What to Do in Australia???
Sydney and its harbor merit several days. The vast majority of overseas arrivals fly into Sydney, though it is certainly not the only international gateway. Make sure you have a window seat when you fly in. Go up to Centrepoint, the highest tower, and then take a couple of rides on the cross harbor ferries. Check out The Rocks, the historic area. Other than that, follow your own interests. Don't feel you have to spend money and time to fly to the center of Australia to see Uluru (Ayer's Rock) if you really aren't interested in seeing a red rock (although it IS a very big red rock!) I met very few travelers who ever made it to Canberra, the national capital. In Australia there are cities and nightlife, a very sophisticated beach culture, skiing (Yes, skiing, if you can belive it! ), arts and crafts, museums, team sports-everthing. I personally like spending lots of time on beaches, so...
