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Australia
Travel Guide:
Top 10
Most Iconic Landmarks in Australia
The U.S. summer is beginning
to get into full swing, and if it isn't already hot or muggy where you
are, it will be soon. If you're looking for a great way to beat the
heat and don't mind traveling a bit, why don't you check out what
Australia has to offer? Australia is a nature lover's paradise and has
several interesting landmarks to visit. And because Australia's in the
Southern Hemisphere, Australia's going through their cool months right
now. With that being said, here are the 10 most iconic landmarks in
Australia.
Sydney Opera House
Probably the most iconic out
of all Australian landmarks, the Sydney Opera House also happens to be
one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Roughly seven million
people visit the Sydney Opera House every year, and that's not counting
the 1.2 million people who attend performances there.
Sydney Harbor Bridge
For many years, the Sydney
Harbor Bridge was the tallest structure in the city of Sydney. It is
still the tallest arch bridge that is made out of steel in the world,
and it is the fifth-longest steel arch bridge in the world behind a few
bridges in China and in the U.S.
One of the more interesting
things you can do while visiting the bridge is climb it. Guided bridge
climbing tours that last nearly four hours are available as long as the
weather permits it.
Uluru
Many people forget that
Aboriginal tribes lived in Australia for thousands and thousands of
years. Uluru, or Ayers Rock, is a site that is sacred to one of the
original Aboriginal tribes known as the Anangu. Although you may climb
to the top of Uluru, the Anangu request that visitors do not climb the
rock because it holds such spiritual significance to the tribe.
Great Barrier Reef
One of the most beautiful
reefs on the planet is the Great Barrier Reef. Popular with scuba
divers, snorkelers and fishers, nearly two million visitors enjoy the
Great Barrier Reef each year. Because the quality of the water is so
good, tours with glass-bottomed boats, helicopter flights and underwater
observatories are quite popular.
Great Ocean Road
Originally built as a war
memorial to the fallen soldiers of World War I, the Great Ocean Road
has become very popular in recent years because it provides easy access
to several landmarks. Called the top tourist experience by the Royal
Automotive Club of Victoria, the road crosses through rainforests and
limestone rock formations.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Open every day of the year,
the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney are a familiar sight to the city's
residents. Featuring several smaller gardens, including the Rare and
Threatened Species Garden, the Oriental Garden and the Rose Garden,
there's something for the whole family to enjoy here.
The Three Sisters
A natural rock formation
that was created by erosion, The Three Sisters landmark was believed
for a long time to have ties to Aboriginal legends.
Black Mountain Tower
Visitors to Australia's
capital Canberra should check out the Black Mountain Tower. The tower
provides visitors with panoramic views of the city, a revolving
restaurant and a couple of outdoor viewing platforms.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
This is the largest stadium
in Australia and the 10th-largest stadium in the entire world. Sports
fans will definitely want to catch this one, especially if there's an
event going on at the time!
The Q1 Tower
The Q1 Tower is the tallest
tower in Australia. Up until recently it was also the world's tallest
residential tower.
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As
you can see, Australia has much more to offer than Outback
steakhouses, Crocodile Dundee and Foster's beer. The next time you're
looking to visit or do something interesting in Australia, be sure to
check out these landmarks.
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10
Things To Do & See In Australia by James Burrows
You can find all sorts of
beauties and great things in Australia. Certainly, the island continent
is a unique land of natural wonders, wide open spaces, deserts,
woodlands, grasslands, mountains, beaches, and oceans. It is the
marvelous country of numerous action packed wonderful outdoors sites,
and fantastic cities, such as cities, such as Sydney, Melbourne,
Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, and Canberra.
Australia
is a vast country comprised of the continental mainland and the major
island of Tasmania and a number of other islands in the Indian and
Pacific Oceans in the southern hemisphere. Surely, you can find a one C
of things to see & do in Australia, but here are top 10 things that
that you just can’t ignore.
Sydney is one of
the most beautiful cities of the world. Located on the south-east coast
of Australia, the Harbor City certainly is globally influential in the
fields of culture, art, fashion, cuisine and design.
The city
is home to the Australia’s two most iconic structures
Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can enjoy the
vibrant life of the dynamic city.
Sydney
Opera House, designed by Jřrn Utzon, a Danish architect, is one of the
wonders of the modern world. Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney
Harbour, New South Wales, the opera house is the most iconic building
of Australia. It is the most famous performing arts venues in the
world. You can enjoy the world famous theatrical, musical, and dance
performances at this World Heritage Site.
Australian
Museum, originally known as the Colonial Museum or Sydney Museum, is
located in College Street, Sydney. Famous in the fields of natural
history and anthropology, it is one of the oldest museums in Australia.
You can enjoy witnessing wondrous collections of vertebrate &
invertebrate zoology, mineralogy, palaeontology, and anthropology, and
exhibitions at the museum.
Melbourne
is
undoubtedly the culinary, sporting and cultural capital of Australia.
Often dubbed as one of the most cultured cities of Australia, Melbourne
is widely known for its Victorian-era architecture, many cultural
institutions such as museums, galleries and theaters, and large parks
and gardens. You can enjoy every bit of Melbourne.
