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Australia Down Under
By Julia Barnes
For your next vacation, you may be considering a visit
to "the land down under," even though you
know very little about the country, save for what you've
seen in the movie "Crocodile Dundee," the
animals you've seen at the zoo, or the delicious "chicken
on the barbie" dinner you've had at The Outback
Steakhouse.
Your limited knowledge of Australia shouldn't worry
you, though. Almost everyone who comes to Australia
wants to stay indefinitely! The large country attracts
tourists with a spirit of adventure who love a little
bit of everything, such as sports, shopping, hiking,
wildlife, arts and theatre, eating local cuisine, drinking
wine, learning about history and lying out on the
beach.
Once you know a little more about the cities in north
or south Australia and eastern or western Australia,
you'll be better equipped to review your ideas for vacation
planning.
The Theme Park Capital Of Australia
Queensland Australia is a territory in the southeast
corner of Australia that encompasses destinations like
Brisbane, Cairns, Port Douglas, the Gold Coast, the
Sunshine coast, the Great Barrier Reef and the outback
region.
The 70 kilometer stretch of Gold Coast City is sometimes
called "the theme park capital of Australia,"
housing Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World, WhiteWater
World and the Wet N' Wild Water Park. Additionally,
you can hang at Surfers Paradise, visit the behemoth
Q1 tower, shop the bohemian markets, visit Australian
wineries and eat delicious fresh seafood.
Snorkel On The Great Barrier Reef
In the welcoming city of Cairns, you can snorkel the
Great Barrier Reef, relax on the beach, shop duty-free,
hike through lush tropical rainforests, see national
parks of Green and Fitzroy Islands, ride on the Skyrail
Rainforest Cableway or Kuranda Scenic Railway, experience
flora and fauna at the Flecker Botanic Gardens, or take
a stroll along the Esplanade, which is bordered by cafes
and the Coral Sea.
In Port Douglas, you can get a great view of the Great
Barrier Reef, shop at Macrossan Street and the Sunday
Markets in Anzac Park, visit the sugar cane farms of
Mossman, or hike through the Daintree Rainforest, where
impressive flora and fauna prosper. While in Australia,
you'll want to see Brisbane, which is the capital of
Queensland.
Local Music In Local Hotspots
Here, you'll want to catch some local music, since
Brisbane was hailed by Billboard as one of the "Top
5 International Music Hotspots" in 2007. If art
and culture are your cup o' tea, then you can also visit
The Queensland Museum, The Queensland Gallery of Modern
Art (GOMA), The Queensland Performing Arts Complex,
The Brisbane Powerhouse, the Judith Wright Centre of
Contemporary Arts and the war memorials in Anzac Square.
Sydney is one of the most popular cities in the New
South Wales region of Australia. Famous for its recognizable
Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, Sydney attracts
more than 7.8 million domestic visitors and 2.5 million
international visitors each year.
The Consumer Epicenter Of Sydney
In Sydney, you can shop opulent boutiques like Versace,
Gucci and Chanel along Castlereagh Street, Oxford Street
or Crown Street; or you can find alternative artsy items
on Newtown Street and Enmore Street. Big malls and shopping
centers make Sydney a consumer epicenter.
Additionally, Sydney is a "must" for art-lovers!
Some of the biggest attractions are the Australian Museum
(natural history and anthropology), the Powerhouse Museum
(science, technology and design), the Art Gallery of
New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art and
the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Depending on the time of year you visit Australia,
you may be lucky enough to catch "The Big Day Out"
rock festival, the Sydney Film Festival, Australian
Idol or the Australian Fashion Week celebrations.
Surfing On Manly Beach
Surfers worldwide know about Manly, Australia. It is
a southeast beach environment situated just seven miles
from the business district along a particularly wild
portion of the ocean.
The busy beachside village is home to a host of contemporary
restaurants, chic boutiques and delightful cafes, which
can be found along a strip known as "The Corso."
Active tourists can check out the Manly Art Gallery
and Museum, the Oceanworld aquarium, and the immigrant
Quarantine Station, which has great ghost tours, by
the way!
Snag a drink at Manly Wharf bar, ride a wave at the
beach, cruise the harbor to Sydney on the Manly Ferry,
or time your vacation for the International Jazz Festival
for some added fun. You'll see that no matter what you
do in Australia, there truly are "no worries,
mate!"
About the Author:
Julia Barnes is an author of articles on vacations, travel, romantic getaways and dating including
Romantic Getaways,
Romantic Inns,
Romantic Cruises,
Elopement Announcements,
Live Webcams,
Dating,
Matchmaking.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
More Vacation Getaway Facts....
For over 42,000 years there has been one continent
that stands out from the rest for its geographical beauty.
The smallest continent in the world is home to the mighty
nation of Australia.
It is a land filled with forests, deserts and the Great
Barrier Reef home to thousands of different species
of fish and coral. Australia has a long history dating
back thousands of years and one that is sure to intrigue
any would-be visitor.
With over 21.3 million residents this island is one
of the largest in the world. For years before the colonization
of Australia people only knew the great land as the
"unknown land in the South" but since its
discovery a new culture and demographic has opened up
for the rest of the world to enjoy.
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