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Sydney Opera House   Sydney

Sydney Opera House, Sydney

 236 Reviews  If I were to ask people from all over to name a famous building from Sydney I'm willing to bet that 99.99% would name the Opera House. Sydney Opera House is to the city what the Eiffel Tower is to... 

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Great Ocean Road   Melbourne

Great Ocean Road, Melbourne

 144 Reviews  More than Twelve Apostles!!! You can travel from Melbourne to Apollo Bay Monday thru Friday: -->From Melbourne (Southern Cross Station), take Vline train at 9am and reach Geelong Station at... 

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Kings Park   Perth

Kings Park, Perth

 114 Reviews  Each summer Shakespeare WA present a series of Shakespearean plays in the confines of Kings Park. It's a great way to spend a summer's evening, take a picnic blanket, some food and wine (byo) and... 

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Southbank   Brisbane

Southbank, Brisbane

 56 Reviews  The lagoon on southbank was my favourite thing about Brisbane, I love the idea that they built a beach to make up for the fact that they don't really have a natural one! Although it gets pretty... 

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Theme Parks.   Gold Coast

Theme Parks., Gold Coast

 123 Reviews  Have just started a trip around Australia and recently visited the gold Coast Theme Parks. I purchased a single entry ticket to Sea World for $79 and then found out that I could of purchased the VIP... 

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Glenelg   Adelaide

Glenelg, Adelaide

 33 Reviews  Glenelg is Adelaide's most popular beachside suburb and is a must see for most visitors. I spent a pleasant afternoon there, but more than the beach I liked the fascinating history of the town. This... 

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Australian War Memorial   Canberra

Australian War Memorial, Canberra

 58 Reviews  Having taken note of the ancient lions at the entrance to the A.W.M please do not leave without finding the painting Menin Gate at Midnight located in a small space at the back of the Gallipoli... 

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Mindil Beach Markets   Darwin

Mindil Beach Markets, Darwin

 6 Reviews   DARWIN This is a must do when in Darwin..each Thursday and Sunday nights this market is extremely popular with locals and visitors alike. Take wander through the large marketplace and look at the... 

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Mountains.   Hobart

Mountains., Hobart

 24 Reviews  From the top of Mt Wellington, on a clear day, you are rewarded with spectular views. You can see over to the Tasman Penninsula and also to the Southern Wilderness Area. Mt Wellington is 1270 metres... 

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Geelong Waterfront   Geelong

Geelong Waterfront, Geelong

 18 Reviews  Eastern beach has a beautiful hill landscape for jogging, a gated swimming area, stunning views of Corio Bay. Locals and tourists come here to spend morning walk, jogging, photo shooting, and etc. You... 

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Blue Mountains   Sydney

Blue Mountains, Sydney

 137 Reviews  Finally in February 2010; my husband an I made it to the Blue Mountains. We took a guided tour that left from Sydney via bus. Our visit to the National Park included: The Three Sisters, Katoomba... 

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St. Kilda   Melbourne

St. Kilda, Melbourne

 72 Reviews  While staying with friends on a recent visit ,we decided to visit St.Kilda.. to have some local famous seafood and go for a walk along the pier.I felt like getting a rod and doing a bit of fishing for... 

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Perth City Centre   Perth

Perth City Centre, Perth

 74 Reviews  If you think that Megamouth is simply an opinionated sports commentator, then think again (he's actually called Sam Newman)! I am ambivalent about the Perth Museum - which is good but not great - but... 

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Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo   Brisbane

Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, Brisbane

 12 Reviews  Australia Zoo is located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. It was established under the name of Beerwah Reptile Park by Bob and Lyn Irwin... 

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Bird / Animal Parks.   Gold Coast

Bird / Animal Parks., Gold Coast

 23 Reviews  Wow, where to begin? If you're looking at the Gold Coast as your main place to stay and base everything out of, then going to Australia Zoo (Steve Irwin's) is quite a hike as it is located on the... 

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Hahndorf   Adelaide

Hahndorf, Adelaide

 16 Reviews  Hahndorf is the oldest German community in Australia. It is now a a tourist attraction with old buildings reflecting the early architecture of the community. Craft shops galore: foods, leathers, wood... 

