Australia Travel Destinations

Australia’s capital Canberra is located within the state of New South Wales. It is sometimes known as the bush capital because of the bushland reserves which are classified as a natural park. The reserves go all the way to the city’s center and extends to more than half of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).  Canberra is rich with culture and history as many of the countries most important monuments are located in the ACT. Some of these include the Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and the new National Museum of Australia.  Canberra is also 300 km from Sydney and 655 km from Melbourne, both of which are accessible by road, air, or train transport.

If you are looking for a place to stay, why not try Pioneer’s Retreat Queenstown. It is situated in Tasmania’s rugged West Coast. It is near many attractions. You can cruise at the Gordon River or have a tour at the mines.There are also ocean beaches or why not take a walk through the rainforests. They also have many amenities provided like carpark, playground, room service, barbeque facilities even a vehicle wash. Babysitting service is also available so that couples with children who want to have some time on their own can enjoy more what the place has to offer.

The staff are very friendly and accommodating which would make your stay really worthwhile.

Tasmania is separated from the Australian mainland by the 240-kilometer Bass Strait. This gorgeous state is a green island of beautiful landscapes, temperate climate, friendly people, and a creative artists community. More than 40% of the island are protected World Heritage Area. Tasmania is so small that you can walk through a green alpine meadow in the morning and end up in a tropical white sand beach by the afternoon. Besides seeing the natural beauty of the place, many travelers come to this state to enjoy its cultural offerings. Despite having a small population of 500,000, Tasmania supports many cultural festivals and a world-class orchestra.

For a truly authentic Australian experience, head over to Western Australia. The capital city Perth offers a smooth, easy lifestyle with the tranquil Swan River and the colorful inner city parks. There is so much to do within the city, from swimming in the blue ocean waters to enjoying an evening sipping beer at a lively pub. Head down South West for forests of tall, ancient trees and world-class wineries. You can also find the white sand beaches of the Southern Ocean here. The seas in this area are home to amazing marine life, including humpback whales. If you wanna explore the Australian outback, go to the North West area for regions of ancient land forms, deep red rock formations, ancient Abroginie culture, and quality accomodations.

Victoria may be a small state, but many tourists from around the world go all over the place for its local food and wine, natural attractions, history, and the major fashion, sports, and cultural events. Wine lovers will definitely have a great time at Victoria as this state is known for its superb wineries and gourmet food. There’s also a lot of history in the state; most of the towns sprung up because of the mid-19th century gold rush. These towns became lively modern cities filled with art galleries, luxury hotels, and cosmopolitan restaurants.

Are you a wine enthusiast? Then Adelaide is the place to be. Their cellar door pass will allow you to taste some of the best Australian wines from their different wine regions such as Adelaide, Barossa, Mount Benson and many more. You can get the following benefits by acquiring a Cellar Door Pass for as low as $99.00 AUD:

• Premium wine tastings
• A wine carton that can contain as much as 12 bottles of wine
• The said carton being delivered at your doorstep
• A CD containing different wine resources such as interviews of winemakers
• And many more!

This place definitely has to be included in your tour list!

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Located at the Western edge of Australia, Perth is the fourth largest city in Australia. A lot of establishments are found in the area (including tall buildings) and different sight seeing zones are found in every corner. Due to the wondrous layout of the city, there is an available bus tour in Perth. You get to ride their open top double-decker bus that stops from time to time, wander around for an hour and ride again the bus to go to the next destination. The following are the routes of their Perth bus tour:

• Barrack Street Jetty
• Kings Park & Botanic Garden – Main Car Park Fraser Avenue
• Harbour Town – Wellington Street
• 306 Murray Street – Bobby Dazzler Pub
• 56 William Street
• Barrack Street Jetty
• Perth Town Hall – 565 Hay Street
• Gallery/Museum – Beaufort St, Northbridge
• Burswood Entertainment Complex
• Sheraton Hotel – Hill St

Hop in!

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New South Wales is a very diverse state that’s also home to the country’s most cosmopolitan city, Sydney. In the city there are five World Heritage sites that are worth checking out, including the Sydney Opera House. Surrounding the city is a myriad of national parks, mountains, forests, and ancient river valleys. World Heritage sites at the outskirts of the city include Mungo National Park, Blue Mountains Area, Lord Howe Island, and the Gondwana Rainforests. Each location offers travelers and tourists the unique opportunity to experience natural beauty, a wide range of leisure activities, and historical places like ancient burial sites.

Lamington National Park is a sight to behold. The large trees (each tree can be embraced by about 20 people), are the favorites of the some of the jungle lovers, since there are only a few national parks that feature these kinds of vegetation. If you plan to join their tour (will last about 10 hours straight), you will be guided by the experts inside the jungle, the egg rock in Bellbird circuit and try to outdo the recorded feat of 13 people inside the Black Butt tree in Moreton Bay. Don’t forget to bring packed snacks as you can have a picnic with your friends at Mt. Tamborine while watching professional hand gliders take off!

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If you want to relax, enjoy or hit the tracks, then Thredbo is the place to be.

Thredbo is a village that is open all year round. There is always something to do what ever season you plan to visit.

The all year round activity is the Slope ride. In winter, you can curl up in the blankets and ride the slopes. In spring, green trails are open for hikers and bikers. During summer, You can bring your summer backpacks to explore mountain ranges. In autumn, enjoy the crisp bite in the air.

In Thredbo, you can either be on the go and try out all the activities in store or slow down and relax and enjoy the sights.

Whatever you decide to do, for sure you will enjoy Thredbo.