About Australia
Click here to see a map of Australia.Australia offers a world of adventures. From world renowned beaches to the elemental outback, lush rainforests and truly amazing wildlife, to the vineyards, restaurants and the buzzing cities. Meet the locals and discover free-spirited Australia. Sunny Sydney is the shining star of the southern hemisphere. The white-sailed Sydney Opera House, caught mid-billow over the waters of Sydney Cove, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are the pride and joy.
Australia's most famous natural wonder, the Great Barrier Reef, will stun you with its magnificence. It's as big as the total combined area of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and contains more than 1,000 islands, from sandy cays to rainforest isles.
Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, is known for the good things in life. The capital of Victoria and Australia's second-largest metropolis is a city of style, of Victorian architecture, trams, fashion, food, theatres, art galleries, and leafy gardens. Tasmania's clean, green image applies to its wonderful food and wine. From the freshest seafood to locally-grown produce, the island is a culinary paradise. From Australia's tropical Top End to the starkly beautiful monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock) at its red centre, almost every geographical feature is significant to local Aboriginal people. They can give you rich insights into their culture, lore and traditions.
South Australia's capital is a small elegant city of wide streets and gracious colonial architecture surrounded by beautifully laid out parklands for cycling, walking, sports and picnicing. The Western Australian coastline is one of the best places in the world to watch whales and dolphins. The Australian capital, Canberra, is a relaxed modern city famous for its national monuments, museums and art galleries, as well as parklands and open spaces. A pleasant place to walk and cycle around, Canberra also offers fabulous restaurants and nearby wineries.
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Culture
Australia is very much a multi-cultural nation, having enjoyed waves of immigration starting with the Australian Aboriginals 40,000 years ago, followed by the English 200 years ago. Since the Second World War, Australia has received millions of migrants, with the population roughly tripling over a period of fifty years. However, although Australia is similar in size to the continental USA, its population is still only around 20 million and is heavily concentrated in the major coastal cities; central Australia is essentially a wildly beautiful but uninhabited desert. Much of the Australian life-style revolves around the outdoors and sport. Australians like to relax actively by bush-walking, skiing, surfing, sailing, swimming, or any other activity that takes them into the sun and open air.
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Transport
There are many ways to get around Australia. Some of the main ways to see the beautiful sights that Australia has to offer are:Air: Each capital city in Australia has a major airport and with Australia being so vast you will at some stage of your trip require the use of one of our airports. International gateways include Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart, Adelaide, Cairns and Brisbane. Bus: Travel by bus is generally the cheapest way to tour around Australia. Australia has a few major coach companies including Greyhound Pioneer and McCafferty's. Buses/coaches will take you to places that planes are unable to. Rail: Rail travel is enjoyable in Australia. Rail links up most major cities in Australia and you can obtain a rail pass from most major travel agents and rail services. Car: Car travel is one of the most convenient ways to travel around Australia. You can depart when you like and see the attractions and places of interest in your own time. Australia has well surfaced roads and are always maintained with the highest of standards.
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