Out of the Blue
27 June
A Fresh Dusting and More Snow Coming!
 
Things are starting to look promising at Perisher Blue. A front hit the NSW alpine regions early on Thursday morning, which left the resort looking white and wintry. The light dusting coupled with snowmaking means both Front Valley and areas of Blue Cow are open […]

Mid-Year Sale! Jetstar.com
It’s that time of the year to celebrate Jetstar’s Mid-year Sale! With fares from $39 for Newcastle to Brisbane! JetSaver Light^ fare - Carry on baggage only.
Sale ends midnight (23:59 AEST), Monday 30 June 2008, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.
Here’s a sample of what’s on sale. Visit Jetstar.com for the […]

Blue Cow is open! 
 
 Hoorahh! Blue Cow opened today for the first time this season. Revellers of all levels of ability have enjoyed schussing around the slopes. At Blue Cow two lifts are in operation including the Early Starter Double Chair and the Pony Ride Rope Tow. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology forecast for the Snowy […]

Merewether June 25th 2008

The swell was still hanging around today with the sets peaking up to about six foot. The wind was offshore from the north west at around twelve knots and it was a perfect winter’s day. There were not hordes of guys out and the waves were just coming through set after set. […]

Take advantage of Jetstar’s Escape Overseas Sale!
With fares from $139 from Darwin to Singapore. JetSaver Light fare - Carry on baggage only. Sale ends 5:00pm (AEST), Monday 30 June 2008, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.
South East Asia!
Darwin to Singapore $139 
Melbourne to Singapore (via Darwin) $299 
 Melbourne to Bangkok $329 
 Melbourne (departs Avalon) to Phuket […]

The surf at Newcastle has been reasonable this weekend. There was waves on Friday at Flat Rock just off the Newcastle Baths. The wind was coming from the south west and the swell was about two to four foot. There were some really good surfers out on Friday and they were getting some amazing barrels.

Today, […]

20 June 2008 
Beat the budget! 5 ways to make a snow holiday less expensive 
  
  If looking for a wintry getaway destination that has it all, but won’t break the bank, then Perisher Blue is the place to visit. Admittedly, organising a snow holiday can be time consuming, particularly when factoring in travel, accommodation, and booking […]

The wind is icy cold from the South today and it is blowing a gale. The wind would blow a dog off a chain, as my old captain used to say. This morning the wind was coming from the south west at eighteen knots. The water temperature is nineteen degrees which is relatively bearable for […]

Jetstar Great Ocean Road Holidays 
Jetstar is on sale with some great fares and holiday packages to one of the great drives of Australia.
The Great Ocean Road hugs the contours of Victoria’s rugged southwest coast and provides a truly spectacular journey of inspiring vistas and varied experiences.
Jetstar flies from Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth direct to […]

 most southerly town on earth
the southern most town in the world, the end of the earth, the closest town to Antarctica.
El Calafate is a great place to visit in Patagonia and is the first stop on the way to your trip to the southern-most city in the world. The scenic route goes through two countries […]