There are three time zones in Australia spread over the width of Australia from Sydney to Perth and totalling 2hrs in difference, except for daylight saving time:
Eastern Standard Time (EST) - includes New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory
Central Standard Time (CST) - includes South Australia and the Northern Territory
Western Standard Time (WST) - Western Australia.
CST is one half hour behind EST, while WST is two hours behind EST
Daylight saving is not observed in Queensland, the Northern Territory or Western Australia. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on the first Sunday in October, when clocks are put forward one hour. It ends at 2am (which is 3am Daylight Saving Time) on the first Sunday in April, when clocks are put back one hour.

Explore Australia’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ pride festivals, from Perth’s PrideFEST to Sydney’s iconic Mardi Gras. Discover inclusive events, regional celebrations, and the spirit of community that makes Australia a proud and welcoming destination.

Indulge in some of the best local country produce and a number of wineries offering great wine tasting and cellar door wine tour experiences.

It is estimated that over 500,000 winter sports enthusiasts head for the Australian ski fields each winter. There are resorts scattered all over the Alps in Victoria & New South Wales.

Surfing captured the imagination of locals and quickly built up a cult of devotees and proceeded to capture the imagination of sporting Australians.

The Avon Descent is an annual, 2 day white water event along the Avon and Swan Rivers in Western Australia.

Pies have been popular in Australia since 1788, becoming a beloved part of Australian culture and providing an Aussie take on takeaways.

In South Australia & want to find out the best surfing spots? We have them for you.

In 1919, amidst the turmoil of disrupted British Marmite imports post-World War I, an Australian company Fred Walker & Co. tasked Cyril Callister with a mission - to craft a tasty spread from yeast discarded by breweries.

Originally they were called Soldiers' Biscuits by wives, girlfriends and mothers of soldiers who went off to war.

Don’t let a hidden danger ruin your beach day. Be informed, stay safe, and enjoy our stunning coastline!
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