Rocky Australia Travel Blog

The Australian Wildlife

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:55:35 +0000

Visiting the Australia Zoo Last year I was blessed to get close to the australian wildlife in many occasions and especially to learn much whilst volunteering at the Australian Wildlife Hospital , next to the Australia Zoo. At the end of my wonderful experience as a Wildlife Warrrior I also had the chance of visiting the Australia Zoo , seeing its amazing animals and learning about the many wildlife conservation projects they care for. The Australia Zoo is probably the most known zoo in Australia because of its founder Steve Irwin along with his legendary commitment and work in the australian wildlife and wildnerness conservation. After Steve Irwin's death in 2006 the work at the Australia Zoo has been proudly continued by his wife Terri and lately by his 13years old daughter, Bindi, as well as by a growing number of Wildlife Warriors. Almost 600 people, actively involved in the care of endangered australian animals as well as in the education and support of many local and internationl wildlife conservation projects. On the australia zoo website you can also learn about Steve Irwin's fascinating story of his life as a great Wildlife Warrior.

Tips for Visiting Uluru

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:48:16 +0000

How to prepare your Uluru Trip Too expensive, too much hype, too crowded, too hot: these common thoughts often prevent people from visiting Uluru in first place. But they have also proved to be based upon misconceptions, exaggeration and wrong information. Having visited Uluru twice, 8 years ago and last year in March, I noticed that my enthusiasm grows every time I visit Uluru and I cannot not exclude going back a third time, in the future ;-) I am pretty sure I will enjoy my Uluru Trip as if it were the first time! As I keep saying and repeating it on various articles of my Rocky Travel Guide, good planning belongs to any great Australia Trip, where distances and time are vital. Good planning and preparation for the Uluru Trip is definitely a key factor . There are many aspects worth considering for the overall enjoyment and for making the right choice on how to visit Uluru . Here below my tips for visiting Uluru at its best.

Unique Australian Festivals

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:28:40 +0000

I have decided to add a "Guest Blogger section " to the Australia Rocky Travel Blog. On a regular basis I will introduce international travel bloggers who, like me, love to travel Australia independently and want to share with you their thrilling Australian Travel Stories! Today a Guest Post by : Rami It is 35 degrees centigrade. The Christmas day lamb is roasting on the spit over hot coals. I take another sip of my cold beer. Christmas in summer? I wouldn't want it any other way . I love Christmas, the family and the food. The real fun starts on boxing day for me. That year I was doing it solo well so I thought. After a few years the journey may start solo, but you always end up spending it with close friends that you either met on the way or when you get there. 6am I wake up in the Caulfield, a suburb of Melbourne.

The Australian Beaches

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:27:15 +0000

Byron Bay Beaches Byron Bay is regarded as the "ultimate place " among the Australian Beaches . It truly is a special place that ranks high on all travellers' list when visiting the Eastern Coast of Australia. Needles to say, Byron Bay big attraction is represented by its iconic surf beaches . In the Byron Shire there are over 30km of beaches, of all kinds, from patrolled town beaches to secluded nudist beaches, just a short drive out of town. But Byron Bay is more than just pretty surf beaches . it is also home to a fascinating natural conservation area that has no like it. The highlight of Byron Bay , next to its beautiful lovely sandy beaches, is Cape Byron , sticking out into the Pacific Ocean forming the most easterly point of the australian mainland and offering dramatic views over the headland and the ocean.

Exploring the East Kimberley

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:53:41 +0000

A Sunset Cruise on Lake Argyle Last year in May I finally could visit the East Kimberley Region in North Western Australia . I had been longing for years to make a trip to this pristine wildnerss area of Australia. 5 days spent in the East Kimberley region, exploring by air and land the Purnululu National Park, Kununurra and its surrounds. From the scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles Ranges I could experience a stunning view of Lake Argyle , with its beautiful geological formations and esmerald green waters. Can you see the small islands scattered on the lake? The myriad of islands were actually hills that formed when Lake Argyle in 1970 was filled with water, to create the second largest freshwarter reservoir of Australia.

Australia Road Tripping

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:31:03 +0000

4 Great Australian Road Trips There can be no doubt about it: Australia is a vast, remarkable landscape. It’s difficult to ‘go walkabout ’ without a vehicle, and if your budget won’t stretch to internal flights the best way to get around is by car. Australia is a country built for road tripping . Good news for anyone that thinks their long haul flights constitute more than enough time in the air. Let's take a look at 4 great Australian Road Trips to explore the vastness Down Under.

Working in OZ

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:47:23 +0000

I have decided to add a "Guest Blogger section " to the Australia Rocky Travel Blog. On a regular basis I will introduce international travel bloggers who, like me, love to travel Australia independently and want to share with you their thrilling Australian Travel Stories! Today a Guest Post by: Sara My Working Experience in Australia In September last year I came to Australia on a working holiday visa. As I was planning on being away for a whole year Australia seemed to be a good option as it offered the possibility of finding work to earn some money. My initial plan was to find work in one of the big cities, like Sydney or Melbourne, as this would obviously give me the opportunity to spend my days working in a trendy café (earning lots of money) during the daytime, while sipping on fancy cocktails, watching the Sydney Opera House during the evenings. I would go to Bondi Beach during the weekends and by chance, run in to the hot lifeguards from that tv-series (you know which one I’m talking about!) and of course make friends with them. Well, reality proved to be a different story.

Happy New Year

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:15:56 +0000

Best Wishes for a Healthy and Successful 2012!

Help Save the Koalas

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:25:52 +0000

Meeting the team of the Wildlife Hospital Volunteering with the australian Wildlife has been the most rewarding experience of my travels around Australia this year. The insight and the knowledge I gained about the threats koalas are undergoing in Australia was simply amazing, let alone the extraordinary personal experience of getting close to australian native animals. The Wildlife Hospital in Beerwah has been doing an impressive job rescuing, treating and saving thousands and thousands of australian endangered animals, each year. This year the Wildlife Hospital in Beerwah has been working at full capacity with 90 koalas patients all the time, and as every year there have been great koalas survival stories, and of course some sad ones too. This work is only possible thanks to the help of hundreds of volunteers who are offering their help on a regular basis, along with the generosity of donators without which the hospital could not keep up this unmatched performance.

Rocky Travel Blog Holiday Wishes 2011

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:19:08 +0000

Season's Greetings from RockyTravel Blog