Australia Travel Destinations

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Phuket and Phi Phi Island, which are among the top 10 scuba diving locations in the world boasts of splendid crystal clear water, awesome rock formations as well as an ecosystem that is vibrant and contains a lot of marine life. The water is also warm having average surface temperatures of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and there are hundreds of different varieties of both stony as well as soft corals surrounded by bright colored fish as well as other creatures of the sea which also includes some large reef fish. While stony corals are the life blood of the reef, soft corals are a prominent part of the reef. In some places they look like vast fields of undersea wildflowers.

Besides its outstanding water treasures, there is a whole lot more available right here at this wonderful scuba diving location in the form of beautiful beaches, gourmet restaurants, vivacious night life as well as a number of other attractions all available where and when one wants it.

Lake Burley Griffin is one of the main attraction in Canberra. It is situated in the center of the city and is very accessible to other tourist spots.

Lots or recreational activities can also be done in the lake and in the nearby areas. The park is a lovely place to do picnics. You can exercise with their walking and cycling paths.

The lake is a popular destination for water enthusiasts as they can do rowing, sailing, canoeing, even windsurfing.

Important institutions like National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, National Library of Australia and the High Court of Australia are also near this place.

Hobart is the lively capital of Tasmania and is the second oldest capital city in Australia. There is history in every street corner, harbor, and Georgian building in the city. Surrounded by Mt. Wellington and the Derwent River, this picturesque place allows nature lovers to soak up the alpine beauty of the mountains and the unfolding panorama of fields and rivers. Shopaholics will enjoy the Elizabeth Street Mall at the center of the city. If you’re interested in learning about local history, the colonial district Battery Point and the Georgian warehouses by the waterfront are excellent places to start. Hobart offers lots of accommodations for tourists and backpackers, most of which are located at Battery Point, North Hobart, West Hobart, and Sandy Bay.

Where to go next after Sydney? Perth of course! Connected to Syney by a road, it is a place that is set apart from the rest of the continent literally and figuratively. It is said to be Australia’s sunniest and you would be bathed in beauty even hours past the time of sunset. View the Darling Ranges as you swim the sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean. Stroll at your pleasure the verdant hillsides. Visit the contemporary Subiaco and the lovely Fremantle. Relax at the suburbs scattered at the length of the River Swan. Shop around the fine markets and take a bite at the scrumptious restaurants and never forget Perth: the land of the golden sunlight.

Who would miss Sydney when going to Australia? This city is the gateway and the most visited area of the entire Australian continent. It is the largest, most powerful city and thus it is made to represent the Australian nation. Of course, it is an important place to visit by tourists. Who would not notice its awesome skyscrapers and mind-boggling buildings? Who would take for granted the breathtaking views of the scenery around this place? Who would not resist shopping around the fabulous malls and dining in at the scrumptious restaurants? Well surely, I won’t. I’m going to Sydney, wanna join me?

Craving for romance? Here’s some places you would loooove to be in:

Royal Botanic Gardens – Appreciate the beauty of nature and the marvels of human technology at the same time as you pose in front of the Opera House amidst the lush vegetation.

Coastal Walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee – Take a walk with your sweetheart along the clifftops and gaze at Sydney’s romantic beaches.

Paddington – Stroll the tree lined lanes of Victorian-era homes, interesting galleries, and quaint shops.

Balmain - Take a ride on the ferry, wiew the city across the water, and visit the cafes and eateries.

OpenAir Cinema – Watch a giant movie screen with the stars, the moon and the city lights at the background.

Did you know that Australia is a very haunted continent? Uh-oh too early to tell you huh? Well, keep this in mind when halloween comes around the corner! From ghost sightings, hair-rasing wails, ghostly clanking chains to words scribbled on the wall and floating furniture, there are lots of places to visit to get your heart pumping and your warm blood rushing. Example:

Alkimos – a ghostly shipwreck
Border chut Hotel and Coach & Horses Inn – hotels you wouldn’t sleep in
Fremantle Prison - see the ghost of the hanged Martha Rendell
Monte Cristo homestead – if you saw all 7 ghosts, have a beer
The Princess Theatre – bravo, bravo spirits!

Wanna go camping? Explore Australia! With almost 3000 holiday parks, campgrounds and resorts, you could have the time of your life without ever being tired of having too much fun. Join camping clubs and try living like boyscouts and girlscouts in the face of nature. Drive around a campervan which is exhilarating transport and comfortable accommodation rolled into one. Try out sky-diving, gliding, fishing, waterskiing, sailing, canoeing and rowing. Now if that made you hungry, eat to your heart’s delight in a wide range of cafes, bakeries, pubs and restaurants. Take that first step that will lead to a thousand delights. Visit www.camping.com.au now.

Located at Acton, Australian Capital Territory, the National Museum of Australia is a great place to visit to relish the land, nation and people of Australia. Prepare to be amazed by the wonderful stories and history of Australians. Marvel at the different collections of a variety of items that is sure to leave you wanting to see more. Learn so much more than what your school teaches you normally. Meet and talk with fun people who can answer your questions and give questions for you to answer. If you want to take place in exciting programs, this is a place to visit and a place to host events of your own. Visit NMA today.

Uluru or Ayers Rock is a gigantic sandstone rock resting on the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia. It is sacred to the Aboriginal people of the area because legend has it that the spirits of creator beings lie within the fissures of the rock. In fact, they discourage people to climb it because not only that they think that is disrespectful to the spirits, they also don’t want accidents to happen on sacred soil. However, if you dare explore this rock, you will find many springs, waterholes, caves and ancient paintings. It is listed as a World Heritage Site and you could almost see the magic of this place because the rock changes color as sunlight shines on it at different times of the day and year.