The complete reef and island experience in one day awaits with this exciting cruise! A fast 45 minute catamaran ride across the Coral Sea from Cairns will take you to beautiful Green Island to enjoy two hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay. Your Green Island Discovery includes both snorkelling and an informative glass bottom boat tour to fully experience…
In the era of budget airlines, are last minute flights dead? Not if you know how, when, and where to look Here s some tried and tested tips on how to bag a last minute flight bargain. Top tips on bagging yourself last minute flights: Forget everything you know Become a courier Sign up and clue up 1. Forget the old methods of finding last minute flights Back in…
Considering a ski or snow trip? Our own backyard is a world-class destination for skiers and snowboarders. Australia’s leading ski resorts have plenty to please every snow-goer – the intrepid skier, the intermediate adventurer and the curious beginner. Why ski Australia? The winding ski fields of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania offer breathtaking views…
A gap year can get pricey, but luckily, Australia and New Zealand make it easy to afford one with their working holiday schemes. These two Oceanic countries are among the few that offer a full year s working holiday visa to just about anybody between the ages of 18 - 30 who meets a few basic qualifications. This visa allows its holders to live and work anywhere…
Belgium and Australia signed an Agreement on a Working Holiday Scheme on 20 November 2002 in Canberra. This Agreement came into force on 1 November 2004. It aims at allowing young Belgians to go to Australia and young Australians to come to Belgium, for a maximum period of one year. The main purpose of their journey ought to be holidaying while working is permitted…
It’s only natural to feel a little nervous about what happens when you get there, ‘how will I find a job’, ‘which city is best to base myself’ are just 2 of the frequently asked questions on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We touch on working holidays regularly on the STA Travel blog in articles including A Dummies Guide to Working In Australia but this time…
Despite the huge positives that come from travelling as a family, it can be expensive and stressful which puts many parents off. There are ways to make it easier for everyone involved: short-haul flights mixed with either recognisable or exciting destinations can take the stress out of a holiday, especially when you can find a great deal. is constantly searching…
Easter is fast approaching, despite the fact that many of us are still adjusting to the surprise that we are already in March. In most industries, that means a series of public holidays that can be quite complex with additional annual leave often being taken during this time – a nightmare for salon owners. Public Holiday entitlements for part of the National…
Our 5 night all inclusive and bed & breakfast rates offer substantial discounts off the full rates. Pinetrees has hosted families for over 100 years, and many people who came as children now bring their own children and grandchildren. Even in peak season , couples can find private beaches for lazy picnics, relaxing swims and the odd bottle of champagne…