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Australian Directories

  1. General Portals
    The following cover all areas and aspects of Australia, travel, accommodation, history, maps, … .
    • Australian Travel & Tourism Network
      ‘Your online guide to Australia. Find inside a range of quality information and services.’
    • Australian Tourism Commission - Information, tips, maps, accommodation and an events list just to name a few. Extended loading time.
    • Australian Tourist Commission
      Not exactly the same as the one above. This site will help ‘to plan your visit, find out what to do, where to go, what’s on, unique experiences, insider tips and the best deals to Australia.
    • Australian Travel Emporium
      Menu driven information covering not only the whole of Australia but done via states and territories as well.
    • Explore Australia
      A very extensive travel portal that will provide you with a mass of information about places, sights, travel, accommodation and a great deal more.
    • ExploreOz
      Similar information to the site above.
    • See Australia
      A national tourism initiative designed to encourage people to see Australia first. It provides information, bookings, tours, accommodation, etc., about all aspects and parts of Australia.
    • Totaltravel
      Travel guides for everywhere in Australia, current events, photographs, weather, bookings, travel directories, discounts, special features and more.
      Well worth a visit.
    • Travel.com.au
      Covers flights, accommodation, transport, insurance, specials, corporate information and more.
    • TravelingOz.com
      [An Australian Travel Tips Web Site]
      Find out how an American with a love of this country can help you enjoy your visit to Australia and just find out more about Australia. An interesting site.
    • TravelOnline
      ‘Mak[ing] finding and booking the best travel deals as easy for you as possible.’
    • Virtual Australia
      You probably won’t be able to think of any information not covered. Now part of a larger site covering Oceania.
    • Walkabout Australia
      Australian background, history, looks at regions, links to books and maps, an A-Z of Australian places [with a wealth of detail in several sections for each], even a magical mystery tour. Well worth visiting before you start to travel.

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State & Territory Information

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

  • Bike Maps
    If you are interested in cycling this site will provide you with information and maps on all the cycling paths in NSW.
  • Historical Sydney
    Looks at different aspects of Sydney’s history including walking tours, ‘This month …’, historic buildings, social history and more.
  • NSW - There’s No Place Like It !
    Where to go, accommodation, what to do, transport, maps, experiences, inspirations and more.
  • NRMA Travel
    Travel information and assistance from the New South Wales Motorists Association.
    Maps and Guides can be found here.
  • Streets of Sydney
    Find weather, business, entertainment, transport information and much more from this site, as well as links to the other capital cities of Australia for similar information.
  • Walk Sydney Streets
    One man’s odyssey walking around the streets of greater Sydney [he is 92 !]. Some fabulous photographs of things and places of interest.

Northern Territory

  • Northern Territory Automobile Association
    Access maps, information, travel planning, coverage and more.
  • Northern Territory Visitors Bureau
    Description with incorporated links for further information.
  • Territory Discoveries
    ‘The most comprehensive and diverse range of Northern Territory holiday options. You can choose from sightseeing and short tours, coach, 4WD and camping holidays, even fishing adventures. We also offer a range of quality accommodation to suite any taste or budget.’
  • Travel North
    ‘We offer holiday travel safaris and outback adventure tours throughout the Northern Territory including Kakadu, Litchfield, Mataranka, Katherine and Nitmiluk [Katherine Gorge].’
  • Welcome to the Northern Territory
    ‘Blessed with an abundance of natural environments.’ Regions, experiences, Itinerary Ideas, Travel Tips and more.

Queensland

  • Drive Queensland
    ‘Start planning by choosing your destination, a highway, take a great drive on one of our suggested itineraries or use the search box. The site uses the latest in online maps, so why not take a guided tour.’
  • Queensland Holidays
    ‘A comprehensive travel guide to holidaying in Australia’s Sunshine State, Queensland, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback, world-class beaches, sun-baked islands, and green rainforests.’
  • Queensland Maps
    ‘Comprehensive resource for Queensland maps with over 40 maps showing regional centres and large towns, from South East Queensland to Far North Queensland and the Queensland Outback.’
  • RACQ
    ‘RACQ provides a variety of travel related information and services - from advice on preparing your next road trip, to fully fledged Travel Agency services.’

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

  • RACV Tourism & Travel
    Holiday ideas, accommodation, things to see and do, ‘Before You Go’ and more. You can access a variety of maps and driving directions through this link.
  • Visit Victoria
    Information covering Melbourne, Victoria’s Regions, accommodation, activities & attractions, events and travel information. Related information on parks, walks and camping can be found from the Parks Victoria web site.

