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| Australia and the Islands of the South Pacific have some of the most scenic vacation rental locations in the world. Owner Direct Vacation Rentals has a huge selection of vacation properties in this area of the world for you to choose from. Vacation property owners are adding their vacation homes to our listings daily, and to access them, just click on the map below to get started. Why stay in a hotel when you are away from home? Vacation Rentals in Australia and the South Pacific Islands are both affordable and much more interesting and unique than hotels. Starting from this map, you can find a fantastic vacation rental in Fiji, New Zealand accommodations, holiday homes in The Cooke Islands, vacation lodgings in French Polynesia or choose from many vacation rentals in Australia. You’ll never go back to staying in a hotel after you’ve rented a vacation home from Owner Direct Vacation Rentals. | |||||
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| Australasia is a term for a region of Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and nearby islands in the Pacific Ocean. It can also be used to refer to a continent made up of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the eastern part of Indonesia and the nearby islands in the Pacific Ocean. Australasia includes the Australian landmass (including Tasmania), New Zealand, and Melanesia: New Guinea and neighbouring islands north and east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean. The name "Australasia" was first coined by a French geographer named Charles de Brosses in 1756. When dividing up the globe into sections, he labelled the area where Australia stands as “southern Asia” – or Australasia ("austral" is Latin for “southern”). Since de Brosses’ time the word Australasia has been changed to mean a combination of "Australia and Polynesia" |
Queensland Accommodations - Here you will find one of the world's natural wonders - the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors can also experience wonderful areas within this state; Tropical North Queensland is where the rainforest meets the reef. Try a hike through the wetlands, learn about the ancient aboriginal culture, snorkel, dive and swim. You will also find the Whitsundays here, which is made up of seventy-four tropical islands. No trip down under would be complete without seeing the Outback, home to many rare and exotic animals. Brisbane is the capital here, and visitors are always welcome! New South Wales Accommodations - Rent a vacation rental home in New South Wales, Australia. Here you will find diverse landscapes including snow topped ski hills, beautiful beaches, and green farms. Visit the "real" Australian outback and towns including Broken Hill, Cobar, Silverton and White Cliffs. See kangaroos and emus in Sturt National Park. The big city of Sydney offers the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, as well as world class dining, beaches, shopping, and loads of family fun. The region also offers many wineries to tour and discover local wines. Anglesea Accommodations- Located on the coast just 90 minutes from Melbourne on the Great Ocean Road, Anglesea is a relaxing tourist destination. The main surfing beach at Anglesea or the long, quiet beach at Point Roadknight Bay makes this the perfect vacation spot. Take in the magnificently beautiful scenery of the Otways. There are an abundance of water sports available as well as golf and walking tracks. Atherton Tablelands Accommodations- 'The Tablelands', are cool, tropical highlands located less than one hour's drive from Cairns. Lake Tinaroo, Yungaburra, Lake Eacham, Curtain Fig Tree and the Seven Sisters are all within easy visiting distance. Ballina Vacation Rentals - Rent holiday lodgings directly from owners of cabins, homes and apartment accommodations in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. Bedarra Island Cottage Rentals - Located a short boat ride from the mainland of Mission Beach between Townsville and Cairns. Enjoy tropical North Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. Blackheath Cabin Rentals - Located 120 kilometers from Sydney, in the Blue Mountain region. Blackheath is famous for it’s annual "Rhododendron Festival" held in November each year. Bondi Accommodation - Located eight kilometers from Sydney, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean - known for its famous surfing worldwide. Busselton Vacation Rentals - In the Busselton area you are always near one of their white sandy beaches and surrounded by beautiful native forests with old, shady Peppermint trees. While Busselton boasts the infrastructure of a modern society, there are artists and artisans producing distinctive "down south" Western Australian wares. Cairns Accommodations - The islands of Queensland, and the Great Barrier Reef region of Tropical North Queensland in particular, are Australia’s crown jewels. Caloundra Vacation Rentals - It is located ninety-one km north of Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast at the northern part of the Pumicestone Channel. Pumicestone Passage sets Caloundra apart. Protected by Bribie Island, the Passage is a mecca for water sports including windsurfing, sailing, swimming and, of course, fishing. Canberra Accommodations - Home of many of Australia's most important public buildings, art works and institutions. Kangaroos have been known to appear just a minute or two from the city centre. Located in New South Wales, three hours from Sydney. Coffs Harbour Accommodations - Located on the New South Wales Holiday Coast, south of Brisbane and north of Sydney. This region offers visitors a variety of terrains to explore from rainforests and mountains to beaches. Daintree Vacation Rentals - Located near Tropical North Queensland’s best attractions including the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Park. Visit nearby Cape Tribulation and Port Douglas. Enjoy a tour through the rainforest, view crocodiles, try diving and sailing on the beautiful waters. Dromana - Dromana is a hamlet located on the Mornington Peninsula. Walk along the beach, pick strawberries at one of the many fields nearby or tour Phillip Island. Relaxing in the atmosphere of greenery and spectacular scenery is a must in Dromana. Katoomba Vacation Rentals - Katoomba is a small town that is a part of the Blue Mountains, one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in Australia. Visit the many galleries, the famous 800 step Giant Stairway, and the Three Sisters amazing rock formation. Kuranda Accommodations - Australia. Kuranda is located in Atherton Tablelands in Northern Queensland. It is in the mountains 25 km from Cairns and is abundant with things to do in the tropical rainforest surroundings. Take a ride on the Sky Rail from Kuranda to Caravonica or explore the Tjapukai Aboriginal and Cultural Park. There are also walking tracks and trails throughout the area. the village has restaurants, coffee shops and markets filled with local crafts. Mission Beach Cabin Rentals - Mission Beach comprises some half dozen communities stretching north from the Tam O'Shanter Point through South Mission, Wongaling, Mission Beach, Clump Point and Bingil Bay. From here visit the Great Barrier Reef, Dunk Island and more. Palm Cove Vacation Rentals - Palm Cove is a tropical paradise where the mysterious Rainforest meets the grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef. White sandy beaches lined with glorious coconut palms and year round warm ocean make Palm Cove the most beautiful beach in the world. Perth Accommodations - Perth is a modern city renowned for its enviable climate and highly acclaimed quality of life. There is a vast array of entertainment, cultural and culinary experiences available. Located on the south-western coast of Western Australia. Phillip Island Accommodations - Phillip Island is situated in Western Port. It is made up of the townships of San Remo, Churchill Island, Cowes, Newhaven and Rhyll. Take in the nightly Penguin Parade, stroll the Nobbies boardwalk or visit the Koala Conservation Centre, or the Phillip Island Wildlife Park. The pier at San Remo also has a daily pelican feeding. Phillip Island is home to the International Motorcycle Grand Prix, World Championship Superbikes and Australian Touring Car Championships. Taking a walking tour in the greenery and spectacular scenery is a must on Phillip Island. Port Douglas Accommodations - Located about sixty kilometers north of Cairns - home to the Daintree region, Great Barrier Reef, and tropical rainforests. Surfer's Paradise Holiday Rentals - Surfers Paradise is a suburb of the Gold Coast and considered the capital because of it's concentration of both high rise buildings and residents. Cavill Mall is a large shopping and restaurant attraction as well as the Esplanade Road which is a great area for walking and sight seeing. Arts and crafts can be found at the Friday evening beachfront market. It is literally a surfer's paradise and a place to take a dream vacation with it's endless beaches and an average of 300 sunny days per year. Sydney Accommodations - Located on the eastern coast of New South Wales. Take a scenic hike through the magnificent Blue Mountains or try a few of their famous wines in the Hunter region. Tinaroo Falls Villa Rentals - Visit this huge artificial lake which lies to the west of Yungaburra. Explore the thirty-one kilometers of the Danbulla Forest Road and view the famous Cathedral Fig Trees. Trinity Beach Vacation Rentals - Nearby Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef in the area referred to as the Northern Beaches. The northern Beaches include Yorkey's Knob, Kewarra, Clifton, Palm Cove and Ellis beaches. Yungaburra Accommodations - Located on the Atherton Tablelands, visit world heritage rainforest and the volcanic crater lakes of Eacham and Barrine. Rent holiday lodgings directly from owners of chalet, cabin, home and condo accommodations at Yungaburra, QL, Aus. |