Australia is your only real option for viewing the 2012 eclipse from land. The Northern Territory offers a shorter period of totality and poor accessiblity - especially when compared to the very accessible Queensland.
The maps above provide information on typical climate conditions at various points along the centre line of the 2012 Solar Eclipse. Images are reproduced courtesy of Jay Anderson.
My personal advise on what to do and see in Rome
Mt Egmont seen from the King Edward Park playing fields in Stratford
The Stratford Glockenspeil in Taranaki
The Antelope - your local, dog friendly, beer friendly pub
Must see ancient monuments around Rome
Historical information about the gothic Antwerp Cathedral
What to see, where to stay and eat in historic Antwerp
Recommended hotels in Vienna, Salzburg and Bregenz
Why chase solar eclipses? - Why I chase total solar eclipse all over the world
European tourism and rail organisations - a quick reference (L) - A reference guide to European tourism and rail organisations (L)
Lucerne - getting around - How to get around Lucerne in central Switzerland
Travel pictures - Pictures from my travels in Switzerland, Italy and New Zealand
London - the 11 best pubs - 11 great pubs to have a beer in in London
Berne Münster (Cathedral) - a brief history - A brief history of the Cathedral in the UNESCO-protected old town of Berne
Lucerne - 7 things not to miss - What not to miss in Lucerne
Europe - Travel information from around Europe
London markets - 15 of the best markets - 15 food, antiques and clothing markets in London worth visiting
New Zealand - A personal guide to things to do, see, eat and drink in New Zealand
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook