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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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Biking on Rottnest Island

by Myndo

Rottnest is the Island right in front of Perth.There are different Ferries that can take you there - just check the prices out at the harbour.Rottnest Island itself isn?t very big. There are two possibilities to get around (no cars on the island).One is the bus (around 5.50 AUS), where you can get out and in at different stops. The bus drives every full hour.The other possibility is by bike. Since the island is quite flat, the road good and you can stop and drive on whenever and wherever you want, I think it is the nicer option. Also you can really enjoy the views and have a look at the beaches and wonderful spots you come along.The drive around the island (just one main road) is about 15 km, but you can extend it at the west end (out a one-way road 4 km and back) and at a little loop in the south (1.5km). Any way it isn't too much stress to drive around the island in that one day and...

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show the world to those who think the world of you

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Planning a trip to Australia, a country as large as the U.S., can be a bit daunting. australia's "must see" attractions of Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef to the "off the beaten track" wonders of Outback Australia.Australia is a user friendly country - no language barrier, a decimal currency, airlines and trains running on time. broken hill: Often described as a living museum, this outback city on the western edge of New South Wales has an amazing array of activities. The area has attracted some of Australia's best artists and the city abounds with galleries. The beauty of the Living Desert, a sculpture garden on a hill on the outskirts of town, will take your breath away.Kangaroo Island :This gem of an island, Australia's third largest, is conveniently located off the coast of South Australia and easily accessible from Adelaide by air or ferry. Blessed with the natural beauty of steep...

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Fraser Island - much more than just Sand

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Fraser Island,The worlds largest sand island, 123 km long, at the southern coast of Queensland.Dunes, Lakes, Forest, Sandstone Cliffs, Wrecks on the beach, Dingoes, etc.here you find an interesting eco-system, free to be explored by you.You can get there by boat or airplane, explore it in group-buses or by yourself - you choose. Stay one day or overnight or more. 3 days and you can see it all.This island is worth more than just one trip!Have a look at these:My Fraser Pages

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The Pinnacles - Nambung Ntl Park

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The Pinnacles in the Nambung National Park are stone-columns standing in hundreds in a wide landscape.There are several theories how they developed, but however, they look very interesting.Surrounded by sand, which is almost the same color as the stone, it is important to wait for the right light, if you want to make really good pictures. So, if you have the time, go at sunrise or sunset (also look at the picture under the travel tips for the Pinnacles).Oh, and if you go there, beware of the annoying australian fly. I have never seen a worse species.Good Place to stay is in Cervantes, a small town close to the park.

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The Taggerty Bush Settlement (Vic)

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A genuine escape into beautiful rural Victoria.The Taggerty Bush Settlement is a genuine budget gettaway into beautiful unspoilt Victoria scenery, and a unique opportunity to get back to basics. The settlement offers various accomodations and the opportunity to interact with orphaned native wildlife which is raised back to health before being released back into the wild. I was lucky enough to be given the responsibility of looking after a spider tailed possum for a few days when I was there, and plenty of chances to get to know the (then) resident adolescent wombat - a word of warning - watch your ankles!The website gives details of an itinerary package, but I went there and hiked and biked by myself, which suited me just fine.Just a few hours by bus from Melbourne - this is a truly awesome place, and I genuinely cannot recommend it strongly enough! My one, must - visit - place in the...

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Jacaranda Trees: An Explosion of Mauve in Oct/Nov

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During the months of October and November, the streets of Sydney (and Melbourne in December!) erupt in a vivid lilac fanfare as the city’s Jacaranda trees go into full bloom! It’s delicate trumpet shaped blossoms last for around two months at the height of the Australian Spring before carpeting the ground with a mass of colour – it is said that if one of those blossoms should fall on your head while you’re passing underneath, you will be rewarded by good fortune. I’m still waiting for mine!Its Latin name is Jacaranda mimosifolia, which is the most widely seen and admired tree of the Jacaranda family. It prefers a warm coastal climate and is prevalent as a centrepiece to gardens in Australia from Cairns to Melbourne, although it is not actually native to Australia but rather Brazil.Jacarandas are a deciduous tree, with soft graceful fern-like foliage. A perfect place to see them is at the...

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Take the Ferry to Taronga Zoological Park

by Paul2001

My first ferry trip in Sydney was to the wonderful Taronga Zoo. This hardly the one of the best zoos in the world but because of setting in the middle of Sydney Harbour it should be visited as it is quite beautiful. Though the zoo is not exactly large it does have many great attributes such as a superb tiger exhibit, a very large chimpanzee exhibit, and the only kodiak bear I have ever seen in captivity. Rumour has it that Michael Jackson spent the night of his second wedding here.

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Snowboarding at Snowy

by Jagsfan

I lived in Aussie for 2 years and while i was there, conquering Snowy Mountains is probably one of the most memorable places i've been. We all know Australia known for beach and coral reefs but if you happen to be there during winter, it'll be worth it to try Snowy. Snowy Mountain is also the highest mountain region in Australia, so you have a lot space to cover while you going down the hill rather than just straight path down. Make sure you and your friends set up a meeting place after your run otherwise is easy to get lost. I was worried about the snow conditions, i was expecting a man made snow that will end up to be ice but to my surprise it was powder on top. for beginners, they provide you with bunny hill to learn and for more advance boarder trust me they have a lot in stock for you. The mountains provide a lot of track for various skill level and plus the breathtaking scenery. To...

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Western Australia

by didgeridorien

Western Australia occupies one third of the entire continent. The capital is Perth, which has an island in front of the coast called Rottnest Island which you can reach from Fremantle. North of Perth, you can find some amazing nature such as the Pinnacles Desert and Kalbarri National Park. On the west coast, you can visit the Ningaloo Reef, which starts from the beach, or you can go and see dolphins at Monkey Mia. Another main city in Western Australia is Broome, from where you can visit Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra.

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Victoria

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Victoria is the most densely populated state, with 75% of the inhabitants living in the capital Melbourne. The northern border is the Murray River, on which the towns Echuca and Mildura lie. There is a mountain range The Grampians running through the middle of the state and starting from Geelong you can drive along The Great Ocean Road.

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