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.
Darwin transforms into an electrifying cultural epicenter each August with the Darwin Festival.
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.
Indulge in some of the best local country produce and a number of wineries offering great wine tasting and cellar door wine tour experiences.
Surfing captured the imagination of locals and quickly built up a cult of devotees and proceeded to capture the imagination of sporting Australians.
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.
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.
In Western Australia & want to find out the best surfing spots? We have them for you.
When you think about white beaches and great surf, you can't helping thinking about the magnificent Western Australian coastline!
Check out the annual Mandurah Crab Fest held every year in beautiful Mandurah
Australia is famous for it’s hospitality industry, and this includes its range & quality of accommodation. We have accommodation options in Australia to suit all budgets and travellers.
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