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Great Barrier Reef
From the series “Famous Unesco Sites in Australia”
One of the main attractions of Australia and the natural site of world importance is the Great Barrier Reef, whose length is 2 500 km. It consists of a little less than 2 900 separate coral reefs and 900 islands. An area of the Great Barrier Reef is 344 400 square km. The reef is so huge that it can be easily noticed from space. In 1981, the site was included in the World Heritage List. Scientists were able to determine that the reef began to form 8 000 years ago. Its transformation is held continuously. The rapid growth of corals contribute to certain climatic conditions, such as water temperature, which in this area doesn’t fall below 17.5 degrees Celsius. The colony of coral polyps form a unique ecosystem. The place has become home to thousands of species of marine life, including … Read all
Wet'n'Wild Water World
From the series “The Greatest and Fanciest Water Parks”
The largest and top-notch water park of Australia can be found at Oxenford. Wet‘n’Wild has the same name with the famous water park of Orlando. It is in no way inferior to its American counterpart. This water park is the largest in Australia. It serves visitors all year round and offers them a huge selection of incredible rides and exclusive entertainment options. Every year, Wet’n’Wild is visited by about a million people. It is ranked eighth in the world by a number of attendees. The vast territory of the park features 4 huge swimming pools, 15 water slides of various types, as well as a special section for the youngest visitors. Exclusive attractions that are worth mentioning include Kamikaze, as well as a Giant Wave Pool with high artificial waves. The Australian water park … Read all
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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24.04.2024
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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24.04.2024
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Traditions and festivals in Australia
Sydney
To enumerate all the festivals and celebrations held in Sydney will take a long time, as far as this city has become the home for a large number of holidays, festivals shows or sporting events. The brightest and most memorable local summer holiday is the Sydney Festival, which lasts for three weeks of January (remember that the Australian summer lasts from December to February) and includes more than a hundred different events, such as concerts of classical and modern music, theatrical and … Read more 
Melbourne
The concentration of interesting events taking place in Melbourne is unbelievable - locals know how to enjoy life and celebrate any events, whether public or traditional, forgetting about troubles and everything else. Stand-up comedy is particularly popular in Australia, as evidenced by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival widely celebrated in the capital of Victoria. Thanks to this event, Melbourne is considered the “comedy capital” of Australia. The Comedy Theater hosts great shows … Read more
Brisbane
Besides recreation in nature, a huge number of interesting festivals is annually held in Brisby (as it is affectionately called by the locals). The most famous, perhaps, can be called Brisbane Festival taking place throughout the month of September. The event is dedicated to art and considered one of the leading festivals of this kind. The program includes music concerts, theater productions, dance and circus performances. Another interesting event is the Woodford Folk Festival that takes place … Read more
Adelaide
The cultural life of Australia is very diverse and unique. If you are planning a trip to Adelaide at the end of February - be sure to visit the Beautiful Birth Festival. This holiday carries an important value for every local family, as far as celebrates the miracle of the birth, motherhood, and upbringing. Here you will be able to share your personal experience and gain a new one. During the event, you will also learn what kind of problems every mother can face and how to overcome them … Read more
Canberra
Enlighten Festival remains one of the most popular events in the festival calendar of Canberra. It is a two-week-long event that starts at the beginning of March. As it is not hard to guess by the name, Enlighten Festival is all about light and illumination. Central streets of the city get a new, upgraded look, and numerous restaurants and cafes join the celebration, offering a special festive menu. For travelers, it is an excellent opportunity to see performances of musicians, both local and … Read more
Tasmania
Tasmania is famous not only due to its beautiful nature and interesting sites, but also because of its unique culture. Like many hundreds of years ago, there are still thriving craft traditions. Hobart is considered the crafts center of the island. There is the large-scale arts center called Salamanca in the city; former is a nonprofit organization situated in the old warehouse. Its seven buildings house more than 70 organizations associated with the craftsmanship in one way or another. … Read more
