Package Holiday Ideas - Australasia

The following items may provide some inspiration for holidaymakers planning a trip to the Australia and South Pacific region (otherwise known as Australasia if we’re going to be geographically correct!) bought to you from Travelbite (via their RSS feed). This feed regularly updates with ideas and reviews of things to do, places to go and general odds and sods and should be useful for planning. Click any headline in the list below to find out more:

1. World Heritage at Port Douglas, Australia - Just an hour drive from Cairns, the Australian town of Port Douglas is home to not one, but two UNESCO listed World Heritage sites; the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rainforest of Daintree.
2. Global botanical holiday ideas - Having green fingers doesn't have to limit horticultural enthusiasts to their own gardens; with a whole world of possibilities available.
3. City break holiday ideas in Melbourne - Melbourne must be a favourite Australian city for many. There is plenty to do, it has a buzzing atmosphere and the people are unaffectedly friendly.
4. In celebration of Charles Darwin - Next February will see the bicentennial celebration of the birth of Charles Darwin – the fêted British naturalist.
5. Driving holiday along Australia Way - A breathtaking new journey through the heart of Australia’s majestic outback has been launched; showcasing the very best the country has to offer.
6. Luxury resort breaks on Fiji - Nestled in the south Pacific Ocean - east of Vanuatu, west of Tonga and south of Tuvalu – Fiji is an island paradise still untouched by mass tourism.
7. Escape to Fiji's paradise island resorts - If unspoilt paradise islands are your holiday or honeymoon passion, you should head for Fiji, which has over 333 of them to choose from.
8. World's best diving holidays - Sharm El Sheikh has been named as the world's best location for diving holidays, in a new top ten dive spots list released by Cheapflights.co.uk.
9. International arts festival in Melbourne - Culture vultures will find plenty to get excited about when visiting Melbourne on holiday in Australia.
10. Cafe culture in Melbourne - Melbourne's famous cafe culture was born in and around Lygon Street as an influx of migrants from Europe brought quality espresso to Australia in the 1950s.
11. Travel video: Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary - Only an hour from Melbourne, the Healesville Sanctuary is a fabulous place to get up close to many of Australia's unique wild animals and birds.
12. Top things to do in Melbourne - Melbourne is one of Australia's top cities, with its outdoors lifestyle, vibrant arts scene and multicultural eateries.
13. Visit the MCG: Australia's home of sport - No sports fan could miss a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as part of their Australian holiday so watch below for a video on what to see and do at one of the world's greatest stadiums.
14. Australia's unspoilt Kangaroo Island - Kangaroo Island is one of earth's last unspoilt refuges, where the koalas aren't being cuddled - they're relaxing at home in native trees - and the seals aren't performing - they're lazing beside you on the beach.
15. Travel blog: Fun in the sun in Fiji - New Zealand took it out of me, I have to say. I had spent nearly six weeks exploring the South and North Islands of New Zealand, which meant that I moved on average every two days to make sure I got to see the better part of it.