Borne of the split-up of ancient Gondwanaland, Australia retained all the extremes, in landscapes and creatures out of some sci-fi novel. And it grew up with a great character drawn from that wild landscape and wacky notion of survival. The Great Barrier Reef leads the nature parade here, with great white sharks, giant clams, and poisonous lionfish injecting a hint of danger into the world's best diving. But just inland on Cape York are rich rainforests--with ecolodges to match. The Outback is as dry and harsh as its reputation proclaims, but red mountains at sunset, including the dramatic Ayers Rock (the cultural touchstone known as Uluru), are neither barren nor harsh. And you might just see a Jesus lizard sprinting by... But those are the things you know. Once you get beyond the Sydney Opera House, there is still much more to discover. Echidna and platypus, not just kangaroo and koala. Saltwater crocs and Tasmanian devils. Emus and cassowaries. Kakadu National Park and Fraser.
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Say G'Day from Downunder
A long time ago, Australia broke away from other masses. Their unique natural wonders have evolved over millions of years in isolation from the rest of the world. Australia offers endless opportunities for an adventure filled vacation - and you can see a lot in a short amount of time. [more]
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Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa, Australia
In a world that is quickly losing its ancient rainforests and indigenous traditions, the people at Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa are not! Through the formation of partnerships with the local rainforest Aboriginals aimed at creating sustainable tourism opportunities by preserving the pristine rainforest and Aboriginal culture, this is a perfect example of a community project attracting international interest for the betterment of future generations. [more]
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Seven Spirit Bay, Australia
Seven Spirit Bay is a wilderness lodge unique to the Cobourg Peninsula. Despite its remote and extremely secluded location, Seven Spirit Bay provides guests with a combination of exceptional location, comfort and the opportunity to experience true wilderness. [more]
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