Australia
Australia’s people arrived there from South East Asia during the last Ice Age at least 50,000 years ago. Australia’s culture is founded on stories of battlers, bushrangers and brave soldiers. Today’s Australia is a mix of cultures and arts.
Most Australian cities are host to a huge array of cutting-edge cultural festivals and offer music theatre and dance performances and art exhibitions every day of the week. Traditional Aboriginal dance performances are very popular as well as hand-made art & crafts.
With more than 80% of Australians living within 50 km of the cost, the beach is an integral part of the lifestyle. It is where socializing is done and sports are played such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, fishing and parasailing and beach combing. You can also drive to secret, secluded beaches in costal national parks. Australia’s most famous beaches - Bondi and Manly in Sydney, St. Kilda in Melbourne, Surfers Paradise on the Queensland Gold Cost, Cottesloe in Perth & Glenelg in Adelaide attract many international tourists.
Other places you might try are Hunter Valley vineyards in Sydney where you can explore the countryside and enjoy a private wine stating experience. This is also home of the Lindemans. In Barossa Valley you will feast your eyes on the views over Adelaide and towards the sea from the Mt. Lofty Lookout.
Port Arthur boasts spectacular formations on the scenic Tasman Peninsula including Eaglehawk Neck & Pirates Bay. Visit Bush Mill logging museum and a ride on the Narrow Gauge Steam Railway.
Melbourne City is home of Little Penguins on Philipp Island – fascinating creatures only 1 foot high. Your adrenaline will certainly kick in @ Eureka Skydeck 88 in one of the world’s largest towers. You can also take a ride through nature on the Great Ocean Road, which winds along the Southern Ocean.
Whether you are looking for sunny beaches to relax or sites to see, Australia is certainly a great holiday destination.