• John Donaldson (Brisbane) - I am John Donaldson, I specialize in individual, tailor-made, personal & private tours of Brisbane and south-east Queensland. Come and see the real Brisbane where the locals live & play. Write your own itinerary or use our extensive local knowledge to give you an insight into the diversities of the Brisbane region.
• Monika Mileva (Brisbane) - I'm Monika from Brisbane Private Tours. I specialise in private, tailor-made tours for you and your party only. Use one of my proposed itineraries or write your own. Discover Brisbane on foot, spend a day at the beautiful Sunshine Coast, or the fast paced Gold Coast and find out why more that 2.7 million people have made South East Queensland their home.
• Philip Holland - My Sydney Guide (Sydney) - I enjoy creating tailor-made private tours for my guests so you travel at your own pace, focussing on the things that interest you. I will research your areas of interest and make suggestions that will ensure you have the most satisfying holiday possible.
Whatever your interest, I can arrange a personalised itinerary to ensure you make the most of your time in Sydney.
Barry Scanlon (Melbourne) - Daytours Victoria is a small, luxury, personally guided touring company, catering to the needs of tourists and visitors to Victoria, Australia, who want a private and attentive sightseeing experience. Small numbers mean better tours.
Sam Collins (Sydney) - I was born and bred in Sydney, a city I absolutely adore. My background is in Engineering however moved into tour guiding whilst living in Europe for about 8 years, working with large tour operators like Contiki and PP Travel.
Brisbane - full day (Brisbane) - Brisbane is a city where the air is filled with optimism and a sense of adventure is heavy on the ground. You'll be amazed by the attractions, the diverse places to visit and the shopping.
Hunter Valley Escape - Sydney (Sydney) - I pick you up at your hotel or cruise ship at a time that suits you and we head northwards across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and through Sydney's leafy Northern suburbs. Our first stop is at the Sydney Reptile Park for morning tea where not only can you see our reptiles but you can also feed a kangaroo and cuddle a koala.
Blue Mountains Naturally - Grand Canyon with trees (Sydney) - The Blue Mountains - "Grand Canyon with trees"From the bustling Sydney CBD to an Aussie BBQ in a beautiful bush setting, experience this unique tour in the comfort of a luxury small vehicle with me along to ensure you have a great day. You will experience one of the world's oldest mountain ranges with amazing views from on high.
Brisbane on foot - Riverside walk (Brisbane) - The Riverside Walk is a great way to discover Brisbane. The 7km easy grade walk will lead you along the banks of the Brisbane River, past a variety of historic buildings and over two bridges.
The Grand Tour of Brisbane (Brisbane) - Brisbane is the metropolis and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1. 8 million people, Brisbane is approximately 1000 km north of Sydney and one, if not the fastest growing cities in Australia.
CAPITAL CITY OF Australia: Canberra LANGUAGE OF Australia: English CURRENCY OF Australia: Australian dollar (AUD) COMMENTS ABOUT Australia: Cities : Canberra (capital), Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin Best Places : Ararat, Broome, Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Caloundra, Noosa, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas, the Atherton Tablelands, Daintree National Park, Australia's red centre, Uluru, aka Ayers Rock, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Ballarat Victoria's, Townsville, Thuringowa City Visa / Passport : All foreigners except New Zealanders require visas for all visits to Australia. Electricity : 240V AC Calling Code : +61 Time Zone : UTC +8 to +11
CLIMATE OF Australia: generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north RELIGION OF Australia: Anglican 26.1%, Roman Catholic 26%, other Christian 24.3%, non-Christian 11%, other 12.6% POPULATION OF Australia: 19,913,144 (July 2004 est.)>> HISTORY OF Australia: Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late 18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The new country was able to take advantage of its natural resources in order to rapidly develop its agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. Long-term concerns include pollution, particularly depletion of the ozone layer, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef. A referendum to change Australia's status, from a commonwealth headed by the British monarch to a republic, was defeated in 1999. ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF Australia: Australia has an enviable Western-style capitalist economy, with a per capita GDP on par with the four dominant West European economies. Rising output in the domestic economy has been offsetting the global slump, and business and consumer confidence remains robust. Australia's emphasis on reforms, low inflation, and growing ties with China are other key factors behind the economy's strength. The impact of drought, weak foreign demand, and strong import demand pushed the trade deficit up to $14 billion in 2003 and to $11 billion in 2004 from $5 billion in 2002. One other concern is the domestic housing bubble.
Hello, I am John Donaldson, I specialize in individual, tailor-made, personal & private tours of Brisbane and south-east Queensland. Come and see the real Brisbane where the locals live & play. Write your own itinerary or use our extensive local knowledge to give you an insight into the diversities of the Brisbane region.