LEARN COMM 1003 online group assignment.

1. Australian
Travel Destinations
Timothy Buckingham Brooke Cairns Michelle Cadd
(10032752) (7745559) (100357971)

2. Melbourne
Image retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Yarra_Night_Panorama,_Melbourne_-_Feb_2005.jpg

3. Attractions
Surrounded by parks, gardens and historic architecture, Melbourne is home to
high –end cuisine, blockbuster sporting events, music and art festivals and family fun
activities.
Major attractions include but are not limited to:
o Melbourne Zoo
o Luna Park
o Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
o Melbourne Aquarium
o Melbourne Cricket Ground
o Eureka Skydeck 88
o Flinders Street Station
Image retrieved from
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flinders_Street_Station

4. Transportation
Accessing Melbourne's best attractions, sporting venues and shopping
precincts is easy and affordable with Melbourne's train, tram and bus services.
If public transport is not for you, Melbourne's freeways and roads are easy to
access and navigate.
Once in Melbourne options for transport include:
o Train
o Tram
o Bus
o Bicycle
o Car / motorcycle
o Taxi
Image retrieved from
http://freeaussiestock.com/free/Victoria/Melbourne/slides/melbourne_

5. Accommodation
Whether you are looking for a luxurious suite with city views or basic backpacker
accommodation – Melbourne is sure to have what you are looking for!
Popular accommodation available to all types of holiday makers include:
oGuesthouse / Bed and Breakfast.
oHotels / Motels ranging from 3 -5 star ratings.
oBudget Hotels and Hostels.

6. Weather
Melbourne is a city with virtually its own climate zone - the only thing predictable about the
weather is that it’s unpredictable!
o Best seasons are generally considered to be autumn (March to May) and spring
(September to November). These are the best times to enjoy good weather and avoid
massive tourist crowds.
o Summers (December to February) range from warm to hot conditions - one day can be 25
degrees Celsius and the next 40.
o Winter (June to August)) can be cold, however Melbourne does not experience ice storms
or blizzards, and at this time, accommodation and airfares are generally discounted.

7. Perth
Brooke Cairns

8. AttractionsPerth is home to a variety of attractions including park lands, marine and nature life, beautiful
beaches, shopping and more.
Major attractions include:
oThe Bell Tower
o Located where Perth meets the Swan River the Bell tower stands as one of the largest
musical instruments in the world housing historic bells dating back to the 14th
Century.
o The bell Tower was specifically built to house the bells of St Martins in the Field Church.
o Perth’s bell tower is the only bell tower in the world where
can view all the bells ringing.
oRottness Island
o a protected reserve, located just 19km off the mainland.
o Rottness Island is full of pristine beaches and snorkelling opportunities for couples, families
and individuals.
o Catch the Rottnes Express over to Rottness Island and make it there in just 25 minutes.

9. Transportation
Transport In Perth is available through the means of highway / freeway
networks as well as train and bus services.
Once in Perth transport is available by:
o Car / motorcycle
o Train
o Bus
o Taxi
o Bicycle

10. Accommodation
Perth has a variety of accommodation for a range of guests from backpackers to
families.
Cheaper accommodation comes in the form of hostels and can be acquired for $48 for a
twin share dorm. Also available are star rating hotels starting from $89 per night.
Included within the CBD are:
oGuesthouse / Bed and Breakfast.
oHotels / Motels ranging from 3 -5 star ratings.
oBudget Hotels and Hostels.

11. Weather
Perth is one of five mediterranean climate zones in the world. For majority of the year
the weather is warm and sunny. The winter is usually wet, however temperatures do not
generally drop very low.
oThe best time to visit Perth is between Spring and Autumn as the temperature is more
pleasant ranging between 21-26 degrees in comparison with 28 up to 45 degrees in
Summer.
oWinter and Spring are generally high in rainfall experiencing between 54-65 millimeters
of rain during these seasons. During Autumn and Summer the rainfall varies between
10-30millimetres of rain.

