Nov 23

YHA Australia is a perfect budget accommodation. The latest hostels provide for both the single traveller through to the family.

With a hostel in every major city plus hundreds more scattered around the country you are sure of good accommodation waiting for you.

Over the past few years YHA Australia has upgraded many hostels, they now compete with the best hotels.

The online booking system is great with the ability to book and confirm reservations from overseas.

On arrival it is worth buying a phone card for very cheap wi fi

You have a choice of rooms (most with en-suite), all are very clean and comfortable.  Other facilities available on site include laundry , kitchens as well as a cafe or restaurant. Some even have swimming pools and roof terraces.

The common areas are a great meeting place , where there is often bars or entertainment.

The larger hostels have travel shops and can book onward travel for you .

I have stayed at many hostels and met a great mix from teenagers to mature citizens all enjoying the facilities.

There is internet and other services at a reasonable costs .

For more information please contact www.yha.com.au

Jul 20

This summer Vodafone have a great promotion offering roaming texts and calls for the same price as at home! Below is some more info on this offer..

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Jul 16

STA Travel will release a select amount of £10 flights to Australia, but in order to be eligible young people need to already have their Working Holiday Visa. Click here for more information on obtaining an Australia working holiday visas. Continue reading »

Mar 10

Using a car in Australia  is very easy, you can take your disabled permit with you.

The parking spaces are marked in Blue and are well respected by the Australians who do not abuse them for fear of a large fine.

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Mar 02

 The flight was Manchester to Dubai, this is the route often used for onward flights to Australia via the excellent Airport in Dubai. The thought of a 22/24 hour flight to Australia is often daunting but with modern planes – great entertainment and a possible stopover you should be up for the challenge whether travelling alone or with a family. The flight should be part of the  holiday, something to look forward to not to dread. Continue reading »

Mar 02

A stop over  with 360 sunny days a year,  sun, sea and plenty of shopping and luxury. What more can you need for a few days?

October to May is the best time to visit with the temperature varying between 28 and 35 degrees. This is very comfortable temperature and  everywhere has good air conditioning - including  the hotels, shopping malls and even some of the bus stops!

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May 20

Perth is a vibrant, contemporary city and the capital of Western Australia. Situated on the western coast of Australia, Perth is just twenty kilometres inland of the Indian Ocean.  With stunning beaches, great weather and a wealth of culture, Perth is the ideal holiday destination. Here are out top ten things to see and do in Perth: Continue reading »

Apr 23

Driving is the best way to travel around Australia. Having access to your own set of wheels frees you from the constraints of routes and schedules and allows you to visit places off the beaten track.

Car hire is readily available in Oz and as they drive on the left, the driving set up is very similar to the UK. Continue reading »

Apr 23

Everyone dreams of living in Australia. English speaking, year round sunshine, great food, great value and they drive on the left!

The best way to migrate is to first of all visit Australia to see if you like it and find out where you would like to live. This can be done on a 3 month ETA visa or a six month tourist visa, both available on our website www.visas4oz.co.uk Continue reading »

Mar 14

Whenever you travel abroad it is important to find out about the health issues and the general conditions you can expect to find when you arrive. In general Australia is a very safe country to visit, but here is some useful health advice for all visitors to Australia. Continue reading »