Australia is a country in Oceania bordering the Indian Ocean and the Southern Pacific Ocean. Australia is comprised of mainland Australia, the island of Tasmania and several small islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The terrain is mostly low plateau with deserts.
Australia is truly like nowhere else on Earth. The country possesses 36,735 kilometres (22,812 miles) of coastline, more than 3,000 national reserves and 15 World Heritage Listed sites. A brilliant combination of natural wonders, fabulous food , culture, history, vibrant cities and laidback friendly locals it is an idyllic backdrop to any vacation, beckoning visitors to return time and time again for the eclectic array of experiences on offer.
The Great Barrier Reef, off the Queensland coast, is the world's most spectacular coral reef and protects a mountain coast draped with untouched tropical forest.
In the vast inland deserts, the ancient Aboriginal cultures add a spiritual dimension to the timeless landscapes. The arid Outback in Central Australia is dominated by the mighty Ayers Rock, a towering monolith with mystical tales of the Aborigines, and where centuries old rock paintings are waiting to be discovered.
Further north to the wilds of Kakadu National Park, see the rugged Australian beauty and nature that will delight even the most experienced nature lover. Wild, mountainous landscapes and colonial architecture provide a diverse encounter with Tasmania, a once forgotten island. Sydney is a city that never fails to enthrall, visit the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge as well as cutting edge restaurants and fashion houses.
Last but by no means least, is the largest state of Australia, Western Australia, home to the world's largest fish - the whale shark. Snorkel with manta rays, swim with wild dolphins, walk amongst the tops of ancient trees, sleep under a canopy of stars in the desert, or explore the beehive-like formations of the Bungle Bungles with the help of an Aboriginal guide. # Why Australia?.. Assalamualaikum and hye ,
This blog are will share about what would be found in Australia. Australia is my second place that I would like to go if I get the chance. For me, it is a interesting and unique places in the world. My second brother has been studied in Deakin University,Australia last year. He often share with us about his interesting experience there, and it make me would like to know more about this place and hope one day, I can go there [ I hope its will be reality..ameen =) ]. For this Tourism Subject, we need to do the survey and publish 15 entries in our blog about any tourist destinations worldwide. And I was decide to explore and share with others about the beauty about this place. Hope u all will get something good from this blog..
"Have they not travelled through the land, and have they hearts wherewith to understand and ears wherewith to hear? Verily, it is not the eyes that grow blind, but it is the hearts which are in the breasts that grow blind." [ Surah Al-Hajj : 46 ]
~every thing that we do, WE NEED REMEMBER TO ALLAH ~
Phillip Island is an Australian island about 140 km (87 mi) south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. Named after Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, Phillip Island forms a natural breakwater for the shallow waters of Western Port. It is 26 km (16 mi) long and 9 km (5.6 mi) wide, with an area of about 100 km2 (39 sq mi). It has 97 km (60 mi) of coastline and is part of the Bass Coast Shire.
A 640 m (2,100 ft) concrete bridge (originally a wooden bridge) connects the mainland town San Remo with the island town Newhaven. In the 2011 census the island's permanent population was 9,406, compared to 7,071 in 2001. During the summer, the population swells to 40,000. 60% of the island is farmland devoted to grazing of sheep and cattle.
Set Your Own Holiday
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Phillip Island is perfectly situated for a day trip or weekend getaway from Melbourne City. Situated in Western Port, it's a mere two hour drive from the CBD. Phillip Island is a mix of sandy beaches, serene wetlands and fantastic wildlife experiences. The beauty of it is that all the attractions are in a small area so you won't need to spend ages in the car once you've arrived. There are dozens of things to do on Phillip Island: =)
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
You can't miss the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. It's on your right hand side as you enter the island and you'd be wise not to pass it without stopping. Visitors can take themselves on a self guided tour of Panny's Amazing World of Chocolate and learn all about the humble cocoa bean through a series of interactive exhibits.
The chocolate shop is piled high with goodies from chocolate koalas to decadent truffles. You will pleased to find some free samples when u all visited but the place has undergone quite a big transformation since then so I can't guarantee that this is still the case. However, you can definitely indulge in some inventive chocolate dishes from the Chocolate Cafe (fancy a Rocky Road Sundae?) which will get your taste-buds tingling.
Maru Koala and Animal Park
The Maru Koala and Animal Park isn't technically on Phillip Island but you will pass it about 15 minutes before you hit the Island and it's definitely worthy of a mention. Although small, this is a really hands on wildlife park where you can pat a koala, feed some very large, friendly kangaroos, walk with dingos and listen to the animal keeper talks. The staff here were really helpful when we went and didn't mind letting us in and out of enclosures and so on. If you pay extra you can also try your hand at Pirate Pete's Mini Golf, or grab something to eat in the licensed dining area.
