Australia is the largest country in the world, which is also considered to be a continent. It is also the only country in the world that is home to kangaroos. Kangaroos roam in Australia from their wild habitats to the cities, where they brush shoulders with locals. Although located on the farthest east of the globe, Australia still receives visitors and tourists from all over the world. Most of the people who come to Australia come here to see the kangaroos, for shopping as well as for educational purposes. If you are visiting Australia for the first time, then here are some of the must go places; 1. Cairns Cairns is a phenomenal nirvana in north Queensland. It is home to two of the natural wonders of the world, the great barrier reef, which is a huge reef made of coral that stretches in over 30 million hectares in the coastline of Queensland. This is itself a wonder because, how can a reef cover so many hectares of land in the shoreline, is it a protective reef? Well, you can find all about that yourself by visiting cairns. One of the oldest tropical forests in the world are also found […]
Voted one of the top 10 places to visit in the world by Lonely Planet, the Geographe Bay region in Western Australia is famed for its breathtaking natural beauty. Located just two hour drive to south of Perth, here you will experience the extraordinary – from the heights of the largest remaining tuart forest in the world at the Ludlow Tuart Forest, to the depths of Australia’s greatest artificial reef at the Busselton Jetty. The Geographe Bay region is home to the vibrant seaside towns of Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup. The 30km of pristine, white sandy beaches create the perfect family holiday destination. Busselton is the gateway to the Margaret River Wine Region. Named after a prominent pioneering family the town offers much insight into the region’s cultural heritage, with attractions like Wonnerup House, the Old Courthouse Gallery, the Old Butter Factory, Pioneer Cemetery, and St Mary’s Church; and of course, the famous Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory are not to be missed. Busselton makes an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding areas including the Margaret River Wine Region to the north, and Augusta to the south. There are numerous great caravan parks in the surrounding area to […]
Jurien Bay is considered as the new growing holiday hotspot of Western Australia, a regular family favorite because of the great beaches and water fun.But it’s not all about fun activities– Jurien Bay has its share of amazing attractions as well. Jurien Bay Attractions Jurien Bay Marine Park This marine park brings you close to an amazing range of fabulous sea creatures, especially giant turtles, dolphins and sea lions. The water’s beautiful, blue and brilliant. There are several excellent swimming spots, for some safe family fun. Join one of the boat tours from the park to spot marine wildlife. Jurien Bay Boat Marina and Harbor The vibrant beaches on the Jurien Bay Marina are great places to fish for your supper. The new Jurien Bay Jetty is child-friendly, and kids can jump off the jetty directly into the water for a swim in the protected swimming areas. The Jurien Bay Boat harbor is the best place to get some excellent views of the brilliant turquoise Indian Ocean. From the harbor, the National Park Island with its colony of sea lions is just 30 minutes away. Jurien Bay National Parks The Drovers Cave National Park contains numerous limestone caves. Many are […]
With over 35 thousand kilometers of coastline, but also coastal and inland rivers in every territory and state, Australia is certainly a fishing wonderland that offers its inhabitants some of the best locations for practicing their fishing skills. However, there are many other fishing experiences on offer in this amazing country, including estuary, rock, bay and surf fishing along the coast and many more. Fishing has actually increased in the last few years in Australia and it has become a regulated sport, meaning that people need to have permits in order to fish. The good news is that people won’t only have fun fishin here, but they can also take their kayak for a ride at any time of day. Exmouth Stepping off the shore near Exmouth, people will find themselves in the middle of the largest fringing reef in the world, the Ningaloo Reef. It’s basically one of the most popular spots for different kinds of visitors, like humpback whales, turtles, manta rays, dolphins and even whale sharks. Getting to this paradise from Perth can either be done by car, case in which people have to drive for 2 days or consider a 2 hours flight. Considering guided glass-bottom […]
Melbourne is well known as the cultural and sporting city of Australia with excellent food, festivals, nightlife and other events. It also has great attractions that will keep your whole family entertained and excited. There are a lot of places to visit and things to see in Melbourne and all these are conveniently located near the central business district. Moreover, you can easily access all these attraction sites by public transport comfortably from your hotel in Melbourne. A family trip to Melbourne will be worthwhile especially when kids are on school holidays. Here are some great attractions to keep your family amused and entertained in this beautiful city. Melbourne museum This is the biggest museum in Southern hemisphere. Spending the day at the museum will keep your kids delighted. The museum is home to indoor forest display and enormous whale skeletons. Most exhibits are unique to Victoria and Melbourne and offer great educational experience. Children will be excited about getting close to giant spiders, live insects and cockroaches. You will be surprised by one the world’s most famous race horses, the Phar Lap. Melbourne aquarium This is an imaginary Aquarium which houses more than 10,000 marine life species in the […]
During my summer volunteering in Perth, Australia, I spent a great deal of my weekends going to some of the most stunning beaches in the world. While I visited a few of the famous beaches that the tourist crowds flocked to, I also went to some that were more secluded. The extra isolation made these beaches stand out in my mind. One of the best memories I have of going to the beach in Perth is definitely the morning I went to Rottnest Island off mainland Australia. The 25-minute ferry ride out to Rottnest was the most exhilarating way to start a day of relaxing in the sun and swimming. Rottnest Island is known for its gorgeous white sand and emerald water, and here on the island, there was no shortage of beaches for some peace and quiet away from the crowds. Salmon Bay, a beach on the south side of the island, was gorgeous. It had particularly tranquil waves. This was also where I had my first snorkeling experience, and I was not disappointed. There was amazingly diverse animal and plant life, and I even saw some shipwreck ruins. Perth is also where I learned to surf. Trigg Beach […]
Australia is truly one of the natural wonders of the world in itself. So, you can always count on a vacation to Australia to be a rich and fulfilling experience. Scientists believe that Australia had severed from the rest of the land mass during the formative phases of the planet and life evolved there isolated to the rest of the world. If you don’t believe that, then the best way to see that is visiting this continent country. If you are planning to spend your next leisure trip down under, then there are some destinations that you simply cannot afford to miss when you land there. 1. Sydney There is no better urban destination in Australia than Sydney. Attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Tower need no introduction, particularly popularized after the 2000 Summer Olympics. There are several other attractions such as Darling Harbor Marine Aquarium, Hunter Valley Wineries and Jenolan Caves are important as well. A cruise by the harbor could really make for a memorable evening with your significant other. 2. Uluru Considered one of the natural wonders of the world, witnessing this iconic monolith is a one in a lifetime experience. […]