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New Parliament House   Canberra

New Parliament House, Canberra

 50 Reviews  I am sure it would be impossible when visiting Canberra not to visit the new Parliament House..Located not far from the old Parliament House this new building is in a really dominant postion.The new... 

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Visit Litchfield National Park   Darwin

Visit Litchfield National Park, Darwin

 4 Reviews  Located just over 100 kilometers south of Darwin and an easy days drive there and back with good blacktop roads all the way..a visit to this wonderful National Park is a great day out..over1500 square... 

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Salamanca Markets.   Hobart

Salamanca Markets., Hobart

 22 Reviews  While best known for its Saturday Markets, Salamanca Place is a great place to visit on any other day of the week. Spend time visiting the shops and galleries or enjoy a meal in one of the many... 

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The Great Ocean Road   Geelong

The Great Ocean Road, Geelong

 22 Reviews  The road starts at Torquay and ends at Allansford . Drive along the Great Ocean Road (243 kms long) and see the 12 Apostles, limestone stack formations that are a little way out, standing in the... 

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Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks   Sydney

Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks, Sydney

 201 Reviews  After a recent trip to Sydney I visited Sydney Aquarium. Was a great day out...well 3 hours - this gives you plenty of time. Have been booking some of my tours and attractions through a website called... 

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Queen Victoria Market   Melbourne

Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

 54 Reviews  Before I planned or came to Melbourne, all I knew about Melbourne was this Queen Victoria Market. Malaysians would recommend me to stop by here to buy fruits and other things. Now I know why, because... 

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Fremantle   Perth

Fremantle, Perth

 62 Reviews  During our visit to Perth we hopped on a train to explore Fremantle. We had a fun day wandering around exploring the Harbour, Markets, local pubs, Parks and historic buildings of the area. We had a... 

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Mt Cootha   Brisbane

Mt Cootha, Brisbane

 14 Reviews  Sorry, no photo's of these waterfalls as every time I visit, there isn't any water going over! Perhaps it would be best to visit directly after rain, I shall have to try that myself. Even though it... 

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Hinterland / National Parks.   Gold Coast

Hinterland / National Parks., Gold Coast

 31 Reviews  After much debate, we decided to head up to Tamborine mountain, really really enjoyed the day. A few wineries, cheese tasting and gallery walk. Really great day out....only 30 mins from Surfers... 

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Places to go In & Around Melbourne

by poj1983

Ok mate so these are the places which I would recommend you don't miss on when you are in Melbourne:1. Melbourne City:a. Southgate - nice place if you love food and wine, there is also a hig-rise tower called Eureka Tower go to the 88th Floor where you have a glass enclosure room which protrudes 3 ft from the tower and the view from there is amazing.b. For Party lover who like to party hard St. Kilda is the place to be. There are few streets in St. Kilda like Chappel Street, St Kilda Beach, for Confectionary food lovers Acland Street is the heaven.c. Gamblers, guys if you like to go to a casino like me then "Crown Casino" is the place to be. Poker lovers would enjoy their time here. Good luch and try to make some BUCKS!2. Blue Dandenongs:a. If you love to be at a place where you are surrounded by Ausssie Cockatoo's, Lier Bird and many other native bird species then this is the place to...

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Australian Muster experience.

by tropicrd

The Muster experience theme park has just had its official opening near Mossman, Far North Queensland.The park aims to tourists a look at Australian bush skills,including horse stunt and horse riding,whip cracking ,country music and bush poetry.I have not been there yet as it is new but I have heard from a friend it is great.No photos yet.

Outback Time at Myella

by jacquitabanana

We spent 3 days at Myella Farmstay just outside Rockhampton, Queensland.At the farm theres soo much to do as well as top class facilities.. While there I learned to ride a motorbike and did alot of horseriding. Followed lots of tree frogs and cane toads about. Watch the spectacular sunsets and soo much more... If you want fit in even a little bit of outback farmstay this is the place as you can stay for a day trip up to weeks and weeks..Beautiful part of the country too.

