Jetstar
Flight Centre
Best FlightsSearch for up to date prices on flights, Cruises, Coach Tours, car hire, Rail adventures and more.
Jetabroad
Sky Scanner Search for flights, car hire, hotels top deals and travel tips.