Australia

australian flag Australia is indeed a magical place, and one of the leading tourist destinations in the world - mainly due to its natural beauty, which includes desert, bush, beach, and the popular 'Outback'. The home of the kangaroo and the marsupial, Australia; this, combined with world class facilities and a modern infrastructure makes Australia a world in one country. Australia is well known for its large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Australia is special, mostly because it is the only country in the world that occupies an entire continent. It is also the smallest continent in the world, but the sixth largest country. While the country is quite big and urbanised, the majority of the population occupies the eastern and south-eastern coasts.

Australia offers a host of accommodation options to suit all travellers, from the budget conscious, to the ones looking to splurge. Hostel, hotel and motel accommodation is readily available in most Australian cities and tourist destinations. Accommodation rates vary depending on the type lodging, and are slightly less expensive than their European and North American counterparts. All state capitals will boast at least one 5 star standard hotel, with several in major capitals. Hotel services are usually on par with the best in the world, featuring excellent facilities and service like room services, free morning newspapers, meals to your door and high speed internet connection.

Most hotels boast either a restaurant, conference facilities, spa facilities, gym facilities, or a combination of all four. The restaurants of pricier hotels are superlative, and serve a wide variety of delicacies to tempt the most discerning palate. Australia is a popular destination for many reasons, but a major one has got to be its seemingly endless golden beaches, a favourite for swimming, surfing, scuba diving and snorkelling. A crowd favourite is the world famous Bondi Beach in Sydney, or Surfer's Paradise on the Gold Coast. Australia is also very popular with its sports, and numerous sports are available for visitors to partake in, including golf, rock climbing and mountain biking. For the more adrenaline loving travellers, thrilling activities include sky diving and hot air ballooning.

Must see attractions in Australia:
  • The Great Barrier Reef - one of the most popular and breathtaking attractions of Australia, the world's largest coral reef
  • The Great Ocean Road - one of the most scenic ocean drives in the world
  • Kakadu National Park - World Heritage Site and the largest national park in Australia
  • Noosa - Beautiful location, complete with sparkling water, pristine beaches, stunning scenery and popular with celebrities
  • The Whitsunday Islands - 74 islands dotted on the Coral Sea, just off the coast of Queensland.
  • Uluru - Largest sandstone formation in central Australia
  • Yarra Valley - Famous location known for its wineries, national parks, wildlife, gourmet restaurants, antique shops, forests, mountains, and natural beauty
  • Byron Bay - Popular tourist destination
  • Mornington Peninsula - site of the best beaches and water activities
  • Sydney - Beautiful, world class city
  • Rottnest Island - home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches
  • Mt William National Park - one of he most popular tourist attractions of Tasmania