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Hit the pristine islands of Australia for a memorable island vacation.
Fraser Island
Location: Located off the east coast of Australia approximately 200 km north of Brisbane, Queensland, the Fraser Island is separated from the mainland by the Great Sandy Strait.
Area: The island stretches 124Km in length and covers 163000 hectares of land
Climate: subtropical climate
Currency: Australian dollar
Languages spoken: 'Gday' spoken most throughout the island though, people understand English as well.
Attractions: Its unique natural beauty, rich avifauna, azure beaches, fishing, hiking and Whale watching attract thousands of tourists round the year.
Heron Island
Location: Lying on the Tropic of Capricorn, the Heron Island it is at a distance of 72 kms NE from the coast from Gladstone, Central Queensland and 534 kms north of Brisbone
Area: 18 hectares
Climate: Tropical
Currency: Australian dollar
Languages spoken: English is understood throughout the island.
Attractions: Listed among the World Heritage Great Barrier Reefs, the island is known for its stunning diving spots, amazing range of water sports, rich avifauna and marine documentary.
Kangaroo Island
Location: Kangaroo Island is the third largest island off the coast of Australia located about 110 km south-west of Adelaide.
Area: The island covers an area of 4500 square kilometers and is 155 kilometers long and 55 kilometers wide
Climate: Temperate
Currency: Australian dollar
Languages spoken: various language tours are organized in the Kangaroo islands including English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Japanese.
Attractions: Visit the museums, art galleries, parks, gardens, shops, services, tours, wine and wineries at the Island.
Magnetic Island
Location: Located 8 km from Townsville
Area: 5184 ha
Climate: tropical
Currency: Australian dollar
Languages spoken: English
Attractions: Museums, art galleries, parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, nightlife, shopping
North Stradbroke Island
Location: Located in Moreton Bay, North Stradbroke Island is 30 km southeast of Brisbane.
Climate: Sub tropical
Currency: Australian dollar
Languages spoken: English
Attractions: Whale watch
Tasmania
Location: The island of Tasmania is situated to the south east of mainland Australia
Area: area of 68 332 kmē / 26383 square miles
Climate: Temperate
Currency: Australian dollar
Languages spoken: English
Attractions: The Island houses a number of historical sites, mountain walks and wildlife parks.
New Zealand
Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia
Area: 269,000 sq km
Climate: Temperate with sharp regional fluctuations
Currency: Australian dollar
Languages spoken: English, Maori
Attractions: A list of adrenaline, adventure and relaxing activities on offer in New Zealand satiates diverse penchants of the tourists.
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