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Australia invites Malaysian travellers to Come and Say G’day with “Great Australian Deals”

Malaysians spoilt for choice with attractive travel bargains across 15 partners to choose from Dreaming of a trip Down Under? Snap up a deal at Tourism Australia’s virtual travel fair today, featuring exclusive fares and discounts across flight, hotel, tour, car rentals, and experiences. This is the fourth edition of the highly anticipated travel sale and deals will be up for grabs from now until 10 March 2023. The announcement comes on the back of Tourism Australia’s latest campaign, ‘Come and Say G’day’, which combines recognisable and beloved icons, stunning scenery, and welcoming Aussie characters, reminding the world why there’s nothing like Australia. As part of the online fair, Tourism Australia has teamed up with five major airlines – Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, AirAsia X, and Scoot to offer fares starting from just RM858**. Additionally, tourism products ranging from hotels to adventure and leisure experiences have come on board to extend exciting offers – s...

Embark on a Winter Adventure in Western Australia

Explore three unique places for a memorable winter experience in Western Australia For Malaysians who live in a hot and humid weather all year round, going on a winter holiday is a great way to break the norm and experience the cold weather, albeit gently, for going from extreme humidity to the frosty cold may need some time to acclimatise. This is why Western Australia is at the top of the list for places with temperate winter in the Southern Hemisphere to consider for a winter holiday. With temperature ranging between 8 to 19˚C during the winter months of June to August, Western Australia is only a short 5-hour direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth, and is a place of endless surprises that offers plenty to do especially during winter. Let’s look at the top three activities to do for an unforgettable winter adventure in Western Australia: Spot humpback whales in Augusta Australia is renowned for its rich biodiversity and wildlife, including marine life. In the humble town of Augus...

What’s New in Australia: Experience winter wonderland, uncover stories of ancient cays and seascapes, and go black truffle hunting

There’s nothing like Australia and this month, get ready to experience Australia’s winter wonderland, immerse yourself in the cultural history of an ancient coral cay, and taste your way around exciting food festivals, including the much-awaited black winter truffle hunt. Below is a monthly roundup of upcoming events as well as the latest tourism experiences, restaurant openings, and exciting new stays. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like more information on these or other uniquely Australian experiences! Upcoming Festivals & Events Truffle is on the menu at Canberra’s Truffle Festival. Photo Credit: VisitCanberra The Truffle Festival (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory) : From mid-June to mid-August, Canberra and the surrounding region comes alive with gourmet events and activities to celebrate the arrival of the much-awaited black winter truffle. Experience hunting with truffle dogs, cooking demonstrations, growing and storing workshops, signature lunches and d...

Malaysia – Australia is Excited to Welcome You Back!

Tourism Australia is excited to be welcoming back travellers from Malaysia to Australia, with Australia reopening its borders for fully vaccinated visa holders, tourists, business travellers, and other visitors around the world from today, 21 February 2022. The announcement is part of Australia’s planned re-opening of international travel and builds on quarantine-free travel arrangements with Singapore, which came into effect on 21 November 2021, and for visitors from Japan and South Korea along with Working Holiday Makers from 15 December 2021. Visa holders who are not fully vaccinated will still require a valid travel exemption to enter Australia, and will be subject to state and territory quarantine requirements. Tourism Australia Regional General Manager South and South-East Asia, Brent Anderson, said he hopes Malaysians will jump on the opportunity to fall in love with Australia all over again. “Australia has long been a popular outbound destination for Malaysian travellers, with ...