Traveldudes.org Oceania http://www.traveldudes.org/oceania/feed en Winning Moves at the Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro Surfing Competition http://www.traveldudes.org/images/winning-moves-bells-beach-rip-curl-pro-surfing-competition/28505 <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/images/winning-moves-bells-beach-rip-curl-pro-surfing-competition/28505" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture imagecache-linked imagecache-articel_picture_linked"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/images/IMG_6674 Carrisa Moore.jpg" alt="Winning Moves at the Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro Surfing Competition " title="" width="300" height="200" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Carrisa Moore surfing at Bells Beach. The Rip Curl Pro is held at Bells Beach every Easter. At other times of the year you can watch talented local surfers on the waves. </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/images/winning-moves-bells-beach-rip-curl-pro-surfing-competition/28505#comments South Australia Oceania Bells Beach Carrisa Moore GREAT OCEAN ROAD Leisure & Adventure photography rip curl Rip Curl Pro Surfing Competition surfing Surfing Competition -38.385804 144.251862 Tue, 14 May 2013 16:14:27 +0000 Day Jaunts 28505 at http://www.traveldudes.org 5 Myths About Hostels and Why You Should Stay in Them http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-tips/5-myths-about-hostels-and-why-you-should-stay-them/30576 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> I&#039;m often asked why I opt for hostels instead of hotels in the cities I go to. The answer is easy. I want to travel cheaper so that I can travel longer. Here are 5 myths about hostels... </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a class="imagecache" href="/travel-tips/5-myths-about-hostels-and-why-you-should-stay-them/30576"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/hostel_0.jpg" alt="5 Myths About Hostels and Why You Should Stay in Them" title="5 Myths About Hostels and Why You Should Stay in Them" width="300" height="199" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-tips/5-myths-about-hostels-and-why-you-should-stay-them/30576#comments Australia Oceania Accommodation Hostel & Guesthouse accommdation hostel hostelling Hostels myths travel where to sleep where to stay -28.008649 153.427677 Sat, 11 May 2013 10:28:23 +0000 travolution 30576 at http://www.traveldudes.org A Trip to Australia is Incomplete without Fraser Coast http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/trip-australia-incomplete-without-fraser-coast/27998 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> I wished I had planned more time in this region to explore fully. It really is a treasure, and one that I think is a hidden secret that locals have kept to themselves. I’ve just blown their cover... </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a class="imagecache" href="/travel-diaries/trip-australia-incomplete-without-fraser-coast/27998"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/20130117_081421_resized_0.jpg" alt="A Trip to Australia is Incomplete without Fraser Coast" title="A Trip to Australia is Incomplete without Fraser Coast" width="300" height="225" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/trip-australia-incomplete-without-fraser-coast/27998#comments East Australia Oceania #4xfour 4xfour australia fraser coast fraser island hervey bay Queensland Rail Network -25.285644 152.818794 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:02:45 +0000 Traveldudes 27998 at http://www.traveldudes.org Fraser Coast Reveals its Wonder http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/fraser-coast-reveals-its-wonder/27990 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Boarding the Queensland Rail Network for our ten-hour train journey down to Maryborough West I was delighted to be in business class... </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a class="imagecache" href="/travel-diaries/fraser-coast-reveals-its-wonder/27990"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/Hervey_Bay_beach_commons-wikimedia.jpg" alt="Fraser Coast Reveals its Wonder" title="Fraser Coast Reveals its Wonder" width="300" height="225" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/fraser-coast-reveals-its-wonder/27990#comments East Australia Oceania #4xfour 4xfour australia fraser coast -25.279413 152.839565 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:01:50 +0000 Traveldudes 27990 at http://www.traveldudes.org Planning Your Trip Abroad: Four Reasons Why Online Research is an Ideal Source of Information http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/planning-your-trip-abroad-four-reasons-why-online-research-ideal-source-information/27690 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> You should try to find out more about the destination you are planning on visiting. There are many things that you can learn from particular sites that can make your holiday much better. </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a class="imagecache" href="/travel-diaries/planning-your-trip-abroad-four-reasons-why-online-research-ideal-source-information/27690"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/laptop-travel.jpg" alt="Planning Your Trip Abroad: Four Reasons Why Online Research is an Ideal Source of Information" title="Planning Your Trip Abroad: Four Reasons Why Online Research is an Ideal Source of Information" width="200" height="300" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/planning-your-trip-abroad-four-reasons-why-online-research-ideal-source-information/27690#comments Australia Oceania information Places to visit planning tourist destinations travel travel tips where to find travel information -37.734340 144.893103 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:51:40 +0000 Sarah McPherson 27690 at http://www.traveldudes.org Have