Search for the location you are going to visit through

google maps.  Enter the suburb and select 'Search Maps'. 

About Seniors

Australia's most comprehensive seniors web site covering government departments and health organizations, aged care and retirement housing information, plus lifestyle interests such as sport, hobbies, computers and travel.

A search directory exclusively For the over 50 age group.  Including seniors discountsl, travel mate, bulletin board and discussion forum.

Children

Here are some useful resources for when you are travelling with children to make your trip more enjoyable. 

• Put together an activity bag to give to your children during a long trip when they start to get bored - include things like some dried fruit, singing books, small toys and car games. Remember if your children read in the car they may get motion sickness.

• Links to resources about travelling with children (Australia) including information on motion sickness, health, heat and safety.

• Travel with Children, Lonely Planet, by Maureen Wheeler
  Book available through Amazon.

• The Organised Kaos Toy Store - has a wide range of educational toys, to make learning fun, with toys that stimulate your child and hold their attention, making playtime matter. Free gift wrapping and flat rate delivery throughout Australia.

• displays toys by age and category - great options for keeping them amused while travelling.
  

Parents

Welcome to the world of Willibean and Lilibean for mums and dads on the move.

Pets

Travelling with pets can be a challenge.  If you need some useful ideas, click on the links below.

Petnet provides some information on travel with pets and there are some cute photos.

Pets Playground is a pet friendly travel guide, pet industry directory and leash free parks locator.

Airlines

Virgin Airlines have 'Happy Hour' cheap flight deals between 12pm and 1 pm AEST if you book online at this time.

Qantas Frequent Flyer members receive travel deals and specials via email when they have a sale.

Seasonal Travel

Plan your trip around the School Holidays.

Spring is a great time to travel around Australia, as the weather is generally not unbearably hot or freezing cold anywhere.

For the Snow Season, consider having a look at www.ski.com.au.

Books for Travel

Wisdom ebooks - A comprehensive directory of ebooks will provide you with a range books on Travel and is an ideal way to obtain wisdom on any topic.

Books Galore is a great place to find Australian travel books. Over one million books to search, plus flat-rate A$6.50 shipping to any Australian address - buy in Australia and save!