Good School? Good Teacher? What really counts as good? Regarding good schools, some people believe the benchmark is NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy), which is a national standardised test administered to students in years 3, 5, 7, and 9. You can find the annual NAPLAN rankings information for each state online, as […]
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Best Resorts and Getaways in Queensland
We have put together a list of Best Resorts and Getaways in Queensland (and they are near Brisbane), including both mountainous and seaside options, all within a 2-hour drive. If you are planning to go in summertime, we would suggest bringing mosquito repellent if you plan on going glamping or staying in a cabin. Best […]
Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat – Tropical Rainforest Getaway
If you love nature and want to soak in a hot tub in the tropical rainforest, listen to the chirping of insects and birds, and relax in a natural oxygen bar, you can choose Crystal Creek Forest Retreat. Although the price is a bit expensive, it is definitely worth it! The resort is located at […]
Best Waterfalls in Cairns Worth Checking Out
If you want to explore nature, Cairns is one of the best places to go. Located in the tropical state of Queensland, Cairns is a great spot for a short vacation, and two of its attractions have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. With its […]
Things to do in Tasmania – Tasmania Travel Guide
In the southernmost part of Australia lies a remote island that is closest to Antarctica – Tasmania. It has pure air that is comparable to New Zealand and stunning mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas! Unique things to do in Tasmania Mt. Wellington You can drive to the top, it’s very cold! Remember to wear a […]
Table Cape Tulip Farm – Spectacular Tulip Festival in Tasmania
Every spring, the Table Cape Tulip Farm in Wynyard, a small town in the northwest of Tasmania, lays out colourful stripes, and tens of thousands of tulips bloom here. This is the largest tulip farm in the southern hemisphere. The opportunity to stroll through a colourful tulip field is not something you get every day! […]
Warrumbungle National Park – Dark Sky Park in New South Wales
The only internationally famous “Dark Sky Park” in Australia is located in Warrumbungle, New South Wales. Regarding dark sky, there is a Dark Sky Association in the world that verifies and evaluates qualified dark sky locations. Of course, they mainly promote the protection of the dark sky and the avoidance of light pollution. Returning to […]
Unique Things to Do in Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains, located in New South Wales, Australia, were once praised by Queen Elizabeth II of England as “the most beautiful place in the world”! The Blue Mountains is a long mountain range with a coverage area of nearly one million hectares. Due to the eucalyptus leaves constantly emitting a strong fragrance, this volatile […]
Kimberley Travel Guide – Visit Western Australia
Located in the northwest of Australia, Kimberley is a colourful and unique region with a population of only 40,000, about the size of Germany. It may be a bit far, but there is always beautiful scenery in remote places, especially in a country like Australia! Unique things near Kimberley you should check out Horizontal Falls […]
Enlighten Festival – Best Route for Chasing Hot Air Balloons in Canberra
March in Canberra is a romantic and fairytale-like time. Thanks to the hot air balloons, the labels of “boring” and “serious” have been torn off from Canberra! The Canberra Hot Air Balloon Festival, some people also call it the “Turkish delight of the southern hemisphere”! It is the largest hot air balloon event in the […]