Canberra - Capital of Australia (pop. 310 000) Home of our politicians and maybe the most well planned out city in the world.

The Western Edge of Oz on the Indian Ocean.

The Umbarra Cultural Centre runs tours to local sacred sites. Participants can learn about the significance of these sites to the local Aborigines.

Wonderful images from Lady Musgrave Island.

Byron Bay (pop. 6130) It seems every backpacker must make the pilgrimage to Byron Bay. Once the centre for peace, love and alternative lifestyles, now home of a growing number of baby boomer ’seachangers’.

Lara checks out the 3 Sisters & Scenic world.

... I had to share with my friends the awesome scenery and try to retranscript the beachy vibrations and the laid back lifestyle, as well as the breathtaking views of Sydney skyline on the ferry ride to circular quay...

Sydney's most famous beach - surf and sand within a stone's throw of the city. This is where the beautiful people, and a whole heap of backpackers, hangout.

The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is located 440 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs near the town of Yulara, and encompasses both Uluru / Ayers Rock and the great rock domes of Kata Tjuta / The Olgas..

he canyon’s 300 metre high sandstone walls are breathtaking, and the surrounding area is home to diverse flora and fauna.