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Sydney

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7046,12730,455

Melbourne

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Victoria/Melbourne-1873103/TravelGuide-Melbourne.html

4064,7122,332

Perth

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Western_Australia/Perth-1871231/TravelGuide-Perth.html

2585,4429,148

Brisbane

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Brisbane-1878979/TravelGuide-Brisbane.html

1768,3132,198

Gold Coast

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976,1671,184

Adelaide

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1063,1813,150

Canberra

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857,1782,60

Cairns

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1025,2348,190

Darwin

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/Northern_Territory/Darwin-1877297/TravelGuide-Darwin.html

706,1698,62

Geelong

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366,606,18

Surfers Paradise

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172,327,99

Hobart

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470,768,89

Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock)

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/Northern_Territory/Uluru_National_Park_Ayers_Rock-1868745/TravelGuide-Uluru_National_Park_Ayers_Rock.html

523,1274,5

Port Douglas

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246,578,79

Alice Springs

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409,1190,46

Airlie Beach

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203,726,48

Noosa Heads

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161,380,78

Fremantle

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540,974,19

Rottnest Island

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267,536,1

Hamilton Island

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132,398,9

Wollongong

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214,377,21

Newcastle

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375,575,31

Bunbury

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124,478,26

Broome

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187,320,42

Ballarat

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246,457,34

Byron Bay

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205,362,57

Margaret River

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296,530,52

Coffs Harbour

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249,458,69

Kangaroo Island

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_South_Australia/Kangaroo_Island-1874655/TravelGuide-Kangaroo_Island.html

182,310,18

Wagga Wagga

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116,215,15

Kakadu National Park

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/Northern_Territory/Kakadu_National_Park-2271909/TravelGuide-Kakadu_National_Park.html

270,835,3

Townsville

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Townsville-1868960/TravelGuide-Townsville.html

100,182,42

Fraser Island

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Fraser_Island-1876242/TravelGuide-Fraser_Island.html

203,533,5

Manly

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_New_South_Wales/Manly-1873361/TravelGuide-Manly.html

260,471,5

Mackay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Mackay-1873507/TravelGuide-Mackay.html

87,155,30

Daylesford

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Victoria/Daylesford-1877276/TravelGuide-Daylesford.html

138,294,7

Mount Gambier

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_South_Australia/Mount_Gambier-1872495/TravelGuide-Mount_Gambier.html

120,230,20

Blue Mountains National Park

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410,1035,0

Mandurah

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Western_Australia/Mandurah-1873390/TravelGuide-Mandurah.html

125,277,15

Hervey Bay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Hervey_Bay-2271997/TravelGuide-Hervey_Bay.html

139,206,47

Kalgoorlie

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Western_Australia/Kalgoorlie-1874697/TravelGuide-Kalgoorlie.html

202,456,19

Launceston

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Tasmania/Launceston-1873972/TravelGuide-Launceston.html

136,300,59

Bondi Beach

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_New_South_Wales/Bondi_Beach-1880956/TravelGuide-Bondi_Beach.html

83,215,0

Whitsunday Islands

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Whitsunday_Islands-1868000/TravelGuide-Whitsunday_Islands.html

193,350,2

Magnetic Island

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Magnetic_Island-1873468/TravelGuide-Magnetic_Island.html

116,140,14

Batemans Bay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_New_South_Wales/Batemans_Bay-1879843/TravelGuide-Batemans_Bay.html

45,128,22

Toowoomba

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Toowoomba-1869002/TravelGuide-Toowoomba.html

74,246,35

Mooloolaba

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Mooloolaba-1872727/TravelGuide-Mooloolaba.html

54,133,42

Katoomba

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_New_South_Wales/Katoomba-1874579/TravelGuide-Katoomba.html

129,274,31

Rockingham

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Western_Australia/Rockingham-1870526/TravelGuide-Rockingham.html

108,237,4

Pro

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  Endless wonderful attractions that will keep you occupied all through your holiday. 


Con

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  At times, it can get pretty busy with tons of tourists overwhelming the place. 


In a nutshell

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  Australia was fine. The problem is that I followed it up with NZ – and the comparison was too much. I fell in love with NZ. 

 

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Sydney  

Sydney Opera House

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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The Rocks and Circular Quay Restaurants

The Rocks and Circular Quay Restaurants, Sydney

 90 Reviews  After reading a review of this restaurant; my husband and I decided to check it out for ourselves. After a walk in the Rocks we wandered over to the restaurant to take a look at the posted menu. Both... 

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Park Hyatt Sydney

 5 Reviews and 286 Opinions  A luxurious setting, conveniently close to the city centre without the hubbub. You can have it both,... 

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Melbourne  

Great Ocean Road

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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Crown Towers

 10 Reviews and 303 Opinions  We arrived by limousine , the doorman opened the door with a flourish, a Casino representative... 

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Perth  

Kings Park

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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Northbridge

Northbridge, Perth

 53 Reviews  This is one toilet you should stay away from. The bar and door staff are incredibly rude. They have no idea how to treat their patrons. Northbridge in general is a lot like this but this place is... 

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Novotel Langley Perth

 4 Reviews and 523 Opinions  My partner and I just spent an anniversary night at the Novotel Langley. While the rooms were clean... 

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Brisbane  

Southbank

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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Gold Coast  

Theme Parks.

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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Public Transport.

Public Transport., Gold Coast

 25 Reviews  Although its often easier to drive, the bus service operated by Surfside for Translink does provide a reasonably comprehensive service. Services along the Gold Coast Highway are frequent, however many... 

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Adelaide  

Glenelg

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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Canberra  

Australian War Memorial

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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Geelong  

Geelong Waterfront

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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Hobart  

Mountains.

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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Unique for countless reasons, Australia vacations offer some remarkable experiences that are unmatched anyplace else on earth. You can explore the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, sample Shiraz and Chardonnay in the Barossa Valley, meet the native wildlife of Kangaroo Island, kiss the sunshine on the soft white beaches of Western Australia, and make a trek to Sydney to have a look at the iconic skyline, including the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the world-famous Sydney Opera House.

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Q:  Hi All, My name's Sophie. I am 19. I am Looking to visit Australia alone. I am cheating a little bit as I am flying over to... 

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