Aus Events: Byron Bay International Film Fest 2014

THE upcoming event for Australia right now is the Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF)!

For 10 days (28th Feb-9th March) across 5 different venues, film lovers can experience the glowing independent film industry of Australia and abroad. Categories of films shown range from documentaries and  short films to music videos and animation. They all share the core theme of BBFF though – content that seeks to raise social, cultural and environmental awareness. So there’s far deeper meaning than just enjoying some moving pictures if that’s what you’re looking for.
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Great Road Routes of Aus: The Great Ocean Road

If you’re on your way from Melbourne to Adelaide, or just up for a very special adventure, be sure to travel The Great Ocean Road! Why? Because it’s considered one of the most captivating road trip routes in the world…

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Fancy a camel ride in Australia?

Camel riding in AustraliaAbout to take a vacation in Australia? Riding camels on the bucket list?  Then you’re in luck! The world famous Cable Beach in Broome, Kimberley, Western Australia, is a natural paradise offering sun, surf and yes camels!

Broome Camel Safaris offer some great tours starting from a 40 minute ride to a 1 hour sunset tour along the pristine coastline.

Led by the renowned “Camel Lady” Alison bird, who has been trecking alone in the Australian Outback with her beloved camels for over 7 years, riders get a unique, up close and personal experience with well cared for camels in an unspoiled part of Australia.

Introduced into Australia last century to be used in the Western Australian goldfields, camels (Camelus dromedarius) are gentle creatures well adapted to their desert environment.

Their coat acts as an insulating layer in winter and reflects radiant heat in summer. They have a tough skin able to withstand thorns and spinifex and a padded foot adapted for movement on sand and gibber plains as well as insulating the animals from the hot earth. They have hard pads on the brisket, knees and elbows to protect them when they kneel.

With exceptionally good eyesight and sense of smell they are great travel companions in hot, dry desert conditions and are perfect for navigating the sandy beaches of Western Australia.

Keen to go? Check out a free rental with Transfecar heading that way J

Wwoofing around the world

organic gardenThe concept of working for your food and accommodation while travelling is not a new one and many a budget conscious traveller has walked this well-worn path.

Wwoofing however is a little more specialised. Originally an acronym for “Working Weekends on Organic Farms”, the definition changed over the years to “Willing Workers On Organic Farms” as the need for assistance over longer periods arose. Due to the word “work” however causing some problems, the name finally settled to being “World Wide Opportunities On Organic Farms”.

Sue Coppard, in 1971 was the first to recognise the need for people like herself, who did not have the means or the opportunity, to access the countryside and support the organic movement. It was here in the suburbs of London that Wwoofing set its roots, now growing as a movement with more than 50 WWOOF groups worldwide. Continue reading Wwoofing around the world

The FolkWorld Fairbridge Festival

Folkworld Fairbridge FestivalFor 21 years, the FolkWorld Fairbridge Festival has been a uniquely family-friendly draw for folks looking for a weekend of live music, camping, and independent crafts.

This year’s festival, held from April 26-28, will feature artists working across a variety strains of world music against a quintessentially scenic Western Australian backdrop of wide open spaces and mature bushland. An increasingly popular event, Fairbridge administrators received over 500 applications for acts and musicians from a variety of artists this time around, so organizers got to draw from a particularly large pool of performers when selecting 2013’s lineup. Continue reading The FolkWorld Fairbridge Festival