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Australian Travel Numbers on the Rise

PASSENGER figures at Australia's airports are growing solidly again after the downturn caused by last year's aviation industry crisis.  Airports in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin and Alice Springs all reported good growth in overall passengers numbers for the financial year just ended.  Melbourne Airport full-year domestic passengers numbers exceeded 15million for the first time.

At Perth Airport, domestic passenger numbers were 14.8 per cent higher in financial year 2004 and international passengers up 9.6 per cent to see total passenger numbers rise 13.2 per cent to just over 6 million.  Darwin also saw a big fourth-quarter boost in international, travel, with passenger numbers a third ahead of the previous year.  The forcast for Australian Travel Agents is rosy and looks like it will be a busy year for all the travel staff.

 

Australia Travel in Winter - Darwin

You and your family and head to the Northern Territory of Australia next vacation.   Winter is the best time to visit this tropical area not far from the equator. After you have seen Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef, this lesser known part of Australia will be an adventure.  Kakadu National Park is on the list of World Heritage areas. For adults and kids alike, it is a memorable interlude in a larger trip to the great continent of Australia.

 

10-day Hawaiian cruise fr $2,675

Harvey World Travel has teamed up with Cruise Spirit to offer a 10-day Hawaiian cruise from just $2,675 per person.  The package includes return economy flights ex Sydney with Hawaiian Airlines, and 10 nights’ accommodation in an inside cabin aboard the Norwegian Wind including all meals, entertainment, tips and port charges.  Highlights of the cruise include Honolulu, Hilo, Fanning Island and Kahului where you can visit the whaling town of Lahaina and Nawiliwili.   It is valid for sale until sold out, with departure on October 13.