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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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Airlie Beach & Whitsunday Islands

by ettiewyn

State: QueenslandI visited in: January 2007The Whitsunday Islands are one of the top attractions in the whole country of Australia, and a MUST DO for many travellers. I came here in 2006 and it really was one of the best places I visited during that trip. And that even although I only did a guided day tour and not one of the longer tour where you sail around and stay on a boat!Another option is of course to stay on one of the islands for a longer time.There are seventy-four islands and most of them are unhabited. Among the more famous islands are Hamilton Island, South Molle Island and Lindeman Island. The most famous is Whitsunday Island, where the world-famous Whitehaven Beach is located. This is the island that I visited on my daytrip. The sand really is so white that I could not believe it. What I loved most is the view on hill inlet, that you see in the main picture and the second...

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Byron Bay

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State: New South WalesI visited in: January 2007Byron Bay is one of the main holiday destinations at the Australian east coast, at least for backpackers. It is a beautiful place with a great beach and a famous lighthouse. The walk to the lighthouse along some beaches and cliffs, with wonderful views on the ocean is a must do while staying in the town. If you are lucky, you can even spot whales or dolphins!You can also visit Australia's most eastern point here, called Cape Byron.In the past, it has been famous as a hippie and surfer town, with a very relaxed atmosphere. I loved my stay there in 2007, when I really had the feeling to be at the end of the world, far away from all sorrows and worries, just enjoying life.It now seems as if Byron Bay has been a victim to the more and more commercialised backpacker culture, but I think that it must still be a beautiful place as the ocean and...

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ENJOY ALL THE BIRDLIFE IN THE NATIONAL PARKS

by DennyP

BIRDLIFE Australia is know far and wide for its wonderful National Parks and unique wildlife. Also it is known for its amazing proliferation of birdlife. You don't have to be an Ornithologist to enjoy the many clourful species of Birds, Parrots, Cockatoos, Parrakeets , Large and small birds of prey from the little kites to the huge wedge tailed Eagles.small forragers and polinaters like honey eaters and the small parrakeets ...to the small robins and wrens...just so many . Next time you are out and about in an Australian National Park.You will see what I mean..You can't be helped but be taken by these lovely creatures..Take along a small pair of binoculars and make sure that you have your digital camera batteries fully charged ..I also carry a spare memory card.

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Noosa

by ettiewyn

State: QueenslandI visited in: January 2007Noosa is a town that fascinated me most because it presents interesting contrasts: On the one hand it is quite a posh town, with many elegant restaurants and shops. On the other hand, there is a wild national park with great walking opportunities and the roaring sea. And then you also have a laid back surfing culture and very relaxed hostels.I visited Noosa for two days in 2007 and it was my base for doing a tour to Fraser Island. But I also enjoyed the town itself. I had a wonderful walk in the national park which I absolutely loved, and I also enjoyed the lonely beaches. The town centre itself and the main beach were a bit too busy for my taste, though. If you plan to visit here, in any case be aware that there have been assaults in the national park and stay safe!The town can easily be reached by Greyhound bus.To read more about Noosa, please...

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Quicksilver Reef Cruise

by BigMatt

I would highly recommend the Quicksilver Cruise to the Outer Reef. It took about an hour and a half to get to/from the reef. At the reef the boat docks to a platform from where you can go diving, snorkeling, ride a semi-submersible sub, and more. Just make sure you wear lots of sun screen!

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Skydive the beach - Jurien Bay

by Arial_27

We had an amazing experience skydiving here. Its one of the only (possibly the only) place in Western Australia where you can skydive, so its a little more pricey than doing it on the east coast. The view however, was spectacular with the turquoise water coastline and one unique feature I thought was that we got to land on the sandy white beach which isn't something other places do.The staff was friendly, and my instructor cracked a lot of jokes which eased the tension for me since I was a little nervous. All in all a great day, I'd recommend this to anyone!

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Monkey Mia

by Arial_27

Monkey Mia isn't a beach town, like we thought, but a resort that you drive right into from the road leading to it. You have a choice between renting a room there, camping or staying in your campervan. It cost roughly $30/night to camp there.The dolphin interaction happens 3 times a day, the first starting at 7am and the last one ending around noon. Make sure you wake up early to get out there because they never do the interactions after 12 even if the dolphins were to show up late. The "interaction" isn't as intimate as the posters make it seem, so don't get your hopes up! No one is allowed to touch the dolphins and only a few people from each crowd (normally children) will be chosen to give a few fish to them, and even then there is no padding or touching allowed. this is because dolphins over the years have contracted colds and other viruses from the hundreds of hands that used to...

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The Pinnacles

by Arial_27

The Pinnacles are located in Nambung national park, about a 2.5 hour drive north of Perth. It can take anywhere from an hour to 3 hours to get through the entire park, depending on how thouroughly you want to explore the rocks, take pictures with them, etc. These rocks were almost unknown to Australians until the 1960s, and now they receive about 250,000 visitors every year. Cost to get in is about $6/person (we paid $11 for a vehicle with 2 people.) There is a museum to look through and learn from ahead of time, as well as a gift shop. We went towards the end of the day, close to sunset and the park was fairly empty. The pinnacles are beautiful and well worth a visit.

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Crocasaurus Cove

by Arial_27

Crocasaurus Cove is a crocodile zoo, aquarium museum and information centre located right downtown in Darwin. They have crocodile feeding times, opportunities to hold a baby croc and feed baby crocodiles included in park admission, and for extra there's the 'cage of death' where you're in a glass box that is lowered into the crodocile tank with live crocs.We had a great day here and would recommend it, its central and only $29 to get in (in 2011.) The cage of death is an extra $70, but keep in mind that the crocs may not be as interested in you as you'd hope they'd be. I had this vision of them swimming up and trying to bite through the glass, but instead they just sat there and ignored us. It probably depends on the time of day and how hungry they are. Still, I dont regret doing it, how many people can say they've swam with real crocodiles right? ;) Just dont have your hopes yet. You...

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Dreamworld

by Arial_27

Dreamworld is located about an hour south of Brisbane. It opens at 10 and closes at 5. Admission is $79.99 for an adult (as of 2011) and for an extra $20 you can have access to the waterpark as well. There are about 7 rides there that are considered 'thrill rides,' I found 2 of them to be pretty scary! There are plenty of kids rides and an IMAX theatre, and food on the premises. We had a great day here, well recommended to anyone who enjoys theme parks.

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