Ten places to visit in Australia

Posted under Coca by admin on Tuesday 28 July 2009 at 3:30 pm

Everybody is sure to like Australia: those who seek for an ordinary rest on the ocean shore, those who like cultural expeditions and of course wildlife lovers.
Sydney
Sydney is the first thing the tourists think about when they come to the continent. Sydney Opera House is undoubtedly one of the major cultural icons of the country. Even if you’re not an opera fan it is worth visiting – a unique design and excellent acoustics will amaze even inexperienced in music tourists.
The main characteristic features of Sydney are its cultural richness, and a wide entertainment field. On Sydney’s beaches you can find the world’s best coastal playgrounds. Here you can enjoy a tender sun and the cleanest sands as long as you want to. It is not a problem at all to find an amusement in the town at night. Countless numbers of hot spots for all tastes will help you to end the day appropriately.
Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
Far North Queensland – is a wonderful tropical paradise.
Cairns – is a reference point from where you can go to the south or north to the beautiful island resorts. Here as a means of dwelling choose the house but not the room in the hotel.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world. It stretches along the coast of Queensland for 35 000 km2! Many species of fish and marine creatures chose Great Barrier Reef their home. Here you will be given a great many opportunities to learn about marine life and of course to observe some of the species. As a place of family recreation the Great Barrier Reef is even more popular than Sydney is.
Brisbane
When you come to see the Great Barrier Reef, Brisbane is the place where you are sure to feel the spirit of a big city. The city is known for its spectacular night view and exquisite cuisine, the best in Australia.
Melbourne
Melbourne is considered to be a sensual heart of the country. A wild mix of architecture in the art nouveau style, beautiful pieces of Victorian buildings, shopping, tasty food and vicious amusements – all these can be found at Federation Square.
Great Ocean Road
Any visit to Australia will be deficient without a trip to the Great Ocean Road. At any time of the year a two-hundred-mile highway twisting along the coastline amazes tourists by stunning ocean views. There are many attractive exotic restaurants and beer houses along the road. Set out a two-day trip along the Road or rent a room or house here.
Red Centre and Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
The Uluru monolith is one of the most famous and mysterious attractions of Australia. A huge red monolith is best viewed at sunset and sunrise when the sun is iridescent on its sides. But beware of taking a piece of the rock in memory: the sacred stones that are carried off can bring bad luck to their owner, believe it or not. Uluru has some power which is beyond scientific understanding. Recently, Australian astronomers as well as tourists have observed there strange flying objects in the form of large triangles.
Here be sure to visit the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park which is a splendid wildlife reserve and also cultural and natural heritage of universal value.
Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia. Visit the Parliament, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Library and the National Archives where the old movies, records, books, artifacts and war memorials are kept. Four days spent in Canberra are enough to do all the sights.
Adelaide
Being a portal to the sparsely populated territories of the continent, at the same time Adelaide is a rapidly developing city with the most prestigious vineyards in the country. The city has several places where you can have a good time. There are not so many hot spots though, but at night the life here is in full swing.
Tasmania
What amazing scenery! Tasmania suits ideally for hikes and camping. You can get to Tasmania by ferry or by a short flight. Hobart is a wonderful city, which is located on the River Derwent. Here you will find samples of colonial architecture. Local food is always fresh and the prices are relatively low.