malaysia - maliau basin
The locals call this place the lost world. The Maliau Basin is a jungle setting which is accessible only by helicopter. It is in the Malaysian state of Sabah. The Maliau Basin is surrounded by inpenetrable cliffs, it is unexplored and research is difficult in the area. There is unique flora and […]

 
The surf at Newcastle was going off yesterday with most breaks working to some extent. The swell has dropped from the last few days and is dropping every day. I haven’t had a look at it today but I assume that it is flatter than yesterday from the current trend.
There were a few waves at […]

Celebrate Winter 2008! A BIG success
  
  The opening weekend celebrations were a great success  at Perisher Blue with miles of smiles and a fantastic atmosphere in the resort. Skiers and snowboarders lined up at Mitchell T-bar on Front Valley eager to carve their first turns for the season on opening day at Perisher Blue.
Keen skiers, […]

5 June 
Feelin’ the Ski Buzz @ Perisher Blue 
 It’s almost here! The start of ski season 2008!
The opening weekend is almost upon us, which means just one thing…here at Perisher Blue we’ll be celebrating all things snow with the Celebration of Winter! The resort’s Front Valley will come alive with a range of entertainment and activities […]

Port Douglas Snorkelling
The Reef Sprinter goes very fast and you stay dry as is possible. The small boat does not allow to get sea sick and the boat goes out to the reef from Port Douglas. You can go snorkelling with the remoras as they are being fed by the boat driver. The coral is […]

29 May 
Snowmaking Frenzy at Perisher Blue!
 
 
Just 9 days to go and the snowmaking guns are getting are great work out at Perisher Blue! Consistently low temperatures have allowed the snowmaking guns to churn out a torrent of snow across Front Valley almost nightly. According to John Palmer, Snowmaking Manager for Perisher Blue, the snowmaking is […]