Australia Travel Destinations

Luna park is an amusement park situated on the Port Phillip Bay and is one of St Kilda’s distinctive landmark It has a very rich history as it has been opened since 1912. The Scenic Railway is the oldest continually-operating roller coaster in the world, even the carousel is heritage registered.

The entrance is a broad mouth of a clown and is definitely a fun filled place for kids and adults as well. It is definitely a place to go if you want to have fun and enjoy with its cool and fun rides as well as exciting games. There is always something to look forward to for every member of the family.

Moreton Island is a major tourist destinations in Australia. This island is formed of sand and allures the visitors with its unspoilt beauty. This is located in the Moreton Bay Marine Park . It is seen that most of the parts of Moreton Island is occupied by the National Park. This park offers a wide variety of animal and plant species. It provides many recreational activities like camping, recreational angling and whale watching. You can even do four wheel driving with its many four wheel trails as well as walking trails. Guided tours to the sand dunes is also very popular

The late Steve Irwin, known as the Crocodile Hunter, co-owned the Australian Zoo with his wife Terri Irwin. Steve was an advocate of animal conservation and it has been proven with his Australian Zoo, since there are no other zoos like it. Some animals found in the zoo are by far, the most feared in the world (i.e. reptiles such as snakes, arachnids such as tarantulas, big mammals such as elephants and more!), but even though most people fear these animals, the Australian Zoo authorities are more than willing to inform the people about these animals. You can even touch them, play with them and feed them unlike any other zoos in the world.

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One of the places to visit in Canberra is Gold Creek Village.

It is a great place for the family.

In gold creek, you will find the Gold Creek resort for a family swimming. You can also visit the Ginninderra Gallery to have a look at how their crafts are made like candle and quilt making. There is also the reptile center, if you are not afraid to check out the snakes and other reptiles. In close proximity is the National Dinosaur Museum and the The Bird Walk which kids would really enjoy. Parents would also love the wide variety of stores in the place as well as the cafes to eat and relax after a whole day’s tour.

Canberra is Australia’s Capital. The population is approximately 308,086. It has a very rich culture with its fabulous architectures and cultural landmarks like Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, the High Court, Parliament House, Old Parliament House, the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, and the National Library of Australia. . It is also surrounded by nature with its many hills and National Parks. Situated at the center of the city is the very beautiful artificial lake, Lake Burley Griffin.

It also has lots of shops and malls for shopping buffs as well as tourist spots and is a major tourist destination for many International visitors.

Like most cultures, Australia is a multicultural society. It has people from all over the world of different culture and beliefs.

The cultures have change as time goes by but the Aboriginal culture still exist and is still one of the riches. It has survived colonization although it has effects on the way people lived.

At present, the Indigenous people only make up 2% of the entire Australian population (about 410 000 people). They now live throughout Australia which includes cities, towns, even the outback. Now there is no specific Indigenous culture but a mix of modern and traditional ways and practices.

Touring Australia is fun but touring Australia by four-wheel-drive (4WD) is much more fun.

With a 4WD you are able to go to remote places and see beautiful areas. You can tour the desert and experience white sand.

Corong National Park has a 4WD track wherein you can explore the coast and get a glimpse of the birdlife.

Some parks are only accessible by 4WD like the Coffin Bay National Park and discover the secrets of Flinders Ranges National Park.

Some desert parks were once considered to be inaccessible, however with 4WD vehicles travelers can now explore.

There are many travels and tours offering this kind of service, so why not give it a try for a new kind of exploring experience.

Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort is a haven for those who want to experience some wildlife adventure. They offer a wide variety of sight seeing tours, snorkeling, parasailing and the like. From bottlenose dolphins to Australian pelicans, the animals in this wildlife paradise can make you breathless and you will find yourself wanting to come back for more. It is located about an hour from Brisbane or Gold Coast if you choose to take their available catarman. There are also lots of hotels and other lodging shelters in case you would want to extend your vacation (more than the 2-days and 1 night travel agenda of the Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort).

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If you love Australia, but not the arid climate, you might want to visit Tasmania, the southernmost part of Australia. Tasmania has a history of housing the penal settlements of far gone colonial times, which is still part of the charm of the region. Colonial style-houses and remnants of the old prisons still remain on the island, which are both national heritage sites as well as tourist attractions.

There are a lot of activities here for tourists due to the region’s varied landscape that offers beaches and rugged mountains, as well as natural parks and reserves. Tasmania is generally considered to be one of the cleanest places on earth so there is minimal air and water pollution, so you can enjoy nature in all its majestic glory, whether inland or at sea.

Off the coast of Queensland Australia is the Great Barrier Reef that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to it’s diverse and natural wonder. Considered as the largest reef habitat on earth, the reef is composed of several coral islands amidst the many coral formations that are teeming with wildlife and plant life that is truly a wonder to behold. Labeled as one of the seven natural wonders of the natural world by CNN it generates an estimated $1 billion Australian Dollars a year in tourism, fishing and other sea oriented ventures. Though a very beautiful place to visit, the true wonder of the area can only be seen underwater where snorkeling and diving offer the best views.
The area has had it’s problems, from marauding starfish to other man-made threats but the diversity and sheer transparency of the reef has always managed to keep it alive. This makes the area a very fragile environment for anything man does on land is quickly transmitted to the healthy environment under the sea which can kill of its coral and fish residents. Many of the world’s endangered sea creatures take refuge in these waters such as the endangered sea turtles, to whales and other reptiles that have almost been wiped out of many other areas. A true wonder under the sea, the Great Barrier Reef is a wonderful natural sight to see for the water loving kind that is.