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.

When trekking through the Victorian High Country make sure to hit the tracks and trails of national parks and reserves across the High Country.

If you're looking for a sport that combines the best aspects of soccer, rugby, and American football, look no further than Australian Rules Football!

Australia is one of the most successful cricket teams in the world, dominating both Test and One Day International (ODI) formats for decades.

Darwin transforms into an electrifying cultural epicenter each August with the Darwin Festival.

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

Discover why Vivid Sydney lights up the harbour city each winter with colour, creativity and world class talent. Learn how the festival began, how it grew and why it remains a much loved annual event.

If you're looking for a new and exciting sport to watch, look no further than Australian Rules Football!

When you think about white beaches and great surf, you can't helping thinking about the magnificent Western Australian coastline!

Australians are famous for their BBQ's. Enjoying the beautiful climate, standing over the BBQ waiting for the feed. Australian meat eaters are also pretty fussy about how their steak is done.

From ultra-blue waves to bright turquoise tides, Woolamai Beach on Phillip Island is the dream destination for beachgoers and surfers alike.
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