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Hiking in Tasmania's national...

by DueSer

Hiking in Tasmania's national parks is a fantastic part of experiencing Australia.How many places can you hike with a view of mountains and the water and get to meet some of the locals, like adorable wallabies hopping across the path in front of you? Tasmania is often forgotten by those visiting the rest of Australia but it definitely should not be missed!

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Queen Victoria Building

by DueSer

The Queen Victoria Building, or QVB, is an amazing place that you should not miss, even if you don't buy anything. This mall (or arcade as they call them in Australia) is located within a gorgeous building that was built in 1898. It also has a very futuristic women's restroom that is a one of a kind, as far as I know. In the center of the mall is a huge clock. When it chimes the hour, little figures come out and tell the history of Australia. The weirdest part is a sealed letter from Queen Elizabeth II that is to be read to the people of Sydney in the year 2085. Until that time, it's in a glass case inside the mall.

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Fire Brigade Museum, Peerth

by hopang

Fire Brigade Museum is located at Old Perth Fire Station (Fire Brigade No. 1 Station) at Murray Street in the heart of Perth. It is home to Fire Safety Education Center and Museum. The museum exhibits ancient fire fighting equipment and is a popular tourist attraction. The old fire brigade was opened in 1901 and continued to be used until 1979. The building was designed by Michael Cavanagh. Admission to the museum is free. So take the opportunity to visit the Fire Brigade Museum when you are having a vacation in Perth!

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Kings Park, Perth

by hopang

Kings Park (formerly known as Perth Park years ago) is located at Mount Eliza on the western section of Perth City. It covers a total area of approximately 1,000 acres. The park contains botanical gardens, State War Memorial, bushland and parkland. Kings Park was founded as early as in 1895. State War Memorial is a sad tourist attraction as it contains the names of the fallen Australian soldiers who died in the First and Second World Wars. Kings Park has a spectacular view of Perth City and Swan River. Don't miss Kings Park when you are in Perth!

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Cruise along the Swan River, Perth

by hopang

Swan River flows directly through the City of Perth from Freemantle. It is the largest river in Perth. Take a leisurely cruise between Perth and Freemantle along the Swan River. Simply relax and enjoy the sight-seeing cruise! It has been a very popular activity for local and foreign tourists arriving in Perth. It is considered by many as a must-visit attraction!Most Swan River cruises depart from Barrack Street Jetty in Perth and Port Freemantle in Freemantle. A roundtrip costs approximately US$30.00 per adult without lunch or dinner and lasts approximately three hours. One of the popular cruise operators in Perth is Captain Cook Cruises. You may purchase cruise packages which may include lunch or dinner. The cruise boat will cruise along the popular Millionaire's Row where you will be able to see large mansions along both sides of the Swan River. The boat will cruise through other...

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Lake Monger, Perth

by hopang

Lake Monger is located along Mitchell Freeway, approximately five kilometres from the heart of Perth city in Western Australia. It covers a total area of approximately 100 hectares. There is an island in the south-western part of the lake. Most parts of the lake are shallow. Lake Monger is one of the popular tourist atttractions in Western Australia. Approximately half a million local and foreign tourists visit the lake each year. Many visitors love to feed black swans which make Lake Monger their home.Walking, jogging and cycling tracks encircle the lake and it takes approximately half an hour to walk one round. There are barbecue facilities for those who love picnic. There are also lots of birdlife for those who love bird-watching.

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Atlantis Marine Park, Perth

by hopang

Atlantis Marine Park was officially opened in 1981. It was located approximately 60 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia. It was one of the largest amusement parks in the world. Unfortunately due to financial difficulties, Atlantis Marine Park closed in 1990. Atlantis Marine Park was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful marine parks in the world we had ever seen. We posted this travel tip in our Australia travel page simply because many young people in Australia and the rest of the world have not seen or even heard of such wonderful theme park. Today the site is a white elephant unfortunately!You are welcome to visit hopang's Australia Travelogues and Australia travel pages for more photographs of Atlantis Marine Park in Perth.

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