Australia Travel Destinations

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.

In a drive to boost tourism to the country, the government introduced the “Best job in the world”, drive, a publicity stunt aimed at getting one person to live on Hamilton Island smack in the Great Barrier Reef. The drive has already sparked millions of applications as the tourism industry screens and decides who the lucky individual would be, for the task at hand though relatively easy would span close to 6 months. The lucky chosen one would get free airfare to/from their country to the site plus a salary of $AU 150,000 as pay/salary for lazing around the island. There is a beach home complete with all the necessary amenities, some chores and a golf buggy which is for getting around (to where?). Some chores include, live feeds, blogs and some research on the reef just at their doorstep.
All while the people of the earth get their view on the state of the marine life as that lucky one spends the day getting on with life. The contest will be accepting applicants till February 22, with all shortlisted winners getting the chance to be flown to Hamilton island in early May for the final selection process. The Best Job in the World contract begins on July 1, 2009 till January 2010.

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オーストラリアは自国の大型水族館、シドニー水族館を誇りにしています。 この施設はニューサウスウェルズにあります。 水族館は約650種という非常に多量なオーストラリアの水生生物を扱っています。 6000匹の魚とその他の水生生物を持っています。 ここでの主要な展示物は透明な水中のガラストンネルでしょう。 あなたの上をサメが泳ぐのを見ることが出来ます。 もう一つの見せ場はグレートバリヤーリーフのサンゴ環境です。 水族館はこの国の200年記念の1988年にオープンしました。 いまだに観光客の人気アトラクションです。今年、水族館はクロコダイル展示を計画しています。

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The Great Ocean Road is a breath taking coastal drive full of twists and turns. The incredible road cuts through Torquay to Warrnambool, with every turn, you can expect yourselves to be be awed by the wonderful sight to the driver’s disappointment. Every year, 7 million tourists take the spectacular ride across the whole stretch of natural wonder. Now its your time to experience and discover the Southwest Victoria coastline.The world’s most scenic road boasts of world famous areas such as the Otways rain forest, Surf Coast, the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road itself. And some historic villages like Queenscliff and Portland. The road offers great views of the most photogenic coastlines.

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今春、オーストラリアのブルーマウンテンを発見、探索してみましょう。 マウンテンバイクで細い小道を走ることが出来ます。 また経験者のガイドの助けによりロッククライミングを習うことも出来ます。 素晴らしい山々の設定で、瞑想し、ヨガを行ってください。 ブルーマウンテンはシドニーから運転して2時間以内の場所にあります。 そこは野性的で驚異的な真の自然のワンダーランドです。 頂上では終わらない地平線の眺望、谷へまっすぐ水を落とす滝などが貴方を迎えます。 数え切れないほどある展望台では、貴方は悠然と座り自然を独り占めすることができます。 買い物や食事には多数のレストラン、カフェ、お店、宿、ブティックなどがあります。 ブルーマウンテン地域は今年、2008年の最も楽しめる休暇の入り口となるでしょう。

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Australia boasts of its large aquarium with Sydney Aquarium. The facility is located in New South Wales. The aquarium houses a very large number of different Australian aquatic life. About 650 species. 6000 individual fish and other water creatures. Its major exhibits are a series of see through, under water glass tunnels. You can enjoy watching the sharks above you. Another is a recreation of the Great Barrier Reef coral environment. The aquarium was opened in 1988 in time for the country’s bicentenary celebration. It remains to be a favorite tourist attraction. This year they are planning to add a crocodile exhibit in the facility.