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During the last 65 years this race has become one of the must see national events, attracting a big public & media interest. It developed a strong influence on international ocean yacht racing, maintaining the highest standards for yacht race entry.
This year there are 102 yachts nominated for the great race to Hobart Tasmania, which will face one of the toughest races on open waters.
The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2010 will start on the 26 of December at 1pm from Sydney Harbour, following the Tasman Sea, Storm Bay and the Derwent River.
The 66th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race will be broadcasted from 12:30pm, and it will be shown live to over 45 countries.
It will be a magnificent race with great competitors. Let’s see who will take the honours in one of the toughest races in the world.

If you are in Sydney and would like to see it, make sure you prepare your picnic and go early in the morning, as all Sydney coastal borders will be fully packed with spectators & supporters in a very exciting & relaxed atmosphere. You will see the 102 competitors and hundreds of other vessels that enjoy following the start of the race. It is a sight worthwhile seeing that you will not forget. And yes, DO NOT FORGET YOUR SUN PROTECTION.

For further information please visit the official website ,which also has the yacht tracker to follow up the race.

On the 26th of december this area will be packed with hundreds of vessels,what a sight it will be.

is made from the recycled parts of up to 100 bicycles.
 
The tree-cycle is the 3rd christmas tree made from recycled materials by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. this year's tree stands aprox 7m tall, and took 8weeks to design and built.

All the bicycles are from CMA Recycling, Australia's leading integrated recycling group. Once the tree comes down, CMA will collect all the bicycle parts and recycle them again.


   
    

Oprah Winfrey's 302 American audience members  left Australia after 8 days of touring places such as Hamilton Island, Uluru, Melbourne, Hunter Valley and Sydney. They were all very excited about their experience in Australia, and many stated about being sad having to leave. Oprah decided to stay an extra day in Sydney and left on the 16th. 
While sitting between the managing director of Tourism Australia and  Qantas Chief Executive, she was heard saying that her trip "has exceeded every expectation.I have named myself an unofficial ambassador of Australia". The same was heard about her, she exceeded everybody's expectation with her down to earth personality & generosity, she definetely won many people's hearts Downunder, and would make a wonderful ambassador for Australia.

On the right is a welcoming Sydney banner for Oprah. Below is the Harbour Bridge displaying Oprah's initial, and the forecourt of the Opera House, affectionately called Oprah House during her stay which is where she filmed 2 shows on the 14th of December. These shows will be shown throught 145 countries sometime in January 2011.

      


 

If you are visiting the Blue Mountains during summer, there is no way you cannot spot these beauties!
As soon as we get to the mountains region, you can see small to large golden patches of Coreopsis Daisies (Coreopsis lanceolata) along Great Western Highway. These cheerful bunches which originate from Northern America, can be seen in the mountains during summer.

They are very pretty, but they are invasive weeds that need to be controlled. They can spread rapidly and penetrate undistubed native bushlands. In areas closed to National Parks, they need to be pulled out from the roots to stop the expantion. Beside this, they are a great sight when travelling throught he mountains.
 

  

Manly prepares itself for its annual festival of surfing.It runs for 4 days, from the 18th to the 20th of November. The festival will be full of activities, and a great opportunity to learn surfing for those that have never tried it. If you are visiting Sydney make sure you don't miss it.
For further details about the festival please refer to its official site.

It has been officially announced that the drought in New South Wales is finally over. It is now hoped that the price for fruits & vegetables will go down, as they had risen due to the lack of rain.

We are very pleased to launch our new website with lots more information and pictures of our tours.
Have a look around and let us know what you think!