12. Hobart
Michelle Cadd
Hobart Wharf [Image]. Retrieved from
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bratha/3734304253/

13. Attractions
Hobart is a relaxing and laid back getaway from Australia’s mainland.
Major attractions in Hobart consist of:
o Port Arthur
o Wildlife Feeding Frenzy
o Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens
o Mount Wellington
o Sullivan’s Cove
o Rosny Point Lookout
o Battery Point
o Myrtle Forest
Mount Wellington [Image]. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Wellington_(Tasmania)#mediaviewer/File:
Mount_Wellington.jpg

14. Transportation
Hobart is 20 minutes from the airport. Travel to Hobart is via airport shuttle or taxi
Once in Hobart the options to get around are:
o Cycling
o Walking
o Taxis
o Buses
o Ferry or Water Taxi
o Hobart Hopper (free) – hop on, hop off
o Private Car
Metro Tasmanian Bus [Image. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Tasmania#mediaviewer/File:
Metro_Tasmania_MAN_midibus.jpg

15. Accommodation
Hobart has accommodation to suit all types of holidaymakers
including:
oGuesthouse / Bed and Breakfasts.
oHotels / Motels and Resorts ranging from 3 -5 star ratings.
oBudget Hotels and Hostels/Backpackers
oFarm Stays and Caravan/Camping

16. Weather
Hobart’s weather consists of four season: summer, autumn, spring and winter. The climate
is described as cool temperate.
o Hobart is the second driest capital city in Australia.
o Warmest time to travel is between December and March (average daily temp between 17C
and 23C).
o Winter averages between 3C and 11C daily.
o Hobart’s average rainfall is 626 mm per year

17. Credibility
The references that were used within this presentation were considered to be reliable and
credible. The criteria used to assess the sources were:
 information is current
 contact information
 information is complete & comprehensive
 goals/objectives for posting the information
 author credibility
Each source has current and up to date information some updated as recently as January
2015. The sources used displayed contact information for consumers to contact the supplier/author
should they need to. The information contained in the websites is comprehensive and informative.
When the information was compared to other websites the information was found to be true and
accurate. The authors were mostly government sites (state and local) and well known, popular travel
sites.
We felt it is important to ensure within the presentation we used credible sources as there are
‘no universal standards for posting information online, and digital information may be easily altered,
plagiarized, misrepresented, or created anonymously under false pretenses’ (Metzger, 2007). Studies
such as Metzger (2007) has also shown that internet users do not check the accuracy of information
obtained online. Therefore it is imperative that authors of presentations using online information check
the credibility of the sources they are using.

18. References
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (n.d.). Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/web+pages/statistics?
opendocument#from-banner=LN
City of Melbourne. (n.d.). Parking. Retrieved from http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ParkingTransportandRoads/Parking/Pages/Parking.aspx
City of Melbourne. (n.d.). Research and statistics. Retrieved from
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/AboutMelbourne/statistics/Pages/Statistics.aspx
Expedia Inc (n.d.) on Accommodation Hobart. Retrieved January 19, 2015 from http://www.wotif.com/search/results?
userCurrencyCode=AUD&region=2417&starRatingMatch=5&page=5
Hobart City Council (2011) on Economic Profile. Retrieved January 19, 2015 from
http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Business/Economic_Profile
Hobart City Council (n.d.) on Getting Around Hobart. Retrieved January 19, 2015
http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Transport/Getting_Around_Hobart
Hobart Wharf [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/bratha/3734304253/
Lonely Planet. (2015). Melbourne Australia. Retrieved from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/melbourne
Metro Tasmanian Bus [Image. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Tasmania#mediaviewer/File:Metro_Tasmania_MAN_midibus.jpg

19. References continued
Metzger, M.J. (2007). Making Sense of Credibility on the Web: Models for Evaluating Online Information and Recommendations for Future
Research. DOI: 10.1002/asi
Mount Wellington [Image]. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Wellington_(Tasmania)#mediaviewer/File:Mount_Wellington.jpg
Stayz Pty Ltd (n.d.) on Activities in Hobart. Retrieved January 19, 2015 from http://www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/tas/southern-
tasmania/hobart/activities
Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (n.d.) on Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved January 19, 2015 from
http://www.hobarttravelcentre.com.au/essential_information
Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (n.d.) on Where to Stay. Retrieved January 19, 2015 from
http://www.hobarttravelcentre.com.au/where_to_stay/1515054?start=9&k=&view=1&r=Hobart%20and%20Surrounds&deals=
Tourism Tasmania (n.d.) on Climate and Weather. Retrieved January 19, 2015 from http://www.discovertasmania.com.au/about/climate-
and-weather
Trip Advisor Australia (n.d.) on Top things to do in Hobart. Retrieved January 19, 2015 from http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attractions-
g255097-Activities-Hobart_Tasmania.html
Visit Melbourne. (n.d.). Welcome to Melbourne Australia. Retrieved from http://www.visitmelbourne.com/