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Sydney Opera House   Sydney

Sydney Opera House, Sydney

 234 Reviews  Nearly all visitors that visit Sydney want to visit the Sydney Opera House while they are here..This wonderful piece of Architecture is a magnet for visitors..it would have to be the most photographed... 

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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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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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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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Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks   Sydney

Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks, Sydney

 200 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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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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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary   Brisbane

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane

 23 Reviews  A partly open range zoo at Fig Tree Pocket next to the river. It describes itself as a sanctuary for koalas. I am sorry but my idea of a sanctuary is acres of bushland where the animals can live... 

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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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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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Jumping Croc Cruise   Darwin

Jumping Croc Cruise, Darwin

 5 Reviews  DARWIN This is a worthwhile day out while in Darwin and is certainly a "close up" for anybody that has never seen crocodiles THIS CLOSE..The river cruise guarantees that you will see many large crocs... 

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The Great Ocean Road   Geelong

The Great Ocean Road, Geelong

 21 Reviews  This is a very rugged part of the coast, with cliffs, gorges and blowholes. The most well known feature of this national park are the 12 Apostles. Only seven of them remain, because they're beaten my... 

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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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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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Queen Victoria Market   Melbourne

Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

 50 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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Rottnest Island   Perth

Rottnest Island, Perth

 46 Reviews  Rottnest Island - universally known as Rotto by anyone who's been in Western Australia for more than five minutes - is quite simply Perth's playground and the fact that it attracts 500,000 tourists 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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Beaches.   Gold Coast

Beaches., Gold Coast

 35 Reviews  Coolangatta is as far south as you can get in Queensland as it right on the New South Wales border with it's twin town of Tweed Heads on the other side. It's about a half hour drive along the Pacific... 

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Australian Zoo

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Ah, how we loved Steve Irwin. Not since Crocodile Dundee has the land downunder had so much publicity. Wonder what they had in common. Ah, that's right, those things they make handbags out of!We irreverent Smiths call the place "Crikey World" and, when you go there, you'll probably think you're seeing double, quadruple and worse. The reason being that all staff have to wear the uniform khaki shorts and shirt that Steve Irwin made a trademark of his enterprise.These days it's been carried on by his wife and the two children.Lots to see and genuine experiences to have here for all the family. Anything slimy, repulsive, primaeval, deadly is liable to be encountered here but, hey, that's entertainment!Whenever you're there it's hard not to think of the man who made it all possible. Vale, Steve Irwin.Open 9.00 to 4.30 daily except Xmas Day,it's $59 for adults so it is not cheap but good value...

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Port Stephens

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The only reason Port Stephens is not one of Australia's top five resorts is simple. It's at the finish of a dead end road.Otherwise its beautiful beaches (pic 2) and spectacular bays (pics 3,4,5) would be packed continually with tourists. Having said that, in the last decade its development has been frantic. New suburbs are springing up along with the shopping centres and light industrial estates. Despite that, it's still one of the most gloriously attractive places in all Australia. The D'Albora Marina in Nelson Bay has put it on the boating map and the stunning Tomaree Headland is unforgettable.It's a watersports fan's delight and a great place for the kids with the lovely sandy beaches inside the bay.Salamander Bay is the main place for shopping though Nelson Bay is the main tourist shopping area.Do you get the impression I like it? So will you.

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Storm surf

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If you get lucky while touring you may get a storm. Not so lucky I hear you think! On the contrary, when the weather attacks the ocean and the violent moods show on the surface the sea is a spectacular place and, every time it happens in my home town, there's a queue of cars at the beach because so many people want to see it. I can't blame them, I'm somewhere in the queue myself! These shots were taken around Newcastle Baths and at Merewether, a couple of places where you can not only watch the power of the sea but see human beings try to tame the fury. There are other spots such as Blacksmiths, Nobbys and Stockton where rideable waves can be had also and you might see surfers out; depends on the swell direction and wind direction.

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Victorian goldfields

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Here we have towns that once were wealthy and could afford some lovely buildings. The good news is that they have preserved the majority of them and you can see them in all their splendour.A main feature of Australian architecture is wrought iron and the examples in this area are as good as any you'll see anywhere in the world I suspect.There are also some beautiful parks, more so in the larger towns and Bendigo has an amazing Chinese museum.For its part, Ballarat has the famous Sovereign Hill, where you can live your colonial fantasies and pan for gold as well(don't get too excited over that one).If nature is for you then there is also a well stocked Wildlife Park.However, there are many other towns such as Beechworth etc. that have very interesting history and are worthy of your time.My tip is to allow a few days and explore the area.