Fun In Brisbane - Characterized with Unique Attractions http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/have-fun-brisbane-characterized-unique-attractions/27118 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Brisbane is characterized with unique attractions including; cultural centers, heritage buildings and the unhurried lifestyle of its residents. Take your time and enjoy what Brisbane has to offer! </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a class="imagecache" href="/travel-diaries/have-fun-brisbane-characterized-unique-attractions/27118"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/brisbane-and-story-bridge.jpg" alt="Have Fun In Brisbane - Characterized with Unique Attractions" title="Have Fun In Brisbane - Characterized with Unique Attractions" width="300" height="225" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/have-fun-brisbane-characterized-unique-attractions/27118#comments Brisbane Australia Oceania brisbane ferry fun Great Barrier Reef Old Government House Parliament House Queensland Art Gallery Queensland Museum South Bank Travel to Austrialia Travel to Brisbane -27.436024 153.095169 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:10:09 +0000 melissa3 27118 at http://www.traveldudes.org My Top Ten Backpacker Tips for Australia http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-tips/my-top-ten-backpacker-tips-australia/27845 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> People are constantly asking me how I manage to travel the world on a strict budget. When I was 18, I spent 5 and a half months living in Oceania. How did I do it? Allow me to summarize... </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a class="imagecache" href="/travel-tips/my-top-ten-backpacker-tips-australia/27845"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/208310_10150146773371139_740871138_6682866_1999137_n.jpg" alt="My Top Ten Backpacker Tips for Australia" title="My Top Ten Backpacker Tips for Australia" width="300" height="225" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-tips/my-top-ten-backpacker-tips-australia/27845#comments Australia Oceania Accommodation Hostel & Guesthouse General Information backpacking Bars & Nightlife best solo travel tips depression when traveling female solo travel tips Female Travel Tips hostel tips leaving home Leisure & Adventure returning home Transportation -27.434403 153.094740 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:26:27 +0000 Alison's Adventures 27845 at http://www.traveldudes.org Experience Perth's Nightlife http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-tips/experience-perths-nightlife/27666 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Perth&#039;s hedonisic night scene may require babysteps, so we&#039;ve selected a balanced choice for those experiencing it for the first time. </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a class="imagecache" href="/travel-tips/experience-perths-nightlife/27666"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/Perth City with park - resized, version 2.jpg" alt="Experience Perth&#039;s Nightlife" title="Experience Perth&#039;s Nightlife" width="300" height="156" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-tips/experience-perths-nightlife/27666#comments Perth Australia Oceania Australia Nightlife Bars & Nightlife Bars in Perth Durty Nelly's Geisha Bar Mint Nightclub perth Perth Nightlife The Brass Monkey -31.953433 115.874122 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:59:45 +0000 GatewayPerth 27666 at http://www.traveldudes.org Fraser Island’s Wild Side http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/fraser-island-s-wild-side/27991 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> I was struck by the difference between Fraser Island and other islands we’d visited on this trip. The noticeable difference was the wild aspect. It was as if nature had the last say and the humans were... </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a class="imagecache" href="/travel-diaries/fraser-island-s-wild-side/27991"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/20130117_083458_resized_1_0.jpg" alt="Fraser Island’s Wild Side" title="Fraser Island’s Wild Side" width="300" height="225" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/fraser-island-s-wild-side/27991#comments East Australia Oceania #4xfour 4xfour australia Beauty Spots tour fraser island Kingfisher Bay Resort Lake McKenzie Logging Central Station Maheno sunset cruise travel diary -25.394302 153.023801 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:53:00 +0000 Traveldudes 27991 at http://www.traveldudes.org Fun packed days on Hamilton Island http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/fun-packed-days-hamilton-island/27989 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-summery"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Firstly, when you dock at Hamilton Island, you get the most spectacular waterfront views of the marina. There were also hundreds of beautiful, expensive boats bobbing up and down to the backdrop of a small... </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-images"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a class="imagecache" href="/travel-diaries/fun-packed-days-hamilton-island/27989"><img src="http://img.traveldudes.org/files/imagecache/articel_picture/20130114_234528_resized_0.jpg" alt="Fun packed days on Hamilton Island" title="Fun packed days on Hamilton Island" width="300" height="225" class="imagecache imagecache-articel_picture"/></a> </div> </div> </div> http://www.traveldudes.org/travel-diaries/fun-packed-days-hamilton-island/27989#comments East Australia Oceania #4xfour 4xfour australia buggy co co chu restaurant hamilton island hotel Oatley family reef view hotel sunset cruise travel diary -20.341336 148.952047 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:15:47 +0000 Traveldudes 27989 at http://www.traveldudes.org