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Rocking Vacation in Australia

Mon, Apr 7, 2008

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Destination Australia

If you are high on adventure, do take a vacation in Australia. Australia is also famous for heritage, cultural and ecotourism. Australia is the world’s only country that is a complete continent also. It is world renowned for its wilderness, natural wonders, deserts and the bush country or outback. Australia is extensively urbanized and has abundant cosmopolitan appeals in the form of important global cities like Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Hobart and Adelaide. It is one of the most rich and prosperous nations of the world and a significant tourist destination. The tourists flock to Australia to explore its vast, pristine landscape and distinctive culture.

Places of Tourist Interests in Australia

Canberra - Canberra is Australia’s capital city and is situated within the Australian Capital Territory. It houses the important government offices and museums. The tourist attractions in Canberra are Australian War Memorial, Old Parliament House, Parliament House of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, Government House, Prime Minister’s Lodge, Telstra Tower, Royal Australian Mint, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Questacon, Australian Institute of Sport and different embassies. You will be able to see interesting and fascinating exhibits, artworks, paintings, architecture and sculptures.

Things to do in Canberra

The tourists can join in the various cultural events and festivals like Floriade, Multicultural Festival, Thai Embassy Food Fare, National Folk Festival, Thai Embassy Food Festival, Canberra Show and National Folk Festival. You can indulge in many activities like picnicking, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boating in Lake Burley Griffin. The tourists can skate or cycle or walk around the lake. There are plenty of locations for mountain biking near Canberra. Another must see is the Tidbinbilla Nature reserve which is a paradise for bird lovers. The adventure enthusiasts can enjoy bobsled rides during the summer and tobogganing and snow play during winter in the Corin Forest.

Other Tourist Attractions

Sydney – Sydney is the largest city of Australia and it is the capital of New South Wales. Sydney has abundant places to be seen like the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Luna Park, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour, The Rock, Parramatta, La Perouse, Botanical Gardens, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Art Gallery of NSW, Powerhouse Museum, Museum of Sydney, Australian Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art and Australian National Maritime Museum. The tourists must also watch the unique Australian wildlife in Koala Park Sanctuary, Taronga Zoo, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney Aquarium and Australian Reptile Park.

The list of tourist attractions in Australia is an endless one and also includes Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Ayers Rock or Uluru in Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Daintree National Park, beautiful beach resorts, Great Barrier Reef and various islands and ports.

Road Trips in Australia

Australia is a huge nation and can be best explored by way of road trips as the highways are of highest standards. You may need to take certain precautions before starting on a road trip like a well planned journey and remaining in touch with the local police and authorities to avoid problems.

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