Out and about in Sydney...

The British winter is the perfect time to visit Australia, especially those in search of winter sunshine. Sydney remains the one of the hippest and coolest of cities worldwide, attracting hundreds of visitors each year, likened to more of a resort on the beach than the beating heart of...

Port Douglas…Tota...

At 6.38am on the 14th November 2012, all those visiting the Port Douglas region of Australia will be in the prime viewing spot for a Total Solar Eclipse. Sections of local beaches will be booked out for private parties, but the majority will be open to the public, to experience together...

Wild Bush Luxury in the...

You might think that there is a paradox between the ‘back to nature’ Wild Bush experience and the concept of luxury living. How is it that you can truly unravel the secrets of the Australian Outback and stay in stylish accommodation? The much sought after idea of being able to retreat...

My Perfectly Planned Pr...

Here at Turquoise we have been asking friends & clients to tell us a little a bit about an object or thing which is close to their  hearts…so I thought it only fair that I should go first and tell you the story of my engagement on Lizard Island in tropical North Queensland. As a...

‘You can’t ...

As she rides the swells of the Southern Ocean, Australia’s smallest and southern-most state conveys a precious cargo of plants and animals. In many parts of Australia, wildlife has suffered massive decline. However, because of their isolation, many of Tasmania’s species remain in...

Campervan Trips around ...

Sue Bell, our product manager here at Turquoise spent her early 20′s as a Jilaroo (cowgirl) in an Australian outback station. From then on Sue’s passion for Australia has grown and is very much our guru here at Turquoise for everything down under…One of our clients...