Western Australia

  • Australia’s Northwest
    ‘The Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia form a million square kilometers of extraordinary grandeur, colour and contrast. Rich in pioneer and indigenous history and home to incomparable natural attractions, Australia’s North West offers you the holiday experience of a lifetime.’
  • Bunbury Western Australia, Online
    Looks at one particular area in the south west of the state.
  • Maps and Guides
    Use the online map and guide shop or check the strip maps available from the site. Many are in .pdf format.
  • Welcome to Western Australia
    ‘The official tourism website for Western Australia, where you’ll find everything you need to know about planning your holiday in our State from our unique holiday experiences and world-class events, to travel suggestions, competitions, holiday specials and much more.’
  • WA Tourism Accommodation Guide
    If you are planning to visit this state, or simply want to find a range of information about aspects of it, this could be the site for you. A wide range of options are presented for generating information and assistance.

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A - F

  1. City Information and Events :
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  2. Cultural Information
    Includes symbols, government, history, etc..
    • In addition to any links below, you are directed to the Social Science page, which contains other links relating to culture [and heritage].
    • About Australia
      Information and images cover travel, lifestyle, education and includes a range of maps.
    • Australian Flags, New
      Check these suggestions.
    • Famous Australians [in 5 minutes]
      This ABC site provides ‘a series of five-minute profiles on notable and interesting Australians which aims to inspire children with the lives of people who have taken risks, followed their dream or reached for the stars’.
    • Guide to Australia
      Provides a mass of information in a series of directories covering all aspects of life in Australia.
    • National Anthem, The Australian
  3. Disability, Travel for those with a :
    • Accessibility.com.au
      Use the City Guides or the Travel section from the menu on the left.
    • Access Travel - Australia
      ‘There are a lot of useful resources available online, including anecdotal reports from other travellers with a disability, access guide books written by wheelchair users, accessible accommodation listings and vehicle hire, as well as information about local disability organisations, service providers and lots more.’
    • Easy Access Australia
      Being disabled doesn’t stop you travelling and this site will provide you with a wealth of information about places, sites, tours, etc., which disabled people can easily access.
  4. Flora, Australian :

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G - L

  1. General Sites & Portals :
    • Australian Geographic Place Names
      Check out some of the ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ place names to be found in Australia.
    • Australian Parks and World Heritage Sites
      Find out everything about something we were one of the initiators of around the world.
    • Best Of Australia, The
      From the ABC [Australia] it suggests that if ‘you need to check out Australia’s sights and sounds before you leave [do so] with ABC Online’s Armchair Traveller - the best spots and the hidden secrets of Australia.’
    • Black Stump, The
      An Aussie directory with a significant range of topics about Australia.
    • Start in Australia
      Information provided through a series of sub-directories containing links to information on that topic. Very extensive coverage.
    • Whereis
      Use this site to generate maps of major cities and towns throughout Australia. Especially useful if you have some knowledge and can direct the search.
  2. Hostels and Backpacker Information :
    • BUG
      [Backpackers Ultimate Guide to Australia]
      Covers every aspect. Also has links for Europe and the rest of the Pacific Region.
    • Hostelz
      Not only for Australia but all other regions of the world.
    • Itchy-Feet
      ‘The Backpackers Guide to Hostel Accommodation in Australia & New Zealand.’

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M - R

  1. Picture Portals :
    • Picture Australia
      A history of the country through the eyes of photographers. Check the thumbnails before looking at the full picture.
    • Picture Library, The Australian
      A similar site to Picture Australia. Now part of Corbis.
    • Pictures Catalogue - National Library
      ‘Contains descriptions of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and three-dimensional objects held in the Pictures Collection of the National Library of Australia.’

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S - Z

  1. Search Systems
    Part of a site covering a number of countries, especially US and Canada, but also Australia. This provides a linkage to public information databases. Examples include - government directories, phone books, professional registers [including banned/disqualified members] and a great deal more.
  2. Skiing
    These sites provide information about snow and ski resorts.
  3. Travel & Transport Information
    Includes all forms of transport.
    • Countrylink
      New South Wales rail transport, outside the main metropolitan area.
    • Indian Pacific
      ‘The last remaining trans-continental train journey. This amazing train traverses Australia from cost to coast, between the sparkling waters of the Pacific and the Indian Oceans, a distance of 4 352 kilometres.’
    • RailPage
      Links, news, information and much more.
    • Spirit of Tasmania
      Extensive information about this mode of travel.
    • The Ghan
      ‘The Ghan now travels 2 979 kilometres from Adelaide to Darwin on this transcontinental journey through the Red Centre of Australia.’
    • Trains
      Information on a range of major Australian train journeys and travel.
    • Travelmate
      A site developed by Caltex which covers all aspects of car travel - creates maps [even for smaller towns], distances, games to play, petrol prices in various places [Caltex and Ampol only], etc. … . To just find Caltex Service Stations, you can use this site.

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