10 Nov 08 Employment Bureaus on the Great Barrier Reef

There are approximately only nine inhabited Whitsunday Islands which either have small communities and/or small resorts upon them. Hence, there are no islands which currently have an employment bureau establishment present. For international and national Whitsunday Island travellers that are interested in working on the islands, there are a few employment bureaus open on the mainland. In and around Airlie Beach, employment services specialise in hospitality and tourism positions mainly and guarantee high quality service. Employment bureaus have fully trained professional staff who aim to help all potential island workers gain a job quickly. Ranging from qualified chefs, resort housekeepers and dive instructors to contractors, restaurant wait staff and observatory scientists, there are a range of Whitsunday Island employment opportunities waiting to be filled. For the latest in available island employment positions and useful advice on interview and resume preparation, mainland employment bureaus are the place to visit. Whitsunday employment bureaus on the mainland offer employment seekers expert knowledge and essential resources needed to gain employment on a Whitsunday Island. Employment bureaus don’t guarantee employment but staff try their utmost to increase a traveller’s chance of gaining employment in paradise.

10 Nov 08 Apollo Bay Victoria

Apollo Bay is located 195 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, around half way along the Great Ocean Road. Taking the scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road you will enjoy all the sight seeing the trip has to offer.

Originally a fishing and dairying village, the accommodation market in Apollo Bay has flourished over the past ten years. Offering beautiful beaches at the foot of hills with lush pastures, it is no wonder people extend there stay.

Don’t forget to see:

• Otway Fly (Treetop Walk)
• Triplet Falls
• Maits Rest
• Beech Forest
• Beauchamp Falls
• Hopetoun Falls
• Lake Elizabeth

Apollo Bay is a fantastic place for a stop over on your way to the 12 Apostles, but make sure you stay for two nights on your way back as there is so much to see.

08 Nov 08 Kalgoorlie Western Australia

The famous gold mining town of Kalgoorlie has an excellent range of activities, entertainment and attractions on offer to all its visitors. Home to historic buildings, the ‘Super Pit’, friendly locals and an outback background, Kalgoorlie is an alluring town which welcomes travellers all year round to the Goldfield Region of Western Australia.

Most famously known for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Super Pit, gold and other important minerals are mined in the area, making it an ideal location for visitors interested in trying their luck at gold fossicking. Kalgoorlie also offers tours of Hannans North Tourist mine and treks to the first site gold was originally found, at Paddy Hannans Tree. Another feature of Kalgoorlie is the wildflower season. A drive through the beautiful countryside during spring will provide drivers with a rainbow of flowering colour. For those interested in visiting the region during February, there is the unique Undies 500 Car Rally in Boulder to be enjoyed, and markets are held in the same town every 3rd Sunday of each month.

Apart from its major attractions, Kalgoorlie has a great range of other interesting places to visit and things to see. These include the Mundrabilla Meteorite Exhibit, Kalgoorlie Arboretum, Karlkurla Bushland Park, Boulder’s Loopline Tourist Railway, Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame, WA museum, Boulder’s Pharmacy Museum and the School of Mines Rock and Mineral Museum. Guests of the town may also like to visit the Golden Mile Super Pit Lookout, Hammond Park, The Golden Pipeline Heritage and Discovery trail, or the Mount Charlotte Reservoir and Lookout.

Where ever guests to Kalgoorlie choose to accommodate themselves, there are plenty of activities and attractions guaranteed to be located nearby, or within easy access.

08 Nov 08 Australian Working Visas for Western Australia

Western Australia is the whole west coast of Australia, which is one of many countries that participate in the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa scheme.  As well as increasing savings, working allows travelers to develop new skills, meet interesting people and experience the Australian way of life. Working in one of the mines in Western Australia will guarantee holidayer good income to fund travel around the rest of the state. Just make sure to obtain a working visa before leaving your home country.

The only way for international travellers to gain work is by possessing a current working holiday visa. Along with numerous minor regulations, the main criteria for obtaining an Australian working visa is that travellers are between the age of 18 and 30, and are without dependent children. Once issued, working visas usually last a maximum of one year and require that travellers only stay with a single employer for a maximum of three months. Along with Australia, other countries that participate in the WHM visa program include the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong and Korea. Citizens of the USA may obtain a short (4 month) working visa, under a similar working scheme program.

