Australia sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
The best way to start exploration of Australia is to visit Sydney – the most beautiful and matchless city of the country. You will find old quarters, modern business districts and shopping streets there. Tourists, who wish to see historical buildings, churches and monuments, should start with King Cross district. Narrow streets and beautiful squares of King Cross are home to art centers, museums and souvenir outlets. Elizabeth Street is a popular destination for shopping, and Homebush quarter, which is located nearby, is the location of Olympic sports facilities. The most popular cultural places of interest in Sydney include Sydney Museum of History and Anthropology, National Marine Museum, Memorial Art Gallery, the Museum of Applied Arts and Science, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Nicolson Antique Museum and Modern Art Museum.
Australia is a true paradise for fans of outdoor activities. Fans of dynamic pastime can ride on SUVs vehicles, make horseback riding, watch whales, …
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1. The territory of Australia occupies several climatic zones. Therefore, each of the regions of the country has its weather conditions. You can go to …
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Without a doubt, Big Barrier Reef is the main symbol of the country and one of most famous places in the world. The reef is stretched along the east coast of the country. Big Barrier Reef is the biggest in the world and is added to the list of UNO World Heritage sites. The length of the reef is 50 kilometers. Every year this unique place attracts many divers, who deeply admire the beauty of the reef. Divers are also recommended to visit Magnetic Island, where they will find spectacular wild nature.
Australia is one of the best places to relax with children. Here young travelers almost feel like full tourists themselves. In large cities of the …
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History and Entertainment
Before the colonial period, the Australian territory was populated by aborigines. The first settlements were formed here more then 60 000 years ago. Some of the most interesting archeological districts are located near Lake Mungo. In some states of Australia, researchers found the remains of the old cave paintings. The colonial period in Australia began in 1606 when the continent was first visited by the European travelers. The first man who visited it was Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon. He called the land he had discovered New Holland. In a few years, Australia was visited by Spanish colonizers. The first British colonies were formed here in the late 18th century.
The indigenous population had been decreasing significantly for 150 years of the active colonization. One of the main causes of aborigines’ death was infectious diseases brought by Europeans. The most outstanding event in the history of Australia was the beginning of the Gold Rush in the middle of the 19th century. In 1901, a so-called colony federation known as the Commonwealth of Australia was established. Australia officially gained independence from Great Britain not so long ago, in 1986.
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Australia attracts a lot of people with upscale beach resorts. Local beaches are the most suitable for surfing in the world. The most luxurious resort area is the Golden Coast that has its source near Brisbane. There is an elite resort of Main Beach with upscale hotels and restaurants. The resort of Broadbeach is very popular with thrifty travelers.
The luxury hotels in Australia, deserving attention of the most discerning traveler.
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National and city parks of Australia
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Famous and uniques places in Australia from our review series
Bondi Beach
From the series “Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves”
Bondi Beach is considered one of the most popular beaches in Sydney. It is located near the city. Local aborigines gave the name to this section of the coast hundreds of years ago. The word "Bondi" means "water breaking on rocks" in their language. This name fully reflects the main feature of the beach – its characteristic strong waves. This stretch of coast was privately owned in the second half of the 19th century. Francis O'Brien bought it and 200 acres of land adjacent to the coast.
He began equipping a recreation area here in 1855. Everyone could relax in the fresh air and have a picnic there. Gradually, the popularity of the equipped coast became very large. O'Brien took the initiative to restrict people's access. However, the Sydney City Council did not adopt such an … Read all
He began equipping a recreation area here in 1855. Everyone could relax in the fresh air and have a picnic there. Gradually, the popularity of the equipped coast became very large. O'Brien took the initiative to restrict people's access. However, the Sydney City Council did not adopt such an … Read all
Port Arthur Prison
From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
Port Arthur Prison is a world-famous landmark. It is located in Tasmania. It was founded in 1833. The prison was used to hold the most dangerous criminals for almost 20 years. Only Irish and British criminals were held in the prison in its early years. Dangerous criminals began to be brought from all over the world to the main Australian prison after. The historic prison building has never been reconstructed over the years. However, many buildings managed to survive very well.
The prison is a large architectural complex. There is an old church, a hospital, and a specialized psychiatric hospital on its territory. Almost all of these structures were built by prisoners. The main component of the architectural complex is considered to be the prison building itself. It's a bit like a … Read all
The prison is a large architectural complex. There is an old church, a hospital, and a specialized psychiatric hospital on its territory. Almost all of these structures were built by prisoners. The main component of the architectural complex is considered to be the prison building itself. It's a bit like a … Read all
Henry Jones Art Hotel
From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”
Henry Jones Art Hotel is located in Hobart, Australia. It was opened in a building built in 1861. The jam factory was located in this building in the past. Its setting is an amazing mix of historical elements and art installations today. Unusual designer jewelry is presented everywhere here. The hotel is decorated with bright designer furniture. Huge photo pictures and handmade decorative elements, fabrics of various textures, and accessories made of wood decorate it.
Stone walls, ceiling beams, and narrow windows remained in the building from the previous decor. Guests can enjoy a view of the port area from the windows. All rooms available to guests of the hotel have a unique design. The design of the rooms located in the attic part of the building is particularly interesting. Most of … Read all
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Stone walls, ceiling beams, and narrow windows remained in the building from the previous decor. Guests can enjoy a view of the port area from the windows. All rooms available to guests of the hotel have a unique design. The design of the rooms located in the attic part of the building is particularly interesting. Most of … Read all
Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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