Mildura, Seallink and a wacky traveller

Geoff Harrison chats with Mildura local councillor Sharyn Peart about Victoria's most northern city and its surrounding region.

Ren Zwiers interviews Julie-Anne Briscoe from the Sealink Travel Group which provides passenger ferry services and other tourist services in South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.

'The Wacky Traveller' Buddy Winston discusses his new autobiographical book about his worldwide travels and adventures with the team of our sister show in California, Around the World Travel Radio.

Travelradio Australia #160

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Travelradio Australia's host/producer Ren Zwiers will take a four week break from the show and regular Australian-based contributor Geoff Harrison will head the show for this period. Keep an eye (and both ears) out for these shows on our podcasting site travelradioaustralia.com

Mudgee wines, ferry to Cairnryan, German sausage and better travel videos

In the February edition of Travelradio Australia John Crook reviews wines from Mudgee (NSW); David Gordon from Travelbites Radio takes us on a ferry ride from Belfast to Cairnryan; Frances Beasley introduces listeners to the delights of German sausages and Hollywood film director Rob Schiller advises on how to produce better travel videos (segment courtesy of Around the World travel radio).

The show will take a break for the rest of this month whilst host/producer Ren Zwiers takes leave to travel in Asia. It returns to normal production schedule early in March.

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Sydney Harbour is a glistening jewel in the city's crown

• Sydney Harbour - a jewel in the city's crown.

A weekend in Sydney featuring a journey on the Manly Ferry brought home, once again, the beauty of this natural harbour that city offers its visitors and residents alike. If the number of yachts on the water on the Saturday afternoon was anything to go by, this would have to be Australia's leading aquatic playground. In fact, on the return journey we noticed another Manly Ferry travelling in the opposite direction blowing its horn continuously to carve a safe pathway through the other smaller watercraft. On the mainland, Manly's famed Corso pedestrian/shopping mall has been spruced up nicely and its ocean beach is still as beautiful as ever. An ideal spot for peopl,e watching over a cappucinoi along with fish and chips! Our central Sydney base for the weekend was the Capitol Square Hotel, ideally positioned next to the Capitol Theatre which is currently presenting the Australaian production of 'Wicked'. We didn't see the show (despite it being on next door), but from other hotel guests' reviews, it was well worth the $120 admission cost. The hotel lives up to its three star rating - a good clean room and single elevator access directly from the reception desk to the upper floors (the building only boasts four floors). A discounted buffet breakfast was offered at just $12 per person upon check-in. Capitol Square Hotel is managed by Rydges and offers economical stays. We paid just $90 per night through HotelClub.com.au

VIDEO: Riding the CityCat - Brisbane

Brisbane's favourite mode of transport, the CityCat ferry plies the Brisbane River from Hamilton (downstream) through the city heart to the University of Queensland at St Lucia (upstream). A Cat arrives approximately every 10 minutes at all stops along the way, providing a seamless and pleasant method of travel which is a big hit with tourists and locals alike.

The complete one way journey takes approximately one hour.

We rode the CityCat from Bretts Wharf, Hamilton to the city and beyond on a recent weekend, capturing many of the passing Brisbane landmarks on video. This is definitely the best way to see my home town!