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 […]

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 […]