These links are for people interested in visiting Australia for business or pleasure. You can visit the many links below, or find information by visiting local tourist information centres, councils and various sections of the Yellow Pages Telephone Book http://www.yellowpages.com.au

We have found that a number of the 'aggregate' tourism based websites have information that is out of date or does not include the actual website of the enterprise. As most of these places have a business telephone number, you can search by location at http://www.yellowpages.com.au and come up with several places in the one location, make a phone call and find exactly what you are looking for in less than five minutes (remember the time difference if phoning from overseas).

You may or may not know that if you book through a travel agent, they often collect a commission for making the booking. So when you book direct, it is a good idea to ask if there is a discount for booking direct or for paying with cash (10% is a reasonable request).

Australian sites

Australian Tourist Commission
http://www.australia.com

Tourism Australia - look under Research & Stats, Tourism Research Links
http://www.tourism.australia.com

Meetings Australia - resource for hosting business meetings in Australia
http://www.meetings.australia.com

See Australia
http://www.seeaustralia.com.au

Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
http://www.tourism.gov.au

Smartraveller - travel advisory service - lots of tips and advice
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au