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A Trip by Road

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You have a chance to come with me from my home town Buderim, Queensland into NSW...all the way to Parkes in NSW. We will travel on five major highways over 2,000k there and backWe will be on the Bruce Highway to Brisbane....then the Cunningham up the Great Dividing Range...join the new England Highway through some beautiful tableland country, branch off on the Oxley HighwayThe rules are you may only stop in places that I have brought to life virtually....So come with me we Start on BuderimYou will find the info re the tour near the end of the travel page

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Mount Tamborine & Lamington National Park

by ettiewyn

State: QueenslandI visited in: March 2010Lamington National Park is located in the green behind the gold, the green and lush area northwest of the Goald Coast. It is a region of green hills and valleys, dense rainforest, cute villages, small farms and vineyards. It is a real contrast to the glitter and consumerism of the Gold Coast!Another plus is that it is not far from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, so a short trip to visit the rainforest is easily done if you are staying there. Moreover, Lamington is the oldest national park in Queensland, founded in 1915, and also UNESCO world heritage ("Gondwana Rainforests of Australia"). I had booked a hiking trip to this park, but it was cancelled because of rain and so I hastily booked another guided tour to see at least a little of the region. This tour mainly visited O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat which was nice enough and quite enjoyable. I...

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Fraser Island

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State: QueenslandI visited in: January 2007 Fraser Island is pretty high on the list of most people who visit Queensland, and I think that is absolutely justified. I did a guided two day trip in January 2007 and I loved it very much. It is a very special place with beautiful and mostly untouched nature, rainforest, beach and lakes. And it is the largest sand island in the world, and UNESCO heritage! An icon of the island is Maheno Shipwreck, which you see in the main picture. Other popular things to do are to swim in one of the many freshwater lakes, which is simply wonderful (and that is what I say, as a person who absolutely does not like swimming!), letting yourself float in Eli Creek, climb Indian Head or have a walk through the rainforest... And there is more of course!The island itself is like a huge wilderness. There are no real roads, only some tracks through the rainforest. The...

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Adelaide

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State: South AustraliaI visited in: December 2009, January 2010Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and a perfect gateway to explore that beautiful state. Many tourists don't spend so much time in Adelaide and say that the city itself is quite boring. Ok, it does not have the spectacular atmosphere and sights such as Sydney or Melbourne, but it is a very pretty city with some interesting sights to see, so if you have the time to spare, it is nice to spend some time in Adelaide and just relax a little! It is a very green and well-planned city that was laid out by William Light. There is an abundance of green parks and lawns, and also many beautiful historical buildings. The two main museums, the Migration Museum and the South Australian Museum, are well worth a visit. It is very nice to have a walk along the Torrens River, or along North Terrace where you can see some of Adelaide's...

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A PLACE FOR CAR ENTHUSIASTS AND REV HEADS

by DennyP

MOTOR SPORT AND SHOWS Like many things we have in common with many visitors to Australia are cars.!!. Yes!!"Automobiles" Vintage models, Collectors Nostalgia models, Racing V8's, Dragsters, Formula One , Custom Cars , Hot rods or just wonderful regular show cars. The enjoyment of a day at a car show or racing car meet is an individual exercise in admired colourful mobile metal. Australians, like our American mates have a love affair with the motor car and that it apparent when you see the many and varied car shows and races that are held all over Australia in the various States every year. I live in the state of New South Wales and there are always many auto events in the state to keep me happy. Whenever I travel I always like to check out the local automotive museums that are in so many different paces.. Like"train buffs" there are "car buffs" and (I am one ) I always like to see...

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ENJOY OUR WONDERFUL AND UNIQUE NATIONAL PARKS

by DennyP

NATIONAL PARKS When visiting Australia and whatever state you may be in make sure you get to see the local National parks. Some of the most amazing sights in the country are located within a miriad of National Parks. You will find though that most are out of the way but will have some form of access whether it be a tour of some type or accessed even in your own vehicle. All Information on National Parks can be accessed by contacting the local National Parks and Wildlife Service In the Appropriate State or Territory. These I have found to be exceedingly helpful organisations with all sorts of maps and guides for the adventuresome bush walkers and the highly experienced Hikers that have the neccesary equipment. My experiences in many of our prominent National Parks has been a very positive one. Most of the Do's and Dont's are common sense and respect for the environment. To be seen in the...

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