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April 3, 2019

7 Best Cities to Visit in Australia

Sydney

Sydney is the largest city in Australia. It’s the capital of New South Wales in the east. The city is famous for its Sydney Opera House; the design stands out in the harbor area, eventually makes it an iconic landmark of the city. Also wonderful Harbor bridge and sun-kissed sands of Bondi Beach. The city has many things to offer and hence it’s one of the most visited cities in the world.

Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria state of Australia. It’s well known as a sports city, as it organizes some of the top sports competition, such as Australian Open, Formula 1 and lots of cricket at MCG(Melbourne cricket ground). Located in the south of mainland Australia. The city also has some of the amazing works of architecture as well. With its multicultural feel and European like environment, certainly makes it a happening city for everyone.

Brisbane

Brisbane is on the east coast of Australia. It is the capital city of sunshine state Queensland, and hence has wonderful pleasant weather almost all year. Around Brisbane river, there are many attractions to catch. Visitors can also climb up the Story Bridge for panoramic city view, visit Art gallery and museums too. There are Cafes, bars, and restaurants to complete your day. Gold Coast is also a gateway option to visit, it’s just around an hour south of Brisbane.

Perth

Perth isolated itself on the western coast of Australia. It’s because Perth is almost around 4000km away from Sydney, looking over the Indian Ocean. Its surrounded by many forests and also national parks from north to south. Swan river flows through Perth. It has white sandy beaches along the coast. Lakes, parks and high rises defining the landscapes of the city. Take a 30 min ferry to reach offshore Rottnest Island to watch cute quakkasaustralia.

Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. This beautiful city is often overlooked by visitors. the center city is surrounded by parks and River Torrens flowing through it. There are a botanical garden, Adelaide zoo and Oval cricket stadium as well in the center. Sandy beaches along the coast and mountains to the east add up to the landscape. Kangaroo Island is a perfect gateway on your trip to Adelaide.

Darwin

Darwin is another isolated city, nearly 4000km north west of Sydney. It’s the capital of Northern Territory. Relatively it’s a small city but has its unique identity. The city is close to the famous Kakadu national park. There is beautiful west facing sandy beaches to watch sunsets on Timor Sea coast. Darwin has a vibrant atmosphere, its very natural with its mixture of art and culture. It’s close to Papua New Guinea and Asian island countries of Indonesia, East Timor.

Hobart

Hobart is the capital city of Australian Island State of Tasmania. The city is in the south of the island on the banks of River Derwent. The city is smaller than capital Canberra but, its attractiveness in the Tasmanian landscape is unique. Mount Wellington standing behind Hobart, with rugged terrain, with small river streams and lakes added with Tasmanian wilderness. maybe you can spot a Tasmanian Devil around if lucky. Fresh food in waterfront restaurants, exploring art Museum MONA or historical sites. Finally visiting Salamanca market on Saturday. Hobart is an adventure.

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March 27, 2019

5 Best Places to Visit in Australia

Australia is full of wilderness and natural treasures. most of the country is red sandy desert with low to no vegetation. so its difficult to find what to see and what not to in your next trip to Australia. we filtered 5 best places must see in Australia. Sacred Uluru rock, the Great Barrier Reef, Tasmania, Kakadu National Park and Kangaroo island in the south. while understanding tourists will visit any of the popular cities, but these wonderful places are worth spending your money to get here.

Uluru

Uluru or Ayers Rock in Australia is a red natural rock formation, which is sacred to indigenous native Aborigine people in Northern Territory. This is one of the major landmarks and natural wonders of the country. Visitors can get here by 3.5 hours flight from Sydney. Watching it during sunrise and sunsets are popular. There is multiple option to stay and grab the moments with it.

Great Barrier Reef

It’s the largest coral reef on earth. Great Barrier Reef 2300 km long Marine park in the Coral Sea. It can be reached from east coast of Queensland. It’s one of the natural wonders of world and also can be seen from space. There are many islands in the system, and some provides stay and spend time in the warm coral reefs. Scuba diving and snorkel are popular thing to do here.

Tasmania

Tasmania is an Island south of Australia’s mainland. While much of the area of Tasmania is preserved, it has some of spectacular natural wilderness. Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park has some beautiful trails along waterfalls, Franklin river is also popular for white water rafting. Spotting penguins at the coasts or dolphins, while cruising or Tasmanian devils in the rain forests is a real adventure.

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu national park is in the north of Australia in Northern Territory. This park is world heritage site and also the biggest national park in Australia. It is a historic site and has around 20,000 years old Aboriginal rock art. There are wetlands, swamps, rain forests, rivers and waterfalls even more in its treasures. Park is almost close to 2 hours’ drive from Darwin.

Kangaroo Island

Little far from Adelaide in South Australia, Kangaroo Island is another natural place in Australia. Its connected by air and ferry from mainland. There are white sand beaches with sealions having sun break or spotting penguins along the coast. At the wildlife parks visitors can interact and feed kangaroos, spot Koalas and Wallabies. Island is rich in its wildlife.

December 12, 2018

City in a day: Sydney

Sydney is the largest and one of the most beautiful city of Australia. its most active city towards visitors. On new year’s eve people gather to see spectacular fireworks at Sydney harbour. The Opera house of Sydney is among the most visited site in the city, it has very unique architecture. other then that, Sydney is famous for white sand Bondi beach. it is surely hard to choose what to see in Sydney in a day. Let’s find out…

Things to Remember

Australia lies in southern hemisphere, it has warmer Christmas in December and colder in June-July months. Sydney is on the eastern coast of Australia’s New South Wales state. Currency of Australia is Australian Doller, time zone is AEST (UTC+10)+1 in summers(AEDT). The city has very well connected public transport.

Top places to visit in a day in Sydney

1. Sydney Opera House

The most attractive attraction of Sydney without any doubt. its always number choice among tourists, Sydney Opera House is also UNESCO world heritage site. it hosts many performance every year. but you don’t need to spend whole day here if you have only one day.

2. Sydney Harbour Bridge

This iconic bridge is just next to opera house, spanning Sydney harbour. you can take a walk or bike to cross the bridge for beautiful views around or climb over bridge for much spectacular view.

*Sydney Harbour Bridge, photo by skeeze*

3. Bondi Beach

One of the most famous beach in the world. white sand Bondi beach attracts everyone. so you can find it crowded with many people taking sunbath, swimming or surfing. blue water beach is crescent in shape.

4. Darling Harbour

Darling harbour is one of the most happening place in the city, it has many activities around. there is Sydney aquarium, Sydney wildlife world and many more. There are also many restaurants around it. you will never gonna get bored.

*Darling Harbour, photo by Patty Jansen*

5. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney

Royal Botanic Garden of Sydney was opened in 1816. and the oldest of such kind of institution. it has thousands of verities of plants. There are also many features including rose garden, shops, restaurants, lawns, pond etc. Garden is overlooking Sydney harbor.

*view from Royal Botanic Gardens, by Horst Müller*

6. St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney

Sydney’s main catholic cathedral. its in the city center next to Hyde park. it is surrounded by many important buildings. Its made of local sandstone and architecture is what makes it stand out.

What’s more around:

Sydney is full with attractions, no doubt it is one of the best city for tourists. there are many other places like Sydney’s Taronga Zoo on Mosman, north of Sydney Harbour. There is Sydney Harbour National Park next to it also.

Sydney tower in city center is highest structure of the city. you can get ariel view from the top deck or enjoy a meal on the top. other than that you can enjoy Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Queen Victoria building, The Rocks, Museum of Sydney, Australian museum, Centennial Park and many more. Keep exploring

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