Places To Visit In Australia
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Plances To Visit In Australia - Queensland Rainforest Area
The queensland rainforest area is a beautiful place of biodiversity. It contains major stages of earths history. In this rainforest area you can find some of the oldest plants, exceptionally beautiful costal scenery, breathtaking waterfalls and undisturbed rainforests.
Places To Visit In Australia - The Great Dividing Range
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The great dividing range in the largest mountainous region in Australia, and one of the largest in the world. It offers breathtaking sights, and excellent hiking.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Places To Visit In Australia
Ayers rock, also called Urulu, is a world heritage site in Northern Territory. The easiest way to get their is by going to Alice Springs, the closest town.
Getting into the national park will cost you $25 and its good for 3 days. One of the best things you can do at Ayers rock is to go climbing up the rock. Its a steep climb but only takes an hour, basic fitness is all you should require. Photography and
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sightseeing are also very popular. The site is home to the aboriginal Anagu people who do not climb the rock for spiritual reasons. This is a good destination to get both an ancient c
ultural experience and beautiful nature.
This iconic image of Sydney was conceived by architect Jorn Utzon. The opera house actually contains more than one concert hall, offering concertos, operas, and plays.
Tours are available daily for $35, or $29 if you buy it online. There is also a backstage pass allowing you to access all areas of the
Opera house for $155, tours depart at 7 am daily, book ahead.
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To get to the Opera House take a bus or the CityRail to Circular Quay station, from there its a 5 minute walk to Sydney Opera House.
Shows:
To see a show on a budget see a show in the "Studio" for only $25, book ahead. Here is the schedule for the showings http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/Templates/WhatsOn/WhatsOn.aspx?enddate=13/9/2012&eventSearch=1&pageno=1&venue=Studio&startdate=6/9/2010
The entire show schedule for the Opera house can be found here http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/index.aspx
Special Interest:
Sky & Sails - Backstage VIP pass + a 30 minute flight around the Opera House, $500
Wednesday High Tea - High Tea with your own private Opera performance, $150
There are several fine bars and restaurants in the Opera House, most opening 2 hours before a performance. For good views at night have a drink in "Opera Bar" before the show. More information on restaurants can be found here http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/Visit/Restaurants_and_Bars.aspx
Almost 37% of Tasmania is parks, world heritage sites, and protected natural regions. Its known as an unspoiled, natural environment.
Be aware of the time of year and the p
lace you plan to visit in Tasmania as some of the regions can get quite cold.
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The main appeals of Tasmania are beautiful national parks, scenery, outdoor activities and outdoor safaris. If your a nature lover this is a must see.