Nobbies Nature Park
The Nobbies Nature Park is situated on a headland with spectacular coastal views. You can see Seal Rocks in the distance, home to Australia's largest Fur Seal colony. Take a walk along the boardwalk to check out the magnificent blowhole or spot some Silver Gull chicks in spring and early summer. It's always windy here so be sure to rug up, especially if you brave it in the winter.
Cowes
Cowes is the main town on Phillip Island and has a great vibe to it especially in the summer. Located on the north coast it has beautiful, safe beaches and the main street is chock full of interesting shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. There are electric BBQs at the end of Red Rocks Road, as well as a children's playground. Eating lunch alfresco whilst doing some people watching is a great way to relax on a summer's day.
Phillip Island Circuit
The Phillip Island Circuit is home to some major motor sporting events such as the Moto GP and the World Superbikes. Besides these big drawcards you can race on over to try out the Go Karts or be driven around the Grand Prix Circuit at high speed by an experienced racing driver. A Guided Circuit Tour allows you access to trackside areas; the Control Tower, Media Centre and Pit Roof amongst others. The Island is jam packed on the days of major events, so you might want to plan your trip accordingly.
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Churchill Island Heritage Farm will take you back in time to experience a traditional Australian working farm. There is a daily programme of events including farming activities like cow milking and sheep shearing. You can see the cute residents of the animal nursery and the other larger animals around the farm. There are heritage buildings and beautiful gardens to explore or you could take a ride on a farm wagon. Aussie favourites such as whip cracking and boomerang throwing are also on offer.
Phillip Island Wildlife Cruises
Phillip Island Wildlife Cruises offer a range of cruises which explore the scenery and wildlife which the Island has to offer. The Seal Watching Cruise is a 2 hour jaunt around the northwest coast which includes a visit to Seal Rocks which will take you within metres of the seals, as well as afternoon tea. If adrenalin is more your style, try a Fast Rib Ride which will bounce, twist and turn you at high speed for 20 minutes as you tear around the bay. These are great fun and make good experience gifts if you're stuck for a present to give someone.
Maze'n'Things
A Maze'n'Things is a good fun attraction for the whole family. The maze part of it is a huge wooden outdoor maze which has 4 flags waiting to be discovered. You can race in teams to see who can find all the flags first. The indoor part comprises lots of games, tricks, challenges and illusions which you can explore until your mind becomes completely warped. Our favourite part was the vertical drop slide which will most definitely take your breath away. Well worth a visit.
Koala Conservation Centre
The Koala Conservation Centre allows you to get up close to koalas in their natural habitat. You can walk amongst the treetops on specially constructed boardwalks or try the bush walking tracks where you might also see wallabies and echidnas. The interactive Visitor's Centre will clue you in on koalas and there is a gift shop and cafe to relieve you of any spare cash.
Phillip Island's parade of little penguins
Always a favourite, Phillip Island's parade of little penguins will delight and enthral you as they come in from the sea each evening. As the sun sets these gorgeous creatures come in from hunting at sea and waddle over the sand to their burrows. There are a range of experiences to select from but the Penguin Plus ticket got us very close to the action and I highly recommend it. You can learn all about these animals in the information centre before you head out to the parade and bag yourself some cute photos of the penguins at the gift shop as you're not allowed to take your own pictures.
From Australia’s indigenous past and colonial history, to the modern multicultural country it is today, the Canberra embodies the essence of Australia.
Visit Parliament House, one of the world’s most architecturally acclaimed buildings. Observe the proceedings of The High Court from the public gallery. See where Australia’s coins are made at the Royal Australian Mint. Pay tribute at the Australian War Memorial.
Visit Australia's national capital and the home of our story
Dine in award-winning restaurants or see some of the region’s best chefs cook ‘from farm to plate’ at the farmers market. Admire the significant artworks at the National Gallery of Australia including the country’s largest collection of indigenous art. View the portraits of famous Australians at the National Portrait Gallery. Discover Australia’s greatest treasures at the National Library.
Catch a dramatic performance at the Canberra Theatre Centre.
Shop at luxury boutiques, or find that special something in the many markets offering products made by local designers. Later you can relax at one of Canberra's luxury day spas. There are also first-class golf courses with beautiful views of the surrounding bushland.
The regions surrounding the ACT offer world-class arts and crafts, historic towns and villages, gourmet delights and three wine regions all within an hour and a half drive, created by people with a passion for life.
Canberra is also the gateway to Australia’s high country and the Australian Alps.
