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.

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

There are plenty of free camping opportunities around Australia, including campsites specially designed for free campers. Think of the freedom & the money you will save!

NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Check out the annual Mandurah Crab Fest held every year in beautiful Mandurah

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.

Every year there is a wide range of free events, info sessions, an array of open gardens, and a host of market stalls.

Stadium Australia, also known as ANZ Stadium and formerly known as Telstra Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park.

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

The Adelaide Hills region is celebrated for its impressive wines, which have achieved significant international recognition.
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