Royal
Botanic Gardens, located near the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, are
the finest in Australia and the best in the world. On the south bank of
the Yarra River, the Royal Botanic Gardens are 354,000 square metres
(35 hectares or 87 acres) of beautifully landscaped gardens. You can
see a wide range of flora and enjoy the refreshing scenic beauty of the
gardens.
Great
Barrier Reef,
located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast
Australia, is a “must visit” site in Australia. It
is often dubbed as one of natural wonders of the world. It was declared
as a World Heritage Site in 1981. It is very popular tourist
destination. You can enjoy scuba diving and boating in the warm clear
waters of the reef.
Gold
Coast is a wonderful coastal city in the southeast corner of the state
of Queensland. It is often dubbed as Surfers Paradise. The city is
famous for its sunny subtropical climate, popular surfing beaches,
grand waterway & canal systems, beautiful skyline &
skyscrapers, active nightlife, and countless tourist attractions. You
can enjoy the beaches, lovely airs, and vibrant nightlife of the city.
Brisbane, the capital
of Queensland, is a very popular destination. You can enjoy shopping at
Queen Street Mall in central business district (CBD); enjoy eating and
walking at restaurants, cafes, and boardwalks in South Bank; enjoy
vibrant nightlife in Fortitude Valley; enjoy shopping & eating at
artsy shops and cafes in West End; enjoy dinning at trendy dining
places in New Farm; and cruising on the Brisbane River at Brett's
Wharf.
Belair
National Park is located 13 km south of Adelaide in South Australia.
The park is known for many of its areas of interest, which include Old
Government House, the park Nursery, Playford Lake, and the Adventure
Playground. You can enjoy playing tennis, walking, biking, or horse
riding at numerous tennis courts, ovals, and walking, bike and
horse-riding trails in the park.
Daintree
National Park, in Far North Queensland, is a popular tourist
destination. Founded in 1988, the park consists of two sections, with a
settled agricultural area that includes the towns of Daintree Village
and Mossman. Home to numerous with tropical birds, butterflies,
reptiles and countless species of wildlife, Daintree Village is a
nature-lover’s paradise.
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Holidays in Australia - The
Natural Marvel
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A
beautiful island continent, Australia is a breathtaking land of natural
marvels, damp woodlands, rich grasslands, deserts and mountains, deep
blue beaches and oceans. Australia is a country with a continental
mainland in the southern hemisphere of Indian and Pacific Oceans, with
a number of islands and Tasmania as its major island and a number of
other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans in the southern
hemisphere.
Mentioned
below are some of its main attractions which no visitor can afford to
miss when on a vacation to Australia.
Sydney
Sydney
is a harbor city situated in the south-east shore of Australia and is
one of the major tourist destinations in Australia. Tourist and
visitors from across the world, on a holiday in Australia, make sure
they visit this beautiful city. This city is the ideal way to enjoy
your trip to Australia and has lot to offer, like world famous opera
house, the harbor bridge, the Rocks, amazing buildings, fashion, art
and rich cuisine. Since the city is situated on the right of the
Pacific Ocean, it also has fun filled sunny beaches to offer for a great
family vacation or relaxation time. The city is known to have tourists
flowing in from different parts of the world for a memorable vacation.
Sydney
Opera House
Designed
by a Danish architecture, Jorn Utzon, this tourist attraction is
amongst one of the wonders of the world and is home to art, dance,
music and the theatre world. The place is a cultural and art
paradise of Australia and is one of the world heritage sites. You must
not miss this tourist attraction, for it has a magnificent structure
worth capturing. The opera house has more than 1000 rooms to boast.
Great
Barrier Reef
This
is another major tourist attraction of Australia and must be visited
when on a trip to Australia. If you wish to add a touch of adventure to
your Australian holiday, the Reef offers you helicopter ride, snorkel,
scuba dive, surfing and fishing in deep sea. Tourist and visitors can
always take a helicopter ride to enjoy the immensity of the Great
Barrier Reef.
Melbourne
Renowned
for its architecture from Victorian time, Melbourne is a cultural city
known for its beauty, galleries, gardens and museums. One of the major
tourist destinations in Australia, Melbourne has everything for making
your holiday a perfect one. From sports to delicacy of rich cuisine,
this city has it all. One such amazing tourist attraction to be found
in Melbourne is the Royal Botanic Gardens. Situated on the southern
bank of river Yarra, in the heart of Melbourne, the Royal garden is
spread in an area of 354,000sqm. You must not miss the breathtaking
landscapes, refreshing flora and pictorial beauty of the city in this
tourist attraction.
Colonial
museum, Sydney
The
Colonial museum is situated on the college street of Sydney and is a
great way to enjoy your holiday in Australia with family. On a trip to
Australia, you can always take your kids to this house of anthropology
and natural history. The museum holds exciting exhibitions as well as
has a collection of invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, Palaentology,
anthropology and mineralogy.
Best
time to visit Australia
The
ideal time to visit Australia is in the months of September and
October, which are neither too cold nor too hot.
Australian Capital
Territory - New South Wales - Northern Territory - Queensland
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South
Australia - Tasmania - Victoria - Western
Australia
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