For up to day information on the frequently changing rules and conditions relating to Australian visas, visit The Australian Department of Immigration website. To apply for a working holiday maker visa, visit an Australian embassy or consulate before leaving for Australia. Once a working visa has been obtained and a job in Western Australia has been found, employed travellers will be paid according to the Australian award rate, which varies according to experience, age and industry.

08 Nov 08 Western Australia Holidays

Western Australia Holidays is here to encourage people to do visit one of the most spectacular places in the world.

Western Australia has five tourist regions:

• Australia’s Coral Coast
• Australia’s Golden Outback
• Australia’s North West
• Australia’s South West
• Experience Perth

In Western Australia you can explore the gorges and wilderness areas, sleep under a canopy of stars in the desert, dive with the largest fish on the planet, walk amongst the tree tops of ancient trees.

Perth is said to have the highest number of sunny days out of a given year of any of Australia’s major cities, what a great place to start your holiday.

Come and see The Real Thing, Western Australia.

08 Nov 08 Falls Festival

The Falls Festival (previously Rock Above The Falls) is held in Lorne on the 30th and 31st of December every year. The Falls Festival not only attracts some of Australia’s best bands but also a huge crowd for the New Years Eve celebration.
If your planning on bringing in your New Years in Lorne then book very early as most accommodation is book out in advance. The majority of people going for the Falls Festival pitch a tent.

More Information at the Falls Festival Website

08 Nov 08 Torquay Victoria

Torquay is Victoria’s surfing capital. You will find some of the best surf beaches in the world along with every surf brand you can think of At Surf City Plaza, on the Surfcoast Highway into Torquay. Two worldwide brands Rip Curl and Quiksilver were both started in Torquay by surfers.
Torquay is a fantastic place to getaway and if you have a family with teenagers, it would be very hard to believe you could make it through without stopping, staying and shopping.

Torquay is home to some of the world’s most famous beaches, Bell’s Beach (home to the Ripcurl Pro Easter Classic) and Jan Jac. The beaches found around Torquay are the reason this area is known as the Surf Coast and only 95 kilometres from Melbourne it is worth a trip for any visitor.

While you are there don’t miss some fantastic coastal walks you can take like Ironbark Track and The Jarosite Track.

08 Nov 08 Anglesea Victoria

Anglesea is the official start of the Great Ocean Road and a fantastic place for your next family holiday. Anglesea has so many activities for all ages, choose from:

• surfing, surfing lessons and windsurfing
• protected beach for swimming and rock pooling
• canoeing
• great fishing locations
• open cut mine tour (Alcoa Open Cut Mine)
• surf coast walks
• mountain bike riding track
• Point Addis
• Golf

With so many things to do in Anglesea you will need to stay for days to really enjoy all it has to offer.  With many accommodation options and great shopping facilities you should take a closer look at Anglesea.

08 Nov 08 Visit the Great Ocean Road

05 May 08 Australian Working Visas for Whitsundays Holiday

The Whitsunday Islands are considered part of Australia, which is one of many countries that participate in the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa scheme. As well as increasing monetary funds, working allows travellers to develop new skills, meet interesting people and experience the Australian way of life. Working on any one of the resort islands in the Whitsundays will guarantee holidayers countless new experiences and cherished memories. Just make sure to obtain a working visa before leaving your home country.

The only way for international travellers to gain work is by possessing a current working holiday visa. Along with numerous minor regulations, the main criteria for obtaining an Australian working visa is that travellers are between the age of 18 and 30, and are without dependent children. Once issued, working visas usually last a maximum of one year and require that travellers only stay with a single employer for a maximum of three months. Along with Australia, other countries that participate in the WHM visa program include the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong and Korea. Citizens of the USA may obtain a short (4 month) working visa, under a similar working scheme program.

For up to day information on the frequently changing rules and conditions relating to Australian visas, visit The Australian Department of Immigration website. To apply for a working holiday maker visa, visit an Australian embassy or consulate before leaving for Australia. Once a working visa has been obtained and a job on the Whitsunday Islands has been found, employed travellers will be paid according to the Australian award rate, which varies according to experience, age and industry. Working amongst the Whitsunday Islands is a fantastic way to fulfill holiday dreams.