To Our International Friends

I know from looking at the statistics for Family Road Trip Australia that many of the visitors to this site are from countries other than Australia. Although I do write for an Australian audience (I often refer to Australia as 'home' and appeal to our patriotism for instance) I am also very passionate about inspiring travellers and families from around the world to come and experience this spectacular land!

I hope the recent fanfare around Oprah's trip Down Under has encouraged those in the States and other countries to come and see Australia for themselves. Don't let the recent floods and cyclones put you off, just think how lush and green the land is and how full the rivers and water holes are!
Yes parts of Australia have suffered greatly so far this year, but part of being Australian is our ability to pull together and bounce back stronger than before! We have a remarkable history of challenges, adversity and astounding fortitude - as do many other spirited countries. Anyway I digress...
The point being that Australia is like no other place on Earth. We have an amazing variety of landscapes, climates, wildlife, plant life, culture, architecture, landmarks and events.
As I say in my book, Discover Australia Kids 'n' All, "If your dream is to see Australia, the time is now. If you have kids, well they're just going to have to come!"
Better still if you don't have kids, do it before you do or if they have grown up then get over here and start spending their inheritance!

Go See Australia!