Sydney Harbour is the heart and soul of the city of Sydney. Alive with ferries, yachts, launches and kayaks, it is Sydney’s playground, used by many for sailing, swimming, diving or just enjoying the foreshore.
Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, is one of the best places in Sydney to soak up the stunning vista of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the mountains in the distance, the Australian Prime Minister’s Sydney residence at Kirribilli and the tiny islands of Sydney Harbour.
Take a seat and immerse yourself Sydney’s world-class harbour views
Carved out of a rock ledge for the wife of one of New South Wales Governors in the 1800s, today, the headland provides a ringside seat for some of Australia’s biggest events. Watch Sydney’s world-renowned New Year’s Eve fireworks and Australia Day celebrations, when tall ships re-enact the First Fleet landing in 1788.
The Harbour Circle Walk winds along parts of the foreshore into bays and on to headlands, along historic streets and over grand bridges. Sydney Harbour National Park contains rare pockets of the bushland with a surprising range of native animals. Beyond the scenery, there is a lot of history, mystery and cultural heritage waiting to be discovered and explored.
Take a ferry or sight-seeing cruise on a luxury super-yacht from Circular Quay, which will take you to places only the locals know and up close to some of the most beautiful and famous aspects of this Australian icon.
The El Questro Wilderness Park in Western Australia’s remote East Kimberley region brings to life an ancient land with an extraordinary diversity of landscapes. Here rugged sandstone ranges and deep weathered gorges surrender to pockets of rainforest and picturesque waterfalls.
Covering one million acres, the El Questro Wilderness Park is five times the size of the island of Tasmania and around the size of a small European country.
Experience the call of the wilderness in the remote Kimberley
There is a variety of stylish accommodation at the heart of the park, each one unique. From the exclusive homestead with suites overlooking the river, to luxury tented cabins, to family bungalows where you can camp on a remote stretch of river.
One of the best ways to get an appreciation of the vastness and diversity of El Questro is from the air. A helicopter ride over the Cockburn Ranges, through the Pentecost and Chamberlain Gorges, offers unparalleled sights.
Around the fresh water springs and lazy salt-water estuaries in the northern part of the property, an abundance of Australian animals, fish and bird life gather. Take a private cruise or swim in the clear fresh waters. Soak in hot springs, or trek on horse-back and see the countryside from a new vantage point.
Watch the sunset over Saddleback Ridge and then enjoy an Australian barbeque and listening to live music and local stories. Open from April through October, El Questro was created so visitors can experience one of the world's last unspoilt frontiers in style and comfort.
Hayman Island is a private sanctuary of astonishing natural beauty, tranquility and indulgence on the doorstep of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Lying at the northern end of the Whitsunday Islands the only way to reach this idyllic haven is by seaplane, helicopter or luxury boat transfer.
Experience an exclusive realm of total relaxation and leisurely island activities
Although tiny, the island features a wide range of terrain, from dense rainforest and mangroves to rocky inlets, secluded beaches and lush tropical gardens.
Dive or snorkel and immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of coloured coral and tropical fish. Swim, sail and windsurf or go exploring with one of the island’s experienced kayaking guides. Or take time out to have an indulgent spa treatment and lounge by the pool.
Hayman Island Resort is Australia’s most awarded five-star nature resort, where the experience is one of a welcome attention to detail and superlative service. Experience the pleasure of a romantic candlelit dinner served by your own private waiter and prepared by world-class chefs.
Take a helicopter tour to deserted Whitehaven Beach and stretch your toes in the brilliant white silica sand that is among the purest in the world. Relax under the shade of a beach umbrella and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch or sip chilled. Hayman Island will take you into an exclusive realm of total relaxation, indulgent dining and breathtaking scenery.
Nestled in the far north-west of Western Australia, the Bungle Bungle range in the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. For more than 350 million years, nature’s forces have shaped these mysterious geological features in this prehistoric landscape. Apart from the local Kija Aboriginal community, few people knew they existed until the 1980s.
Discover a world of secrets in Australia’s far north-west
A night in the Bungle Bungle Ranges should always be a must do on all travellers list when coming to the Kimberley. It is one of those magical places that will steal your breath away from the moment you lay eyes on it! Located within the Purnululu National Park, the Bungle Bungle are a collection of tall standing beehive looking structures that boast orange, brown, black and earthy tones and was only discover back in 1983 by a film crew who were making their way through the area. However, known to the Kija Aboriginal people who have lived in the region for more than 20,000 years, the Bungle Bungle have long placed a great importance on their existence and Dreamtime stories. Farmers who had lived in the area knew about the sandstones before its famous discovery but back then there were more pressing things to worry about.
