Day Tours in Victoria

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Tips for Whale-watching

Whale-watching encompasses watching some of the largest mammals in their natural habitats. It can be a thrilling experience especially when it is done at the right time and as recommended by tour guides who know when it is the right time to explore the sea for a thrilling sea cruise. Here are some of the tips to get the most out of your sea adventure:

  • Book with a reputable tour company

Whale-watching can be a cruise experience for first-timers, it may also be the most expensive and time-consuming experience, especially when adventuring with children. Before booking tickets for your whale watching tour, take time to research tour guide companies and settle on a company that posted extremely well in terms of feedback and reviews from past clients. Make sure you keep time and arrive in time to take care of nitty-gritty things before boarding. Running up and down and rushing to finish up before the start of the tour makes the tour hectic and it is uncalled for.

  • Check the weather conditions and marine forecast keenly

Although cruising through rough waters and getting water splashed might sound thrilling for some, it might not be a good time for whale watching. Whale watching tours with Spirit of Hervey Bay might decline to go into the sea when they think it is unsafe, but generally, whale watching requires a calm day. Sea tour guides will not have seasickness in case unexpected things happen while in the sea, so if you are prone to seasickness, it is better to choose the calmest day possible for your whale watching tour.

  • Check sightings

Going into the sea for a whale watching adventure has no guarantee that you will see the whales, that said, whales migrate as they wish, so sightings are empirical that you might get a chance to see them. You must check the latest sightings and the type of species sighted before commencing the tour. In case of unsuccessful whale searching, not all is lost, take your time to enjoy the sea and other alternatives like birds, sea breeze, waves and more and try another time.

  • Pack well for the sea

The weather in the sea can be unpredictable and the temperatures can go extreme, dress well for the sea and remember it might pour down amid the sea. Wear sunscreen and make sure they are well attached so they are not blown into the sea. If you are wearing sunglasses, make sure they have lanyards so you don’t risk them diving into the sea.

  • Don’t forget the camera

You will not want to lose all the memories of your adventure. The camera will help you capture the moments, capture the whale’s tail or whatever you encounter while in the sea. Keep a record of your experience in whale watching adventure to show others or refresh memories later on.

  • Try again another time

If your first trip was not successful, try again another time, every adventure in the sea is not the same. And probably those beautiful photos you see on the websites or newsletters are from many years back, and similar sightings might not happen often. So don’t give up, if you are not successful the first time, try again another time and you might be lucky.

  • Take motion sickness medication if you are prone

If you are not certain how your body will react to sea motions, take the right medication first before boarding.

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5 Ways in Which The Pandemic Has Affected The Tourism Industry

The Aviation Industry got affected the most because, in over 100 countries, air travel was banned. It is highly unsafe to sit in an airplane during a time when we can’t share our breathing space with anyone else. Even though planes have air filtration systems it’s highly advised to avoid them because there is not enough distance between the passengers or fresh air.

So this industry received a major blow and has lost nearly 80% of the business even though it’s the fastest way to travel and people were stranded when they banned it. Even after the ban, most people are avoiding it although the tickets are almost half off.

People stopped staying in hotels as it’s unsanitary

The hardest thing is this, even if people manage to drive to a place they need a place to stay, but due to the pandemic, people don’t want to risk staying at a hotel or Airbnb. This happens because germs are left on door handles, beds, and carpets. Everything can’t be sterilized so it’s easy to transfer germs if people book them back to back. These businesses received a major blow as they have been vacant for months. 

Car Services

People usually get around using public transport or services like Uber during their tours. But that was suspended too. Public transport is the cheapest way to get around in a new city, but just like airplanes, trains or taxis aren’t very clean and lack fresh air.

This makes people feel threatened and was suspended by the government for some time. This affected the drivers of Uber and Kareem because they depended on their daily earnings to support their families. Also, taxi, bus, and train workers were jobless and haven’t recovered fully yet.

Many famous tourist attractions are closed

Organizations and Companies got their money from selling tickets and souvenirs to people. Many places like the Bean in Chicago, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Disneyland and adventure tours western Australia have closed down and will reopen. If large sites like these closed then we know that all the smaller and less popular ones closed as well that helped support small towns or cities.

These sites attracted hundreds of thousands of tourists every year and that helped boost all industries of a country, especially the local vendors, who sell local food, souvenirs, clothes, and handcrafted goods. 

Reluctant to travel after the pandemic

Even after the pandemic ends people will be reluctant. As seen in some places the airplanes used weren’t maintained and they crashed. This may have been because many people were laid off and when there weren’t regular maintenance checks happening, so it ended in a disaster.

The aftershocks of this pandemic will affect everything even after the pandemic as people are cautious but hopefully, everything should recover. This pandemic has helped our environment a lot and has helped reverse the clock, this might slow down the sixth mass extinction. This also made the green sites a lot cleaner and so it may look more beautiful and may attract more people. 



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WHAT TO SEE IN MELBOURNE IN TWO DAYS

Melbourne is a city of cosmopolitan charm. Seemingly European, it is actually a “frontier” city : always remember that we are – at least from our point of view – on the other side of the world, squeezed between ocean and desert.

The ideal would be to slip into its folds and participate in concerts and cultural events, which are the order of the day here. But anyhow: you can’t always choose and therefore, if you have 48 hours available and maybe Melbourne is a passing stop for you, I suggest a short list of things to do / see.

Start at Federation Square , the main square, and arrive at Bourke Street and beyond. It is here, in fact, that business is played out, it is here that people buy, stroll, play. Federation Square, in particular, is the quintessential meeting point for every Australian, and is usually called Fed Square. It houses various bars and museums, including the Australian Center for the Moving Image and the Ian Potter Center / NGV Australia, a gallery dedicated to Australian and Aboriginal art in all its forms.

This path, which passes by the imposing St Paul’s Cathedral , has the shape of a quadrilateral, inside which it is not unlikely that you will find singers and extraordinary improvisers, which make Then reach the Queen Victoria Market , a huge open-air market, where you can rummage through various trinkets and restaurants.

AFTERNOON:
After lunch, the Shrine of Remembrance awaits you : located inside the Kings Domain , a green park surrounded by skyscrapers, it is a memorial dedicated to the Australian fallen. An idyllic stroll, which could be even more so if you add the adjacent botanical gardens to the list of things to see. But you can’t do everything in 48 hours!

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STATE OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA: TIPS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP

We will be on Government Street at 9:00 am and start our tour of Victoria in the best possible way: by having breakfast at the most famous hotel in the city , the Fairmont Empress.

From here we will start walking towards Craigdarroch Castle , a majestic construction built in the late 19th century. We will visit its interior admiring the beautiful rooms.

Then, we will go to Victoria Distillers , the perfect place for spirits lovers. This place is especially famous for the production of artisanal gin : for this reason,

Our Victoria tour will then take us to the Victoria Butterfly Gardens or to carry out a wine tasting at the Church & State Winery : you can choose between these two experiences when booking.

Finally, we will conclude the itinerary by visiting the famous Butchart Gardens , a fairytale place where we will immerse ourselves in nature.

To reach the State of Victoria it is particularly convenient to fly to Melbourne . For this trip I flew with Qatar Airways . If you want some more advice, I refer you to the first part of the guide to the discovery of Australia in which I talked about the flight experience.