Active vacation in Australia - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

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Water attractions in Australia
♥ Water park 'Funfields' . On the map
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♥ Water park 'Jamberoo Action Park' Jamberoo. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Sugarworld' . On the map
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♥ Water park 'The Beachouse' Adelaide. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Wet n Wild Gold Coast' Gold Coast. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Funfields' . On the map


♥ Water park 'Jamberoo Action Park' Jamberoo. On the map


♥ Water park 'Sugarworld' . On the map


♥ Water park 'The Beachouse' Adelaide. On the map


♥ Water park 'Wet n Wild Gold Coast' Gold Coast. On the map


Amusement parks in Australia
♥ Amusement park 'Adventure World' Bibra Lake. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Aussie World' Sunshine Coast. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Corin Forest Recreational Playground' . On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Dreamworld' . On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Entertainment Quarter' Moore Park. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Adventure World' Bibra Lake. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Aussie World' Sunshine Coast. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Corin Forest Recreational Playground' . On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Dreamworld' . On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Entertainment Quarter' Moore Park. On the map


National and city parks of Australia
♥ National Park 'Alexander Morrison' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Alfred' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Alpine' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Alton' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Amamoor' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Alexander Morrison' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Alfred' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Alpine' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Alton' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Amamoor' . On the map


Unique attractions in Australia
Kutini-Payamu National Park
From the series “Largest and Famous Nuclear Test Sites”
According to unofficial data, there were held tests with the participation of the American, Britain and Australian military forces. For the wide audience, it was said that these tests were made with a usual bomb that imitates the nuclear explosion. These tests were held in a park not accidently, they wanted to know how the nuclear exposure will reflect the tropical … Read all
Maralinga Test Site
From the series “Largest and Famous Nuclear Test Sites”
In the 20th century nobody thought about the future of the local tribes that lived in this territory. In 1994 the government of Australia decided to pay an indemnity to the representatives of Tjarutja tribe amount of 13,5 million USA dollars. In the Australian test site, the first tests were made in 1955. All in all, there were made seven test sequences, the highest power was 27 kilotons.
The test was used not only for explosions. In particular, there was … Read all

Photogallery of Australia
Entertainment, recreation and attractions in cities of Australia
Along the beach there are lots of interesting restaurants and bars, as well as colorful souvenir shops. Those who come on vacation with children should definitely visit the local aquarium. Its collection consists of about 6,000 colorful fish and other inhabitants of the deep sea. Aquarium also features an original artwork. Visitors are offered to walk through the twisting maze of acrylic tubes; an unusual underwater walk would give a lot of excitement for the whole family. Travelers wishing … Read more

Local Melbourne Aquarium offers the visitors to estimate the diversity of the sea floor inhabitants. The entertaining program of the aquarium is not limited just with informative tours. The guests of the center are offered exciting shows and performances meanwhile the youngest visitors will get acquainted with penguins being the main residents of the city aquarium. Melbourne will be a real discovery for open air recreation fans. The city features countless numbers of parks and gardens and … Read more

Fans of thrill rides will love the amusement park Movie World. On its territory there are leisure areas for adults and children of all ages. There are colorful carousels for kids and extreme rides for those who are fond of thrills. Admirers of water sports can be recommended going to the water park Wet and Wild. Apart from the huge wave pool, it has many slides. During the holidays interesting films are shown in the evenings. An excellent way to diversify your leisure is the local zoo … Read more

A walk to Scenic Rim mountain region is one more wonderful way to see the inhabitants of the local flora and fauna. Fans of cycling will be glad to see special cycling roads, but visitors are surely welcome to make a walk the scenic landscapes. Vacationers with children will be interested in visiting the local Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Zoo, the main inhabitants of which are friendly koalas. Here you are able not only watch friendly bear cubs, but also participate in their feeding. Visitors can … Read more

Perth is also known for its magnificent parks, and one of the most unusual green areas is The Maze. The name of the park, the official opening of which was held in 1981, derives from a labyrinth located within its territory. The famous maze formed by an ordinary wooden fence covers an area of about 2.5 square kilometers. This labyrinth is the largest but not the only one in the park. In total, visitors can see more than ten different labyrinths, many of which may seem simple, but only at first … Read more

Fans of active pastime should certainly find time to visit two national parks - Cleland and Belair. The parks are a great place to enjoy the magnificence of nature with its exotic plants and animals. Visitors can also enjoy sports there - the parks are equipped with excellent tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts. Lofty Hills will become a perfect destination for family rest and picnics. By the way, the hills are equipped with a large observation deck. Tourists with children will get … Read more

Curious travelers are recommended to attend Questacon Science and Technology Centre that usually hosts approximately two hundred exhibitions and often organizes various events. Each of the seven galleries of the exhibition center dedicated to a certain topic. Visitors can try really incredible sports facilities and attractions in action, learn about unique properties of sound and light, get acquainted with inhabitants of Australian flora and fauna, and even become a viewer of interesting … Read more

Cataract Gorge is the outstanding natural attraction situated in the heart of Launceston. This is a true natural phenomenon; the deep gorge with a mountain stream is surrounded by exotic plants, including many rare specimens. Those who like to spend a lot of time outdoors should definitely take a trip to Flinders Island. Semi-precious stones have being mined there for many years. The island features scenic granite cliffs of grayish pink color. Everyone is welcome to watch the process of … Read more