The place was quickly recognised all around the world and finally in 2003 the area was listed as a World Heritage Site. The Bungle Bungle ranges were created some 350 million years ago and were once the sediment from an old river bed that was compacted over time and then lifted up to created the mountain ranges. When it was first created it had the shape of one huge block but over the millions of years, storms, sizzling heat, winter freezes, seasonal rains and winds the Bungle Bungle ranges are as they stand today. As time goes by more and more of the sandstone structures are developing and creating a new domes as erosion continues in the area but this will not be seen for many more millions of years.
There are many ways in which you can experience the Bungle Bungle ranges for yourself. You can take a guided walk or tour around the area with an informative guide who will tell you about the Aboriginal meaning of the monolithic structure and culture and history that surrounds it. You may prefer to take a scenic flight over it to get a bird’s eye view but one thing is for sure, and that is, if you are in the Kimberley this must not be passed up.
The every changing colours from the morning to the afternoon sun will leave you spell bound and in awe. It is always best to allow a bit of time to visit the Bungle Bungle ranges as it can take up to two and half hours from Kununurra in drive time or just one hour from Halls Creek. It is advised that you have a four wheel drive as the last stretch of road is for 4WD only and if you are towing anything it should only be a single axle off-road trailer or caravan. The roads can sometimes be a little tricky with many obstacles to get across but well worth the effort when you arrive. At the start of the ranges you can find a small visitor centre where you can purchase cold drinks, but do not expect ice or food.
If you plan to stay awhile in the Bungle Bungle ranges you can arrange to stay at one of the two camp grounds that are within easy reach of the sandstone structures. They provide basic amenities and easy access so you can experience the Bungle Bungle whenever you wish to. There is a third camp ground but this is only open to tour operators that make their way here! So be sure not to miss out on this attraction when visiting the Kimberley, whether you drive here by yourself for the day, stay overnight or come with a tour group, you don’t want to miss this opportunity. There is a reason why the Bungle Bungle ranges are visited by thousands of visitors from all over the world each year.
The Bungle Bungles are the ultimate place for an unforgettable Australian outback adventure.
The rugged pink of the granite mountains, the white sand of the beaches and the sapphire blue of the waters are the colours that define the Freycinet Peninsula on the east coast of Tasmania. Wineglass Bay is renowned as one of the top ten beaches in the world. Trek across the jagged peaks for spectacular views and encounter wildlife and wildflowers. Descend through the forest to delightful rock pools, sheltered coves and deserted beaches. Stop and breathe in the crisp, clean air.
Immerse yourself in the purity of Tasmania's east coast
Snorkel and scuba dive amongst the colourful marine life or go sea-kayaking with dolphins. Unwind on a cruise to see migrating whales in season. The uncrowded beaches and coastal cliffs of Coles Bay bordering theFreycinet National Park are ideal for swimming, sailing, fishing or bushwalking. Take a scenic flight to see the whole breathtaking panorama from above.
This sunny peninsula is renowned for its succulent grass-fed meats and seafood fresh from the ocean. Taste crayfish, scallops and fresh salty-sweet oysters picked straight from some of the world’s cleanest waters. The ideal climate of this peninsula produces full-flavoured cool-climate wines such as chardonnay, pinot noir and complex sparkling wines that have won international acclaim.
As you relax in your luxury lodge watching the sun set across the water, you will feel truly in touch with the beauty and depth of nature. Whether you are seeking adventure, romance or rejuvenation, you can be as relaxed or as active as you wish in the breathtaking environment of the Freycinet Peninsula.
Naturally beautiful Hobart
As well as the home of Australia's convict history, Hobart is a city of natural beauty characterised by fascinating colonial buildings, quality restaurants, bright sails on the water and fishing boats at the docks. Mount Wellington stands regally in the background and wherever you go you will be close to nature's bounty.
Lovely Launceston
With its graceful Victorian buildings and elegant streets, Launceston is packed with vibrant cafes, museums and century-old parks. Be enchanted by the historic villages of Evandale and Longford, with their grand old farms and mansions.
From wineglass to wineglass
Rugged pink mountains, sapphire blue waters and one of the world’s top beaches define the FreycinetPeninsula. Taste succulent grass-fed meats and fresher than fresh seafood. Enjoy a gourmet picnic on one of the untouched pockets of coastline. Trek the coastline with its astonishing array of birds and wildlife.
A precious wilderness
Tasmania’s wilderness makes up one-fifth of the island. Walk the Cradle-Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park through ancient rainforest. Cruise the silent Gordon River and white-water raft in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Meet wild platypus and the Tassie Devil. Take a breath of the cleanest air in the world and wonder how a night sky can be so bright.
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