http://australiaphotos.co.uk Travel images & articles about Australia Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:31:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Virgin Holidays are currently running a fantastic sale and 10% discount special offer for all worldwide holidays. This means you can snap up a cheap holiday to Australia or New Zealand (and many other locations), plus you only have to pay a deposit now - so this still gives you ... http://australiaphotos.co.uk/australia/cheap-australia-holidays-special-offer-from-virgin-holidays/ I spotted these in the list of 121 Amazing Triple Monitor Wallpapers To Spice Up Your Desktop: Surfers Paradise: Sydney Harbour View: Sydney Harbour Bridge: Noosa Beach: Dreamworld - Wipeout, Gold Coast http://australiaphotos.co.uk/australia/top-5-australia-desktop-wallpapers/ Sydney is world renowned for its breathtaking harbour, busy but laid back lifestyle and glorious golden sandy beaches. Sydney is very multicultural and a definite must for any traveler. There is so much more to do here than you could ever imagine. It doesn’t matter what your budget is you ... http://australiaphotos.co.uk/australia/sydney/top-10-things-to-do-in-sydney/ This surfer seems to be getting a bit too close to what looks like a shark at North Steyne, just along from Manly Beach near Sydney, Australia. Check out the actual shot on Google Maps. And if you zoom out you can see how close this is to the beach, at North ... http://australiaphotos.co.uk/australia/shark-spotted-on-google-maps-near-manly-beach-australia/ If you're looking to visit the Whitsundays here are photos from the top 10 Whitsunday Islands, in no particular order. Hayman Island Photo credit: holgatepics Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island Photo credit: kevgibbo Hamilton Island Photo credit: kevgibbo Brampton Island Photo credit: kbcool Daydream Island Photo credit: takenbybigs Hook Island Photo credit: Above Photography Long Island Resort Photo credit: martinonflickr South Molle Island Photo credit: marinegirl Peppers ... http://australiaphotos.co.uk/australia/top-10-whitsunday-islands-to-visit/ Before going to Australia I looked through quite a few Australia travel guide books to help decide which places to visit. Below I've listed some of the books and DVD's I found useful: Australia - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide BookThis is a great little guide for showing you an overview of Australia ... http://australiaphotos.co.uk/australia/top-australia-travel-guide-books-dvds/ Here's a picture from Flickr to show what Brisbane looked like back in 1959. Looks like the Brisbane CBD has changed a bit since those days!I've also just realised that the city centre streets are named after Kings and Queens:"Downtown, the streets follow a grid pattern, with names loyally drawing ... http://australiaphotos.co.uk/queensland/brisbane-city-centre-in-1959/ One of my photos of the Telstra Stadium has been chosen for inclusion in the Schmap 2008 Sydney Guide. Here's my photo and the full Sydney guide. http://australiaphotos.co.uk/australia/schmap-sydney-guide-2008/ Click image to enlarge After going over my Australia travel photos I noticed what looks like a shark at Bondi Beach. There was recently a shark attack at Bondi Beach too, this photo was taken during the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk during December 2006. Definitely looks like a shark to me, ... http://australiaphotos.co.uk/australia/is-this-a-shark-at-bondi-beach/ Queensland is regarded as Australia’s ‘sunshine state’ as it receives around 300 days of sunshine a year. With such a fantastic climate and the laidback but friendly attitude of the locals Queensland is a marvelous destination for holiday makers and backpackers alike. Queensland is a truly amazing state with dazzling beaches, ... http://australiaphotos.co.uk/australia/top-10-holiday-destinations-in-queensland/