Destinations in Australia

Australia is divided into six States and two territories. Each, with the exception of the Australian Capital territory has its own State or territory Government and collectively Australia has a Federal Government. Six States are Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia. Two territories are northern territory and the Australian Capital Territory.For tourism and travel purposes these States contain no individual boundaries, but they do not offer a single division of tourist attractions and experiences of Australia. New-South Wales and there the capital of the State of Sydney has always been a must see for visitors to Australia with the world famous opera Sydney, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, Darling Harbour and stunning view of the city of the Centrepoint Tower.North of new South Wales is Queensland which is recognised for these attractions such as the great barrier reef, the beaches of the Côte d'Or, tropical forests and more point north Australia.In corner South Australia Victoria, state that offers mining towns history with a gold overview of life as it was in the colonial period. While vacation in Australia also discover the rib incredible line of Victoria and sites internationally recognized like the twelve apostles. Is dominated by its capital Adelaide South Australia and offers easy access to many picturesque villages, wine regions and of course the Australian Kangaroo Island.Western very special is the country most large State occupies the West coast of Australia. It is incredibly diverse in geological attractions, beaches, wine regions, national parks, reefs and forests.The Northern Territory is Australia's most sparsely populated region but features these only emblematic as Darwin, Parc National de Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, Uluru, Kings Canyon and Land.The Arnhem Australian tourism destinations Australian detatched from the continent is Tasmania offers an incredible joiney through the friendly towns, impressive mountains and a relaxation far frenetic often of mainland.The, Australian Capital territory rhythm step is Australia's administrative centre and is home to amazing museums, galleries and the Federal Parliament building.

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Sydney Australia

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Sydney lookouts

There are two places in Sydney that give you great views of the city.

1. The harbour bridge is a great place to see the sights of Sydney from, whether it is just walking across the bridge or doing the bridge climb that goes to the very top of the arch. The bridge climb takes you 134m above the harbour.

2. Sydney Tower: The observation deck at Sydney tower gives you a 360 view of the city from the Opera house right out to the Blue Mountains. The tower is 250m above the ground and contains a restaurant and coffee lounge to help you soak in the view.

It is worth seeing the views of Sydney at different times such as dawn, dusk, during the day and at night. The lights of Sydney are fantastic at night.

NSW and The Blue Mountians

You visit to NSW may get its kick start in Sydney and likely include the city’s famous attractions, Sydney Harbour, the majestic Harbour Bridge and famous Opera House this however need only be the beginning of your discovery of New South Wales.

Only 2 hrs drive from Sydney is the The Blue Mountians, with it's famous Three Sisters rock pinnacles. the area is renowned for bushwalking, rock climbing and canoeing.

A trip to The Blue Mountians would not be complete without:

Riding the Katoomba Scenic Railway, the world’s steepest railway.

Descending the series of steps by The Three Sisters rock formation to the cool and refreshing valley floor, with its Scenic Walkway boardwalk.

A trip on the new Skyway across the Jamison Valley with it's spectacular and breathtaking views.

Things to explore in Melbourne

Things to explore in Melbourne

CBD- lots of shops and old buildings

Eastern Hill and the MCG

Federation Square and around

Old Melbourne Gaol

Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Museum

Suburbs- Melbourne has some very attractive streets and houses

Yarra River and the south bank

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Before going travelling you will need to obtain and pack your passport, ticket and travellers cheques, your driving licence, a certified copy of your birth certicate
and marriage certificate. Photocopy all of these several times and put one in the bottom of your back pack and leave a copy at home with folks, just in case.



You could even consider posting a copy of all your documents to yourself at a friends house in the country you are travelling too. Just on the off chance something should go wrong you may want to include a recent photo of yourself and anyone who will be travelling with.

10 Questions to Ask When Planning your Adventure Vaction

1.Does my adventure package price include air travel to my destination

2. If I'm travelling overseas does the cost include domestic travel. Is the domestic travel by air, bus or train.

3. How many actual vacation days do I get? (Does the number include travel to and from the destination as part of the total number, meaning less actual days for enjoyment?)

3. How many actual days holiday to I get at my destination, or does the package include the days travelling to the desination as well.

4.What type of activities are included in the package

5. Will I have time for relaxation, shopping or general site seeing.

6. what classification does this adventure holiday come under. Is it extreme difficult or challenging and fun.

7. If it is extreme adventure, does that mean extreme accommodations like tents, or dirt floor huts -- or are we staying in five-star luxury hotels?

7. Will I be roughing it in tents or swags if it is classified as extreme adventure

8. will we be travelling most of the time or will I have time to enjoy the scenery

9.Do you get a guide to overseer the activities, will I be able to interact with the locals.

10. What other costs are involved, Will I need to tip the locals.


Author: M Jenkins


About the author:
Michelle Jenkins is the owner of Adventure Holiday Directory for Australia