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A superb climate, endless miles of un-spoilt
beaches, tropical rainforests, mountain
ranges and vast tracts of dessert make
Australia a country of contrast. It
offers a stunning variety of scenery,
wildlife, cultures, cities, sports, shopping
and entertainment, from the beauty of the
Great Barrier Reef to the vastness of the
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Sydney
Whether it is something for the whole family
or a luxury escape, you'll find it in
Sydney, the capital of New South Wales -
from the natural beauty of its harbour, the
drama and expanse of its urban surf coast
shore line and its national parks to its
cosmopolitan atmosphere, excellent dining
and lively nightlife. This is a
dazzling city. Among the city's many
attractions are the Sydney Opera House,
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Tower, The
Rocks and Darling Harbour with their huge
selection of restaurants, bars, nightclubs
and street cafès
and for the family, wonderland Sydney Theme
Park and Fox Studios. Day trips out of
Sydney to the Blue Mountains National Park,
the Three Sisters rock formation and The
Hunter Region (Australia's oldest wine
producing region) are also extremely
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Located just an
hour's drive from Brisbane, on Queensland's
south east coast is the Gold
Coast, with its fabulous climate,
sun-drenched sandy surf beaches,
rainforests, theme parks, 70 golf courses,
sensational shopping and lively nightlife.
For the young and not so young, fun awaits
you at the theme parks; there is Sea World,
Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet 'n' Wild Water
World and the dramatic Dreamworld.
This is definitely the coast with the most.
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Cairns
In tropical north Queensland is the modern,
sophisticated city of Cairns and where the
rainforest meets the reef. From here
you can explore the lush tropical
rainforests and cosy villages, access the
outback, tropical islands and the Great
Barrier Reef. See the humpback whales
during their migration, go diving,
snorkeling, parasailing, windsurfing,
fishing or simple soak up the sun on one of
the beaches. For the land lover there
are a number of golf courses and at Undersea
World over 1000 marine creatures can be see
including Sharks, Stingrays, Moray Eels, Box
Jelly Fish, Crown of Thorns Starfish, the
deadly Stonefish, Crayfish, Barramundi and
many other ugly things and beautiful wonders
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Other destinations in Australia include:
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Melbourne |
Brisbane |
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The
cosmopolitan heart of the state of Victoria.
Elegant, stylish Melbourne is the fashion,
food, and cultural capital of the country.
The city's Victorian origins have been
developed by the colourful contributions of
more recent immigrants from Europe and Asia.
Places to see include: The Aquarium, the
Scienceworks & Melbourne Planetarium,
Melbourne Zoo, The Historical Theme Park of
Sovereign Hill and Phillip Island & Penguin
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gateway to Queensland. Culturally
diverse, vibrant, safe and sunny, Brisbane
epitomizes the easy-going lifestyle and open
friendliness of Australians. With
attractions and entertainment ranging from
ballet, beaches and botanic gardens to
shopping, golf, art galleries and
rainforests, this is one of the world's
finest holiday playgrounds. Places in see
include: Maritime Museum, the Botanic
Gardens, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and
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Called the sunshine city, Perth, with its
parklands combining native bush with
landscaped gardens, stunning vistas across
the Swan river, art galleries, museums and
an easy-going life-style, is one of
Australia's most attractive cities.
Places to see include: The city of
Freemantle with its rich maritime history;
the Aquarium of Western Australia, Perth Zoo
and Caversham Wildlife Park |
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