Travel guides 2009

Kangaroo Island trip guide for December 2009: ferry or flight, how many days, Flinders Chase, Seal Bay and what to book before you go.

Bushfire season travel starts with checking fire danger ratings, Total Fire Bans and current fires before you leave. A short plan for summer holiday trips.

Singapore stopover guide for a long layover at Changi: how to get to the city, the free transit tour, left luggage, and a short loop. Facts as at October 2009.

Plan a Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney: how to get to Katoomba, the Three Sisters at Echo Point, Scenic World hours and one walk that fits a day.

Ningaloo reef snorkelling guide for Western Australia: reef length, whale shark months March to June, water temperatures, sanctuary zones and safety basics.

Niseko ski trip from Australia: when the powder runs, how to get there from Sydney or Melbourne, and what to budget for a week in Hokkaido.

Plan a Swan Valley day trip from Perth: the oldest wine region in Western Australia, cellar doors, food stops in Guildford and safe ways to get around.

Daintree rainforest visit guide: the river ferry, Cape Tribulation, guided walks, and how to stay safe around crocodiles in the Wet Tropics.

Barossa Valley wine trip guide: how to pick cellar doors, when harvest and the Vintage Festival fall, and how to get around safely from Adelaide.

Gibb River Road guide: when the road is open, what vehicle you need, the main gorges, fuel stops and how many days to allow for the Kimberley drive.

UK youth mobility visa for Australians: who can apply, the age limit, the funds you need, the work rules and how long you can stay for two years.

Bruny Island day trip from Hobart: the ferry from Kettering, The Neck, Adventure Bay, South Bruny National Park and a simple plan for one day.